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Bowes Castle Ruins – Tan Hill Inn loop from Bowes

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Bowes Castle Ruins – Tan Hill Inn loop from Bowes

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Bowes Castle Ruins – Tan Hill Inn loop from Bowes

02:09

28.1km

410m

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: February 27, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 382 m for 142 m

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453 m

Bowes Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The magnificent ruins of Henry II's 12th-century keep are on the site of a Roman fort guarding the approach to strategic Stainmore Pass over the Pennines. The English Heritage-owned castle …

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2.68 km

West Plantation

Forest

2.74 km

Gravel Track to Cocker

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Beautiful gravel road in the Moors up to Cocker in the south. The northernmost part is asphalt. Beautiful landscapes.

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14.4 km

Tan Hill Inn

Highlight • Settlement

Tan Hill Inn is Britain’s highest pub at 1,732 feet (528 m) above sea level. This pub offers much more than just a claim to fame, however. With beautiful exposed …

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14.4 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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28.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.6 km

8.44 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.3 km

8.45 km

6.28 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (530 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

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