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Middleton In Teesdale

Barnard Castle Market Cross – Lune Railway Viaduct loop from Middleton in Teesdale

Middleton In Teesdale

Barnard Castle Market Cross – Lune Railway Viaduct loop from Middleton in Teesdale

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Barnard Castle Market Cross – Lune Railway Viaduct loop from Middleton in Teesdale

02:06

44.4km

580m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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22.3 km

Springwell Hill Plantation

Forest

27.3 km

A market was established below the castle in the 13th-c. The impressive octagonal stone pavilion of the Market Cross was built in 1747. The arcade surrounding its base once sheltered market traders and the upper floor served as a lockup, town hall and a courtroom.

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28.0 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, overseen by the commanding presence of the castle, has been known as "County Bridge" due to its former role as the boundary between County Durham and Yorkshire.

Enduring the tests of time, the bridge underwent repairs in 1596 and saw the restoration of its parapets following the Great Flood of 1771.

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28.5 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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28.6 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 a cycling and pedestrian bridge, with fantastic views over the water, including that of the castle.

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34.3 km

Fox and Hounds Pub

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41.6 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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44.3 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 the early 19th century. The London Lead Company's relocation of its northern headquarters from Blanchland in Northumberland marked a transformative period for Middleton-in-Teesdale. Today, echoes of its industrial past can be seen in the well-preserved architecture, such as Middleton House, the former company headquarters, the transformed school now serving as an outdoor centre.

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44.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.2 km

1.14 km

580 m

183 m

171 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

43.6 km

662 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

Weather

Sunday 19 July

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