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Matthews Meadow Pond – Cows on Teesdale Way loop from Barnard Castle

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Matthews Meadow Pond – Cows on Teesdale Way loop from Barnard Castle

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Matthews Meadow Pond – Cows on Teesdale Way loop from Barnard Castle

04:11

15.7km

180m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.67 km

Matthews Meadow Pond

Highlight • Natural

On the Teesdale Way from Barnard Castle to Cotherstone, great place to see wildlife

Tip by

6.98 km

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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8.66 km

Shipley Wood

Forest

13.7 km

Cows on Teesdale Way

Highlight • Natural

Part of pleasant walk back to the town from the river

Tip by

14.0 km

Deepdale Footbridge and View of Barnard Castle

Highlight • Bridge

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.

Tip by

15.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.48 km

6.05 km

575 m

514 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.41 km

5.94 km

919 m

238 m

177 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 19 May

16°C

10°C

61 %

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Matthews Meadow Pond – Cows on Teesdale Way loop from Barnard Castle

Matthews Meadow Pond

Cotherstone Castle

Fox and Hounds Pub

The Old Chapel Café

Cows on Teesdale Way

Deepdale Footbridge and View of Barnard Castle

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