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The Stang Climb – Barnard Castle Bridge loop from Kirkby Stephen

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North West England

The Stang Climb – Barnard Castle Bridge loop from Kirkby Stephen

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5.0

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The Stang Climb – Barnard Castle Bridge loop from Kirkby Stephen

04:58

96.7km

1,470m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

Tips

Includes a short out-and-back section

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After 49.4 km for 163 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1.48 km

Jubilee Park

Forest

2

10.6 km

20% Climb to Barras

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good punchy little climb up toward Barras from the South

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3

12.9 km

View of Eden Valley from Barras

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view of the Eden Valley

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4

17.6 km

Descent from Tan Hill Inn

Highlight • Trail

From Tan Hill all the way down to Barras this is a superb descent on single track roads with breathtaking views

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5

21.7 km

Tan Hill Inn – Britain's Highest Inn

Highlight • Pub

At 1,732 feet (528m), this historic Inn is the highest in Great Britain!

On the border of Cumbria and the Yorkshire Dales near the village of Keld, the pub is …

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6

30.0 km

Tan Hill - 100 Greatest Climbs #51

Highlight • Restaurant

Number 51 in Simon Warren's list of 100 greatest climbs, Tan Hill is a long 10km drag to the top from its start point near Whaw. It heads to the …

Tip by

33.3 km

Lead Flue

Ruins

8

37.9 km

The Stang Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

The Stang was the site of the 2013 National Hill Climb Championships. The gradient varies a lot - up to 18% in places, with an average around 5%. Wild and open landscape.

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9

49.5 km

Barnard Castle Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This medieval stone bridge spanning the River Tees serves as a vital link between the towns of Barnard Castle and Startforth.

Dating back to the 14th century, this historical structure, …

Tip by

10

63.6 km

North Pennines National Landscape Scenic Road: Middleton-in-Teesdale to Brough

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

B

96.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

91.9 km

2.10 km

1.78 km

791 m

158 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

87.6 km

8.83 km

341 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Wednesday 28 October

13°C

8°C

57 %

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