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Piercebridge to Low Coniscliffe - Durham Round Trail
Visorando Member
5.06 mi
+26 ft
-59 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Piercebridge (Darlington)
The 24th section of the route follows the Teesdale Way along the banks of the River Tees passing through villages along the way. The River Tees is very tranquil and picturesque here so there are plenty of opportunities to stop and enjoy the area.
The Way of Life - Gainford to Durham
29.98 mi
+1,473 ft
-1,539 ft
3 days
Difficult
Departure from Gainford (County Durham)
The Way of Life is one of the Northern Saints' Trails and takes in the religious centre of Bishop Auckland with its castle and art galleries. The trail passes through many County Durham villages from the banks of the River Tees to the banks of the River Wear. Evidence of County Durham's religious and industrial past can be seen throughout the walk including the Etherley Incline, an early railway, Medieval Durham, Escomb Saxon Church and Binchester Roman Fort.
Gainford to Ingleton - The Way of Life
3.46 mi
+223 ft
-85 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Gainford (County Durham)
The start of this walk begins at the historic St Mary's Church on the banks of the River Tees in Gainford and passes through farmland and pretty villages finishing in Ingleton.
Winston to Piercebridge - Durham Round Trail
5.42 mi
+46 ft
-131 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Winston (County Durham)
The 23rd section follows the banks of the River Tees from Winston through the pretty village of Gainford which is well worth a stop, then continues to the ancient settlement of Piercebridge with its Roman fort and bridge.
Kidstones, Fleet Moss and Buttertubs : A 100km ride in the Yorkshire Dales
63.82 mi
+4,944 ft
-4,951 ft
6 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Richmond (North Yorkshire)
A 100km circular ride starting in Richmond and passing through the Yorkshire Dales taking in the climbs of Kidstones Pass, Fleet Moss and Buttertubs Pass. Great scenery and places for refreshment stops.
Greta Bridge to Winston - Durham Round Trail
5.81 mi
+157 ft
-194 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Rokeby (County Durham)
This walk follows the River Greta and River Tees, taking in some beautiful countryside, ancient bridges and river view.
River Greta Circular
7.13 mi
+512 ft
-515 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Brignall (County Durham)
A picturesque walk along the river Greta, abounds with history and nature.
Easby Abbey and Richmond Castle
3.54 mi
+243 ft
-256 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Easby (North Yorkshire)
A short circular walk along the banks of the River Swale with the chance to explore Easby Abbey, Richmond Castle and the lovely market town of Richmond.
Lots to see and do and you can make a short walk into a full day out. Great Ice cream parlour in the Old Railway Station for the return leg.
About 2 hours for the actual walking but longer if you are exploring.
Low Coniscliffe to Croft-on-Tees - Durham Round Trail
5.21 mi
+33 ft
-69 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Darlington
The 25th section of the walk veers away from the River Tees today, crossing farmland and following bridle paths through the villages of Blackwell, Stapleton and ending at Croft-on-Tees.
West Darlington Circular
8.85 mi
+49 ft
-49 ft
4h 05
Easy
Departure from Darlington
A diverse walk crossing open fields, following burbling brooks and a beautiful section of the river Tees incorporating part of the Teesdale way.
Ingleton to West Auckland, The Way of Life
4.17 mi
+125 ft
-164 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Ingleton (County Durham)
This section of the walk crosses farmland and follows country lanes starting in the village of Ingleton and finishing in West Auckland with its numerous interesting and historic buildings.
Croft-on-Tees to Girsby - Durham Round Trail
5.08 mi
+203 ft
-154 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Croft-on-Tees (North Yorkshire)
The 26th section of the walk continues through beautiful countryside and the pretty villages of Croft-on-Tees, Hurworth, Neasham and Girsby giving occasional glimpses of the River Tees.
Around the Western area of Darlington
7.88 mi
+118 ft
-125 ft
3h 45
Easy
Departure from Darlington
A walk suitable for all ages, good well preserved footpaths, nature reserve, museum on the route, watching trout jump the weir on the river Tess, good opportunities for pub food and cafe snacks.
Darlington to Coatham Mundeville Along the Great North Road
4.02 mi
+115 ft
-33 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Darlington
This 2nd section starts in Darlington town centre and follows the route out of town up North Road past the historic Skerne Bridge and Stockton and Darlington Railway development at Hopetown to the village of Coatham Mundeville. Look out for evidence of the history of this railway town during the walk.
Coatham Mundeville to Rushyford - Along the Great North Road
5.43 mi
+82 ft
-69 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Coatham Mundeville (Darlington)
This 3rd section of the Along the Great North Road passes a number of inns both new and old along the route and takes in the pretty Aycliffe Village. The rest of the route follows the A167 but the path is surrounded by trees for most of the route and is therefore shaded in summer months.
West Auckland to Escomb, The Way of Life
4.88 mi
+207 ft
-299 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from West Auckland (County Durham)
The final section of the Gainford to Escomb section of The Way of Life continues across farmland and through small villages finishing at the ancient church in Escomb. A section of this walk follows the Etherley Incline, the route of the first passenger railway in the world. The last part of the walk shares a route with the Weardale Way.
More walks in Carkin
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Ainderby Miers with Holtby
- Aldbrough
- Appleton East and West
- Archdeacon Newton
- Arrathorne
- Aske
- Barden
- Barforth
- Barningham
- Barton
- Bellerby
- Bolam
- Bolton-on-Swale
- Brignall
- Brompton-on-Swale
- Brough with St. Giles
- Caldwell
- Catterick
- Cleasby
- Cleatlam
- Cliffe
- Coatham Mundeville
- Cockfield
- Colburn
- Croft-on-Tees
- Dalton
- Denton
- Downholme
- Easby
- East Hauxwell
- East Layton
- Egglestone Abbey
- Ellerton Abbey
- Ellerton-on-Swale
- Eppleby
- Etherley
- Forcett
- Gainford
- Gayles
- Gilling with Hartforth and Sedbury
- Great Aycliffe
- Hackforth
- Headlam
- Heighington
- High Coniscliffe
- Hilton
- Hipswell
- Hornby
- Houghton Le Side
- Hudswell
- Hunton
- Hutton Magna
- Ingleton
- Killerby
- Killerby
- Kiplin
- Kirby Hill
- Kirkby Fleetham with Fencote
- Langleydale and Shotton
- Langton
- Low Coniscliffe and Merrybent
- Manfield
- Marrick
- Marske
- Melsonby
- Middleton Tyas
- Middridge
- Morton Tinmouth
- Moulton
- Newsham
- Newton Morrell
- North Cowton
- Ovington
- Piercebridge
- Raby with Keverstone
- Ravensworth
- Richmond
- Rokeby
- Scorton
- Scotton
- Shildon
- Skeeby
- St. Martin's
- Staindrop
- Stainton
- Stanwick St. John
- Stapleton
- Streatlam and Stainton
- Summerhouse
- Tunstall
- Uckerby
- Wackerfield
- Walburn
- Walworth
- West Auckland
- West Hauxwell
- West Layton
- Westwick
- Whashton
- Whessoe
- Whorlton
- Winston
- Wycliffe with Thorpe