National Cycle Route 165
Travel from Barnard Castle to the coast at Whitby on this long distance Sustrans cycle route.
The route links with the W2W Cycle Route.
This route begins in Barnard Castle, a market town on the north bank of the River Tees.
Mostly on-road, it passes through the Tees Valley, crosses Kildale Moor, and enters the scenic North York Moors National Park. The route continues through the hilly Esk Valley before reaching the coastal town of Whitby.
Traffic-free sections can be found between Commondale and Castleton, as well as over the Larpool Viaduct into Whitby. Cyclists can join or leave the route at various station stops along the Esk Valley Line between Great Ayton and Whitby.
Along the way, a visit to the 12th-century castle that gave Barnard Castle its name is highly recommended, offering stunning views over the Tees Gorge.
National Cycle Route 165 Ordnance Survey Map 
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National Cycle Route 165 Open Street Map 
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National Cycle Route 165 OS Map 
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National Cycle Route 165 Open Street Map 
- Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
The route links with National Cycle Route 715, National Cycle Route 1 and National Cycle Route 65. It also passes close to National Cycle Route 14 around Darlington.
At Kildale you can pick up National Cycle Route 168.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
The centre of Barnard Castle, County Durham. Centre right is the butter market. On the left is part of Barclay's Bank. Between them is the west tower of St Mary's parish church.
Part of Battersby Avenue
Near Appleton Wiske. The pylons are actually running North South in the next square as is the Level Crossing that the sign is for and you can just see the end tip of the barrier which is on the Northallerton to Eaglescliffe railway.
Cycle track on the road from Hurworth to Neasham. An example of a cycle track to facilitate cycling between two adjacent commuter villages near Darlington.
West end approach to Appleton Wiske
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View along the River Esk at Whitby