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Boldron

The Stang Climb – Descent from Tan Hill Inn loop from Boldron

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
North East England
Boldron

The Stang Climb – Descent from Tan Hill Inn loop from Boldron

Hard

5.0

(1)

55

riders

The Stang Climb – Descent from Tan Hill Inn loop from Boldron

04:09

81.0km

1,350m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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North Pennines National Landscape

Yorkshire Dales National Park

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5.81 km

The Stang Climb

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The Stang was the site of the 2013 National Hill Climb Championships. The gradient varies a lot - up to 18% in places, with an average around 5%. Wild and open landscape.

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14.6 km

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3

18.0 km

Number 51 in Simon Warren's list of 100 greatest climbs, Tan Hill is a long 10km drag to the top from its start point near Whaw. It heads to the north west from here so if you're travelling in the opposite direction, you have a lovely shallow descent to enjoy.

The climb has an average gradient of 2% but with a kicker near the top of 10% so save a little energy for that as you summit.

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26.3 km

At 1,732 feet (528m), this historic Inn is the highest in Great Britain!

On the border of Cumbria and the Yorkshire Dales near the village of Keld, the pub is a lively and welcoming place frequented by cyclists, walkers, tourists and locals alike, and puts on many events including live music and festivals.

As well as the great food, you'll find rooms and camping available here.

tanhillinn.com

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30.3 km

Descent from Tan Hill Inn

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From Tan Hill all the way down to Barras this is a superb descent on single track roads with breathtaking views

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35.0 km

View of Eden Valley from Barras

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Beautiful view of the Eden Valley

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78.1 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, overseen by the commanding presence of the castle, has been known as "County Bridge" due to its former role as the boundary between County Durham and Yorkshire.

Enduring the tests of time, the bridge underwent repairs in 1596 and saw the restoration of its parapets following the Great Flood of 1771.

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81.0 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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79.1 km

1.86 km

130 m

Surfaces

74.6 km

6.49 km

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