View of Teesdale – View Towards Garrigill loop from Middleton Quarry SSSI

View of Teesdale – View Towards Garrigill loop from Middleton Quarry SSSI

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View of Teesdale – View Towards Garrigill loop from Middleton Quarry SSSI

02:04

47.3km

460m

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: August 27, 2026

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After 12.8 km for 134 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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555 m

Middleton-in-Teesdale Village Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

Nestled in the picturesque Teesdale region, Middleton-in-Teesdale is situated on the northern banks of the River Tees and enveloped by the North Pennines.

This historic town witnessed significant growth in the early 19th century. The London Lead Company's relocation of its northern headquarters from Blanchland in Northumberland marked a transformative period for Middleton-in-Teesdale. Today, echoes of its industrial past can be seen in the well-preserved architecture, such as Middleton House, the former company headquarters, the transformed school now serving as an outdoor centre.

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5.84 km

Bowlees Visitor Centre & Café

Highlight • Structure

some nice home made jams on sale

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7.01 km

River Tees Near Bowlees Visitor Centre

Highlight • River

8.47 km

High Hag Plantation

Forest

12.0 km

St James the Less Church, Langdon Beck

Highlight • Historical Site

From this point on the road, you can see nearby the St James the Less church, which houses the Langdon Beck War Memorial from the First World War.

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12.9 km

Langdon Beck Plantation

Forest

20.7 km

View of Teesdale

Highlight • Viewpoint

23.8 km

View Towards Garrigill

Highlight • Trail

Pennine way

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23.9 km

View of Great Dun Fell

Highlight • Summit

24.4 km

Yad Moss Climb from Middleton-in-Teesdale

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Tackling Yad Moss from Middleton-in-Teesdale is an endurance test, one of England's longest climbs (15km), defined more by its length and exposure than raw steepness. Expect a shallow average gradient of around 2%, demanding a steady rhythm as you climb from beautiful Teesdale onto the high fells. Be prepared for occasional steeper ramps hitting up to 14% briefly, but the main challenge is often the immense exposure to wind on the vast, remote moorland plateau. Experience the wild North Pennines scenery as you push towards the Yad Moss ski area summit on this epic, high-altitude crossing.

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