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Holwick

Grassholme Reservoir – Barnard Castle Market Cross loop from Middleton Quarry SSSI

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
North East England
Holwick

Grassholme Reservoir – Barnard Castle Market Cross loop from Middleton Quarry SSSI

Hard

5.0

(1)

4

riders

Grassholme Reservoir – Barnard Castle Market Cross loop from Middleton Quarry SSSI

02:46

41.5km

590m

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

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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North Pennines National Landscape

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

6.99 km

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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10.0 km

Hillgill Plantation

Forest

3

18.2 km

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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4

23.9 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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5

25.0 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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6

39.9 km

Lune Railway Viaduct

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Old railway viaduct that you can now use as a walker or cyclist. Impressive.

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41.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.6 km

1.76 km

815 m

171 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.8 km

12.8 km

815 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Friday 10 July

22°C

14°C

17 %

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