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River Tees Crossing – Barnard Castle Market Cross loop from Mere Beck Meadows

River Tees Crossing – Barnard Castle Market Cross loop from Mere Beck Meadows

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River Tees Crossing – Barnard Castle Market Cross loop from Mere Beck Meadows

01:47

35.7km

440m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 24.0 km for 81 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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8.99 km

River Tees Crossing

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18.8 km

Springwell Hill Plantation

Forest

23.7 km

Barnard Castle Market Cross

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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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24.0 km

Artisan Corner

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Best coffee I have had on my many rides around the Pennines. Very balanced blend with chocolatey taste. Very strong without being acidic. Leagues ahead of the watered down fare …

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24.6 km

Barnard Castle Bridge

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This medieval stone bridge spanning the River Tees serves as a vital link between the towns of Barnard Castle and Startforth.

Dating back to the 14th century, this historical structure, …

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25.1 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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25.2 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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30.8 km

The Old Chapel Café

Highlight • Cafe

Open 10-4 everyday except Tuesday. Great coffee and cake, bacon/sausage butties. Enough bike parking for a group ride, plus a maintenance station with pump and tools. Walkers, runners, kayakers and dogs all welcome!

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35.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.5 km

1.16 km

389 m

205 m

183 m

180 m

110 m

Surfaces

24.9 km

10.6 km

132 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Friday 22 May

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River Tees Crossing – Barnard Castle Market Cross loop from Mere Beck Meadows

River Tees Crossing

Nobu & Sons

Barnard Castle Market Cross

Artisan Corner

Barnard Castle Bridge

Deepdale Footbridge and View of Barnard Castle

Deepdale Aqueduct

The Old Chapel Café

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