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North East England

Cows on Teesdale Way – Matthews Meadow Pond loop from Barnard Castle

Hiking trails & Routes

North East England

Cows on Teesdale Way – Matthews Meadow Pond loop from Barnard Castle

Hard

5.0

(4)

20

hikers

Cows on Teesdale Way – Matthews Meadow Pond loop from Barnard Castle

05:22

19.8km

270m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

188 m

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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2

579 m

Cows on Teesdale Way

Highlight • Natural

Part of pleasant walk back to the town from the river

Tip by

5.38 km

Shipley Wood

Forest

4

9.54 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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5

9.54 km

River Tees Crossing

Highlight • River

Always have a Mac with you

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6

16.6 km

Matthews Meadow Pond

Highlight • Natural

On the Teesdale Way from Barnard Castle to Cotherstone, great place to see wildlife

Tip by

17.0 km

Towlerhill Plantation

Forest

B

19.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

7.35 km

1.50 km

563 m

152 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

6.55 km

1.54 km

408 m

357 m

174 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Weather

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Friday 26 June

24°C

14°C

66 %

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