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Grassholme Reservoir – Dig In Bench Viewpoint loop from Barnard Castle

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Grassholme Reservoir – Dig In Bench Viewpoint loop from Barnard Castle

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Grassholme Reservoir – Dig In Bench Viewpoint loop from Barnard Castle

05:15

70.8km

1,190m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 53.5 km for 154 m

After 57.9 km for 112 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1.32 km

Deepdale Footbridge and View of Barnard Castle

Highlight • Bridge

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.

Tip by

4.75 km

Spring Wood

Forest

17.3 km

Hannah's Meadow nature reserve

Nature Reserve

21.6 km

Grassholme Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

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.

Tip by

45.2 km

Long Gravel Path Through Forest

Highlight • Forest

Nice smooth fast gravel

Tip by

48.5 km

Hamsterley Forest

Forest

51.6 km

Dig In Bench Viewpoint

Highlight • Rest Area

Rest point on the trails

Tip by

54.0 km

Blue Sox and Red Sox Trails, Hamsterley Forest

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

An official trail that can be found right at the end of Route 666 spanning around 0.2Mile depending on which route you decide to take. The Trail splits into blue/red …

Tip by

57.9 km

Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

70.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.6 km

11.4 km

9.11 km

4.00 km

2.60 km

134 m

Surfaces

31.7 km

15.2 km

12.7 km

6.17 km

3.18 km

1.96 km

Elevation

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

25°C

14°C

59 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Grassholme Reservoir – Dig In Bench Viewpoint loop from Barnard Castle

Deepdale Footbridge and View of Barnard Castle

Grassholme Reservoir

Long Gravel Path Through Forest

Dig In Bench Viewpoint

Blue Sox and Red Sox Trails, Hamsterley Forest

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