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Barnard Castle Market Cross – Egglestone Abbey Ruins loop from Barnard Castle

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Barnard Castle Market Cross – Egglestone Abbey Ruins loop from Barnard Castle

Moderate

4.0

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Barnard Castle Market Cross – Egglestone Abbey Ruins loop from Barnard Castle

03:20

44.5km

510m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 40.7 km for 114 m

After 43.5 km for 116 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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168 m

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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688 m

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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1.24 km

Deepdale Aqueduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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4.66 km

Spring Wood

Forest

20.0 km

The Stang Forest

Forest

40.8 km

Egglestone Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

The spectacular ruins of Egglestone Abbey occupy a picturesque spot above the River Tees. The crumbling ruins are all that survives of a small Premonstratensian monastery that was founded in …

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40.9 km

Eggleston Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

Situated above the River Tees about a mile south east of Barnard Castle. Founded between 1195 and 1198.

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41.7 km

View of Eggleston Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

Great view down towards Eggleston Abbey

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43.5 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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44.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.6 km

9.91 km

9.59 km

5.56 km

1.36 km

251 m

199 m

Surfaces

15.4 km

12.2 km

8.41 km

5.62 km

1.66 km

1.18 km

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

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Monday 13 July

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Barnard Castle Market Cross – Egglestone Abbey Ruins loop from Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle Market Cross

Nobu & Sons

Deepdale Footbridge and View of Barnard Castle

Deepdale Aqueduct

Egglestone Abbey Ruins

Eggleston Abbey

View of Eggleston Abbey

The Bowes Museum

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