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Croft Bridge – Cliffe Hill Stone Bridge loop from Darlington

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Croft Bridge – Cliffe Hill Stone Bridge loop from Darlington

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Croft Bridge – Cliffe Hill Stone Bridge loop from Darlington

02:49

46.7km

250m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 210 m

After 46.5 km for 271 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.83 km

The Mustard Tree at Hurworth Methodist

Highlight • Rest Area

nice cafe and toilet facilities opens at 9am

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6.26 km

Croft Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Croft Bridge is a Grade I-listed bridge over the River Tees. The bridge was built in the 14th century and was restored in 1673. Each new Bishop of Durham is …

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19.9 km

St Paul's Church, Aldbrough St John

Highlight • Religious Site

The church was built in 1890 at a cost of £2000 paid by Eleanor, the Dowager Duchess of Northumberland who lived in Stanwick Hall. It was intended as a chapel …

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27.6 km

Nine Acre Plantation

Forest

29.1 km

Cliffe Hill Stone Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

A 0.5 Mile long Climb up cliffe Hill, the hill has a average gradient of 3% peaking at around 12%.

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30.2 km

View of the River Tees from Piercebridge Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely views over the tees.

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30.5 km

Post Office Café and Farm Shop

Highlight • Cafe

you can charge your ebike battery here if it comes off your bike
it has nice local food and homemade cakes as well
toilet facilities

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30.6 km

Piercebridge Organic Farmshop & Café

Highlight • Structure

Absolutely cracking farmshop and cafe which is usually crammed therefore it is best to book a table if you're planning on stopping off here. however there is a good cafe round the corner which is usually not too packed.

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30.7 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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33.1 km

Mill Wood

Forest

46.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.4 km

5.38 km

3.31 km

3.19 km

2.94 km

2.20 km

309 m

Surfaces

26.6 km

10.4 km

3.54 km

2.75 km

2.65 km

785 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

28°C

14°C

0 %

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Croft Bridge – Cliffe Hill Stone Bridge loop from Darlington

The Mustard Tree at Hurworth Methodist

Croft Bridge

St Paul's Church, Aldbrough St John

Cliffe Hill Stone Bridge

View of the River Tees from Piercebridge Bridge

Post Office Café and Farm Shop

Piercebridge Organic Farmshop & Café

St Mary's Church, Piercebridge

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