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Barnard Castle Bridge – Deepdale Aqueduct loop from Gainford

Barnard Castle Bridge – Deepdale Aqueduct loop from Gainford

Moderate

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Barnard Castle Bridge – Deepdale Aqueduct loop from Gainford

03:35

83.9km

710m

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: April 19, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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North Pennines National Landscape

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165 m

Gainford Village Green

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The village green in Gainford is just off the main road between Darlington and Barnard Castle. It is surrounded by some very nice buildings and is a pleasant place to stop.

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8.69 km

Whorlton Bridge

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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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15.0 km

Barnard Castle Bridge

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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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15.5 km

Deepdale Footbridge and View of Barnard Castle

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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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15.6 km

Deepdale Aqueduct

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Constructed during the Victorian era, this footbridge spanning the River Tees was initially designed to convey water from the elevated moorland to the coastal industrial towns.

it now serves as …

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30.9 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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37.2 km