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River Tees at Barnard Castle – Barnard Castle ruins loop from Barnard Castle

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North East England

River Tees at Barnard Castle – Barnard Castle ruins loop from Barnard Castle

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River Tees at Barnard Castle – Barnard Castle ruins loop from Barnard Castle

02:02

7.48km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

2.20 km

River Tees at Barnard Castle

Highlight • River

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

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2

2.29 km

Pedestrian Bridge Over the River Tees

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The bridge crosses the River Tees

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3

2.80 km

View of Middleton-in-Teesdale

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Bins here for doggy do

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4

5.32 km

Barnard Castle ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The castle was built by the Normans shortly after the conquest of the region, but experienced the greatest importance under Bernard de Bailleul in the second half of the twelfth …

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5.84 km

Deepdale Footbridge and View of Barnard Castle

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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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6

5.85 km

Deepdale Aqueduct

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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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7.48 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.43 km

1.89 km

1.21 km

490 m

454 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.95 km

1.74 km

1.63 km

834 m

280 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 8 November

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42 %

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