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

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North East England

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

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

04:04

64.9km

680m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 54.3 km for 116 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

3.32 km

Fish Pond Plantation

Forest

2

5.56 km

Whorlton Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Whorlton Bridge is a historic suspension bridge across the River Tees. Built between 1829 and 1831, it is the UK's oldest road suspension bridge with the deck totally supported by …

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3

5.56 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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4

31.7 km

The Cross Keys

Highlight • Other

Good service and very good pub grub.

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5

32.0 km

Public Toilets, Hamsterley

Highlight • Rest Area

because it’s always good to know where these things are!

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6

52.8 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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7

53.5 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

54.3 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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9

56.9 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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B

64.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

57.2 km

4.24 km

2.08 km

516 m

465 m

331 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

50.6 km

13.7 km

434 m

167 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

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Saturday 10 October

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