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Barnard Castle Market Cross – Whorlton Suspension Bridge loop from Barnard Castle

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Barnard Castle Market Cross – Whorlton Suspension Bridge loop from Barnard Castle

Moderate

5.0

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Barnard Castle Market Cross – Whorlton Suspension Bridge loop from Barnard Castle

04:23

16.6km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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58 m

Moments Café

Highlight • Cafe

Cafe with fun rooms in the cellar.
Open 10:00 - 16:00 every day.

Tip by

103 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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784 m

Pedestrian Bridge Over the River Tees

Highlight • Bridge

The bridge crosses the River Tees

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875 m

River Tees at Barnard Castle

Highlight • River

The River Tees runs through Barnard Castle on its way to the North Sea

Tip by

3.35 km

Eggleston Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

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

Tip by

4.39 km

Tees Bank Plantation

Forest

9.12 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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11.7 km

The Meeting of the Waters

Highlight • Natural Monument

14.4 km

Bench With a View of the Ruins

Highlight • Viewpoint

16.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

3.04 km

1.05 km

1.04 km

932 m

267 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.9 km

1.91 km

1.08 km

986 m

690 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Sunday 21 June

23°C

13°C

15 %

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Barnard Castle Market Cross – Whorlton Suspension Bridge loop from Barnard Castle

Moments Café

Barnard Castle Market Cross

Pedestrian Bridge Over the River Tees

River Tees at Barnard Castle

Eggleston Abbey

Whorlton Suspension Bridge

The Meeting of the Waters

Bench With a View of the Ruins

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