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Morton Palms walks
Sadberge to Stillington - Durham Round Trail
Visorando Member
5.55 mi
+62 ft
-102 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Sadberge (Darlington)
The 29th section is another walk through open countryside and farms finishing in the village of Stillington where evidence of the industrial past is evident through the rows of terraced houses and the railway which runs through the centre of the village.
Middleton One Row to Sadberge - Durham Round Trail
4.45 mi
+148 ft
-16 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Middleton St George (Darlington)
The 28th section of the walk takes in several villages before crossing open farmland before arriving in Sadberge. An alternative, more accessible route has been given which is equally as charming.
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.
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.
Along the Great North Road (County Durham)
40.69 mi
+1,532 ft
-1,407 ft
4 days
Difficult
Departure from Hurworth (Darlington)
The Great North Road ran from London in the south to Edinburgh in the north. This was once a coaching route, but in later years this has been replaced by the A1 which sadly bypasses many of the pretty villages and towns along the route. This trail traces the route from Croft-on-Tees in the south on the border of North Yorkshire and County Durham to Newcastle-upon-Tyne. There are still remnants of that bygone age to be seen on this historical journey.
Croft-on Tees to Darlington Along the Great North Road
3.49 mi
+72 ft
-3 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Hurworth (Darlington)
Starting in the pretty village of Croft-on-Tees, the first section of the walk follows the route of the Great North Road through countryside and into the heart of Darlington, once a busy market town with many street names indicating the history of the town ending at the impressive clock tower above the market hall.
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.
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 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.
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.
Girsby to Middleton One Row - Durham Round Trail
4.16 mi
+46 ft
-108 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Girsby (North Yorkshire)
The 27th section of the walk is through open countryside and through woodland, crossing the River Tees midway through the walk and then following the river to Middleton One Row.
Stillington to Wynyard - Durham Round Trail
5.44 mi
+167 ft
-75 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Stillington and Whitton (Stockton-on-Tees)
The 30th section of the walk starts in Stillington and crosses open farmland until it reaches the Castle Eden Walkway Country Park at Thorpe Thewles. From there follows the Castle Eden Walkway, a cycle and walking route which follows the route of old railway lines.
Rushyford to Croxdale - Along the Great North Road
4.50 mi
+318 ft
-164 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Chilton (County Durham)
The 4th section of the Along the Great North Road walk joins two former coaching inns and roughly follows the modern day A167 through countryside, diverting into the former mining communities of Ferryhill and Chilton. Along the way is evidence of the old coaching route if you look out for it.
Wynyard to Station Town - Durham Round Trail
4.85 mi
+171 ft
-16 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Sedgefield (County Durham)
This is the 31st of the Durham Round Trail which follows the Castle Eden Walkway (Cycle Path 1) from Wynyard Village to Station Town passing through agricultural land and affording good views of Hurworth Burn Reservoir. This section of the walk is accessible.
More walks in Morton Palms
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Aislaby
- Appleton Wiske
- Archdeacon Newton
- Barmpton
- Barton
- Birkby
- Bishop Middleham
- Bishopton
- Bolton-on-Swale
- Bradbury and the Isle
- Brafferton
- Brompton-on-Swale
- Carlton
- Chilton
- Cleasby
- Coatham Mundeville
- Crathorne
- Croft-on-Tees
- Dalton-on-Tees
- Danby Wiske with Lazenby
- Deighton
- Dene Valley
- Denton
- East and West Newbiggin
- East Cowton
- East Harlsey
- East Rounton
- Egglescliffe
- Eldon
- Ellerton-on-Swale
- Elton
- Eryholme
- Girsby
- Great Aycliffe
- Great Burdon
- Great Smeaton
- Great Stainton
- Grindon and Thorpe Thewles
- Heighington
- High Coniscliffe
- High Worsall
- Hornby
- Houghton Le Side
- Hurworth
- Hutton Bonville
- Ingleby Barwick
- Kirklevington
- Little Smeaton
- Little Stainton
- Longnewton
- Low Coniscliffe and Merrybent
- Low Worsall
- Manfield
- Middleton St George
- Middleton Tyas