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North East England

B6279 Road to Ingleton – Archie's Ice Cream loop from Gainford

Bike touring routes & trails

North East England

B6279 Road to Ingleton – Archie's Ice Cream loop from Gainford

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B6279 Road to Ingleton – Archie's Ice Cream loop from Gainford

03:16

52.5km

430m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 33.8 km for 84 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.40 km

B6279 Road to Ingleton

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Great road from Darlington through Ingleton towards Staindrop. Cars go quite fast, but it's not too bad and lots of visibility.

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2

19.3 km

Farm Café

Highlight • Cafe

3

30.6 km

Locomotion Railway Museum Shildon

Highlight • Historical Site

This has free admission and as well as the trains there is a café and toilet facilities.

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4

40.7 km

Archie's Ice Cream

Highlight • Cafe

Great little coffee shop, perfect for a mid ride stop.

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5

46.3 km

Piercebridge Organic Farmshop & Café

Highlight • Structure

Absolutely cracking farmshop and cafe which is usually crammed therefore it is best to book a table if you're planning on stopping off here. however there is a good cafe round the corner which is usually not too packed.

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6

46.3 km

Post Office Café and Farm Shop

Highlight • Cafe

you can charge your ebike battery here if it comes off your bike
it has nice local food and homemade cakes as well
toilet facilities

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7

46.6 km

View of the River Tees from Piercebridge Bridge

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Lovely views over the tees.

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8

46.9 km

St Mary's Church, Piercebridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful Church in Piercebridge if you're into architecture its worth a look!

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B

52.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.4 km

4.67 km

3.04 km

2.15 km

1.92 km

356 m

Surfaces

34.9 km

14.5 km

1.56 km

1.52 km

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Thursday 28 May

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12°C

16 %

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