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Mickleton

Bluebell Wood and Waterfall – River Tees Crossing loop from Middleton Quarry SSSI

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
North East England
Mickleton

Bluebell Wood and Waterfall – River Tees Crossing loop from Middleton Quarry SSSI

Moderate

17

riders

Bluebell Wood and Waterfall – River Tees Crossing loop from Middleton Quarry SSSI

01:17

23.7km

400m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 17.2 km for 62 m

After 22.5 km for 95 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.02 km

Middleton-in-Teesdale Information Board

Highlight • Rest Area

2

3.02 km

Decorative Drinking Fountain

Highlight • Monument

3

3.09 km

Middleton-in-Teesdale Village Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

Nestled in the picturesque Teesdale region, Middleton-in-Teesdale is situated on the northern banks of the River Tees and enveloped by the North Pennines.

This historic town witnessed significant growth in …

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4

3.11 km

The former lead mining town of Middleton-in-Teesdale is an excellent base for adventures in the North Pennines AONB.

The nearby High Force Waterfalls are a majestic sight, where the River …

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5

17.2 km

Bluebell Wood and Waterfall

Highlight • Forest

when you reach this spot remember to keep enough puff for the way back

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6

17.2 km

River Tees Crossing

Highlight • River

Always have a Mac with you

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7

18.8 km

Romaldkirk Village

Highlight • Other

8

22.5 km

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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23.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.1 km

379 m

216 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.1 km

5.37 km

216 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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