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Whorlton Suspension Bridge – Winston Bridge loop from Barnard Castle

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Whorlton Suspension Bridge – Winston Bridge loop from Barnard Castle

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Whorlton Suspension Bridge – Winston Bridge loop from Barnard Castle

03:42

61.6km

450m

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 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 59.8 km for 116 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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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.

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2.06 km

Barnard Castle Market Cross

Highlight • Historical Site

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 …

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8.51 km

Whorlton Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This bridge is now closed to all with no way of crossing because of high fences. It will be closed for at least another year. Quite a pain for us …

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17.1 km

Winston Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Really nice place to stop for freshman break with really nice views.

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28.4 km

Garden Wood

Forest

37.0 km

Nine Acre Plantation

Forest

40.5 km

Eppleby Village Shop & Tea Room

Highlight • Rest Area

A very friendly place to stop and very welcoming to cyclists and even have kit to help if your unfortunate enough to break down👍🏻

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59.8 km

The Bowes Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

The Bowes Museum is an art museum of national importance. It also runs a variety of activities and events throughout the year for the whole family.

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61.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

56.9 km

1.75 km

1.46 km

658 m

642 m

149 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

49.8 km

11.3 km

185 m

153 m

129 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

24°C

14°C

66 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Whorlton Suspension Bridge – Winston Bridge loop from Barnard Castle

Deepdale Footbridge and View of Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle Market Cross

Whorlton Suspension Bridge

Winston Bridge

Eppleby Village Shop & Tea Room

The Bowes Museum

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