The Bowes Museum – Whorlton Suspension Bridge loop from Barton

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The Bowes Museum – Whorlton Suspension Bridge loop from Barton

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The Bowes Museum – Whorlton Suspension Bridge loop from Barton

03:52

65.0km

440m

Cycling

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

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 37.3 km for 116 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

3.00 km

View of Cleasby Lane

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful scenery and an enjoyable day out the ride here is easy and comfortable.

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5.79 km

Bridge Over the A1

Highlight • Viewpoint

The bridge is situated at the top of Cleasby bank. It makes a good resting place after cycling up the climb.

Tip by

8.48 km

All Saints Church, Manfield

Highlight • Religious Site

Manfield village church is called All Saints. It is just on the left as you head in from Darlington.

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11.8 km

St Mary's Church, Piercebridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Beautiful Church in Piercebridge if you're into architecture its worth a look!

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24.0 km

St Mary's Church, Staindrop

Highlight • Historical Site

31.6 km

Springwell Hill Plantation

Forest

37.4 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.

Tip by

43.6 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 …

Tip by

45.8 km

Fish Pond Plantation

Forest

54.7 km

Eppleby Village Shop & Tea Room

Highlight • Rest Area

A very friendly place to stop and very welcoming to cyclists and even have kit to help if your unfortunate enough to break down👍🏻

Tip by

65.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

61.3 km

2.14 km

1.51 km

129 m

Surfaces

55.0 km

9.12 km

747 m

167 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

15°C

4°C

0 %

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The Bowes Museum – Whorlton Suspension Bridge loop from Barton

View of Cleasby Lane

Bridge Over the A1

All Saints Church, Manfield

St Mary's Church, Piercebridge

St Mary's Church, Staindrop

The Bowes Museum

Whorlton Suspension Bridge

Eppleby Village Shop & Tea Room

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