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North East England

Dales Bike Centre & Café – Richmond Castle loop from Gainford

Bike touring routes & trails

North East England

Dales Bike Centre & Café – Richmond Castle loop from Gainford

Hard

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Dales Bike Centre & Café – Richmond Castle loop from Gainford

05:08

79.5km

1,030m

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: February 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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North Pennines National Landscape

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

15.5 km

Eggleston Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

Situated above the River Tees about a mile south east of Barnard Castle. Founded between 1195 and 1198.

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2

39.6 km

Dales Bike Centre & Café

Highlight • Cafe

Food, cake, coffee, tea, cake, accommodation, bike hire, route suggestions, cake, an excellently stocked bike shop, and cake. Honestly, what more do you need?

The cafe is open 7 days …

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3

40.0 km

Yorkshire Dales National Park

Highlight • Forest

It rained for the entire ride. we didn't find Tan Hill but had an amazing time trying!!

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48.4 km

Side Bank Wood

Forest

5

56.1 km

Richmond Market Town and Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Referred to as the jewel in the heart of North Yorkshire, the picturesque town of Richmond is renowned for breathtaking beauty that has inspired painters and poets for centuries.

Boasting …

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6

56.7 km

Richmond Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Just an awesome area to cycle

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74.8 km

Kathleen Wood

Forest

8

75.2 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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B

79.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

60.9 km

16.2 km

1.70 km

464 m

378 m

Surfaces

72.9 km

5.82 km

762 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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