Notable women - Mary Eleanor Bowes

From the car park at Raby Castle we will cycle out onto the A688 for a short stretch to Staindrop before joining NCN into Barnard Castle, from there we will head north to Staunton and Streatlam Park to remember Mary Eleanor Bowes, once the richest woman in the country.
Returning via Staindrop to the car park at Raby Castle where we will have lunch.

A notable women ride to remember Mary Eleanor Bowes who lived at Streatlam Castle near Staindrop

Quiet roads with a couple of short stretches on A road to get to the gates of Streatlam estate and to Raby castle

We will be finishing at Raby Castle where we can enjoy refreshments at their lovely cafe.

Helmets are always advisable as are clothes suitable for the weather. We recommend bringing along an inner tube sized to you bicycle wheel, tyre levers and a pump.

First-timers welcome!