The Bowes Museum – Whorlton Suspension Bridge loop from Ravensworth

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The Bowes Museum – Whorlton Suspension Bridge loop from Ravensworth

Moderate

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The Bowes Museum – Whorlton Suspension Bridge loop from Ravensworth

02:15

45.2km

450m

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: September 30, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 23.9 km for 116 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.28 km

Ravensworth Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Ravensworth Castle is a grade II listed building dating from the 14th century but with frequent changes until 1808.

It is now in ruins as in 1935 coal was mined …

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2.70 km

Flats Bank Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a steep little climb out of Ravensworth on a narrow, quiet road covered by trees.

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8.47 km

Cyclists' Cake and Water Stop

Highlight • Cafe

Take some coins (50p / £1) to pay bargain prices for great homemade cake and top up the water bottles

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14.0 km

Chapel Bank Plantation

Forest

22.7 km

Barnard Castle Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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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24.0 km

The Bowes Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

The Bowes Museum is an art museum of national importance. It also runs a variety of activities and events throughout the year for the whole family.

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29.5 km

Whorlton Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Oct 2021 - Whlorton Bridge closed to all users for at least 1 year, check Durham County Council web site, currently impossible to cross the Tees here.

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30.2 km

Whorlton Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This bridge is now closed to all with no way of crossing because of high fences. It will be closed for at least another year. Quite a pain for us …

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30.2 km

Whorlton Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Whorlton Bridge is a historic suspension bridge across the River Tees. Built between 1829 and 1831, it is the UK's oldest road suspension bridge with the deck totally supported by …

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