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Grassholme Reservoir – Barnard Castle Market Cross loop from Rokeby

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Grassholme Reservoir – Barnard Castle Market Cross loop from Rokeby

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Grassholme Reservoir – Barnard Castle Market Cross loop from Rokeby

03:17

50.3km

650m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.35 km for 116 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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View of Eggleston Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

Great view down towards Eggleston Abbey

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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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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.

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Hillgill Plantation

Forest

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Grassholme Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

Grassholme Reservoir is set within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is part of a designated Local Wildlife Site. It has a wonderfully-serene atmosphere and the walk around the reservoir is suitable for all ages and abilities.

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Tees Railway Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice way of getting from Romaldkirk to Middleton off-road. Surface OK with road tyres. A bit narrow and overgrown at the Middleton end, but rideable.

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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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43.8 km

Barnard Castle Market Cross

Highlight • Historical Site

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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