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Grassholme Reservoir – Lune Railway Viaduct loop from Barnard Castle

Grassholme Reservoir – Lune Railway Viaduct loop from Barnard Castle

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Grassholme Reservoir – Lune Railway Viaduct loop from Barnard Castle

02:13

43.5km

570m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: May 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 42.3 km for 4 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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835 m

Barnard Castle Bridge

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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, …

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2.12 km

Deepdale Footbridge and View of Barnard Castle

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This funny little bridge (with steps that you have to lift your bike up) is a quiet route alternative to the busy, main road that climbs up to the town centre. You also get a great view of the castle.

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2.13 km

Deepdale Aqueduct

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Constructed during the Victorian era, this footbridge spanning the River Tees was initially designed to convey water from the elevated moorland to the coastal industrial towns.

it now serves as …

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16.0 km

Hillgill Plantation

Forest

19.0 km

Grassholme Reservoir

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Grassholme Reservoir is set within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is part of a designated Local Wildlife Site. It has a wonderfully-serene atmosphere and the walk around the reservoir is suitable for all ages and abilities.

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26.6 km

Middleton-in-Teesdale Village Centre

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Nestled in the picturesque Teesdale region, Middleton-in-Teesdale is situated on the northern banks of the River Tees and enveloped by the North Pennines.

This historic town witnessed significant growth in …

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29.3 km

Lune Railway Viaduct

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Old railway viaduct that you can now use as a walker or cyclist. Impressive.

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43.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.2 km

1.43 km

1.11 km

253 m

200 m

169 m

132 m

Surfaces

29.8 km

13.5 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

22°C

14°C

19 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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Grassholme Reservoir – Lune Railway Viaduct loop from Barnard Castle

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Barnard Castle Bridge

Deepdale Footbridge and View of Barnard Castle

Deepdale Aqueduct

Grassholme Reservoir

Middleton-in-Teesdale Village Centre

Lune Railway Viaduct

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