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Barnard Castle Bridge – Winston Bridge loop from Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle Bridge – Winston Bridge loop from Barnard Castle

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Barnard Castle Bridge – Winston Bridge loop from Barnard Castle

02:12

48.2km

440m

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: April 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.20 km

Nobu & Sons

Highlight • Cafe

1.94 km

Barnard Castle Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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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10.6 km

Chapel Bank Plantation

Forest

16.2 km

Cyclists' Cake and Water Stop

Highlight • Cafe

Take some coins (50p / £1) to pay bargain prices for great homemade cake and top up the water bottles

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27.7 km

Winston Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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32.8 km

Staindrop

Highlight • Other

33.1 km

The Country Tea Shop & Restaurant

Highlight • Cafe

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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40.7 km

Whorlton Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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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45.4 km

View of Eggleston Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

Great view down towards Eggleston Abbey

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48.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.8 km

1.95 km

1.02 km

244 m

173 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.6 km

7.36 km

119 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Saturday 11 July

21°C

12°C

0 %

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Barnard Castle Bridge – Winston Bridge loop from Barnard Castle

Nobu & Sons

Barnard Castle Bridge

Cyclists' Cake and Water Stop

Winston Bridge

Staindrop

The Country Tea Shop & Restaurant

Whorlton Bridge

View of Eggleston Abbey

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