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Barnard Castle Bridge – View of Eggleston Abbey loop from Cockfield

Barnard Castle Bridge – View of Eggleston Abbey loop from Cockfield

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5.0

(7)

110

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Barnard Castle Bridge – View of Eggleston Abbey loop from Cockfield

03:12

73.5km

680m

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 6, 2026

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North Pennines National Landscape

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Start point

Bus stop

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11.1 km

Staindrop

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11.3 km

The Country Tea Shop & Restaurant

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A friendly cafe that serves cakes and hot drinks and a extensive breakfast and lunch menu. The sunday lunch is recommeneded!
Open everyday from 10:00 - 15:00.
Sunday lunch from 11:30 - 14:00.

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31.4 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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46.8 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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46.8 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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47.4 km

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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49.9 km

View of Eggleston Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

Great view down towards Eggleston Abbey

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54.6 km

Whorlton Bridge

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Oct 2021 - Whlorton Bridge closed to all users for at least 1 year, check Durham County Council web site, currently impossible to cross the Tees here.

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73.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

70.2 km

2.30 km

783 m

134 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

72.9 km

621 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Sunday 10 May

8°C

3°C

32 %

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Barnard Castle Bridge – View of Eggleston Abbey loop from Cockfield

Staindrop

The Country Tea Shop & Restaurant

Middleton-in-Teesdale Village Centre

Deepdale Footbridge and View of Barnard Castle

Deepdale Aqueduct

Barnard Castle Bridge

View of Eggleston Abbey

Whorlton Bridge

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