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Bowlees to Middleton Teesdale
Visorando Member
10.69 mi
+1,158 ft
-1,178 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Newbiggin (County Durham)
A very mixed terrain walk, taking you over the military-built wire swing bridge over the Tees at Low Force, offering amazing views of the cascading water from both banks of the river.
You will see glimpses of Holwick Hall Royal residence, the fabulous rocky formation of Holwick Scar, before taking to the open fells to climb from Teesdale to Lunedale, though quickly returning to Teesdale for the descent towards Middleton in Teesdale.
The remainder of this interesting walk follows the river Tees upstream back to Low Force via the well-signposted Pennine Way.
Bowlees circular taking in he Pennine way via Kircarrion
10.11 mi
+1,024 ft
-1,024 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Newbiggin (County Durham)
A circular walk from Bowlees. Following the river Tees downstream to Middleton-in Teesdale before climbing out through open moorland via the mysterious corpse of ancient Kircarrion, with wonderful views over Lunedale before descending the dramatic Holwick scar back to base.
Tees Circular
7.49 mi
+591 ft
-617 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Newbiggin (County Durham)
This Tees circular walk from Bowlees takes in the spectacular scenery of Teesdale, Low Force, the Iconic view of High Force, the geographically famous Holwick Scars and views of the Royal residency at Holwick Lodge.
Bowlees to Selset Reservoir - Durham Round Trail
4.97 mi
+768 ft
-558 ft
2h 55
Moderate
Departure from Newbiggin (County Durham)
The 16th section of the Durham Round Trail begins in Bowlees, crosses the Tees once more, and then crosses moorland to the first of several reservoirs in the area. This section includes a climb for the first half of the walk which is rewarded with stunning views across the Pennines.
Bales Hush art installation
4.33 mi
+689 ft
-682 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Newbiggin (County Durham)
An easy walk from the Bowlees Car Park / Visitor Centre up to Bales Hush and the art installation called Hush.
High Force Hotel : High and Low Force Waterfalls
4.63 mi
+354 ft
-364 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Forest and Frith (County Durham)
Easy and circular walk around High and Low Force Waterfalls.
High Force and Upper Teesdale
8.87 mi
+919 ft
-932 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Forest and Frith (County Durham)
A lovely circular walk with a variety of interest. From the popular waterfall of High Force through upland pasture and then the more desolate upland landscape of Thistle Green before descending to the River Tees and following its course with a final leg through farmland.
The Strathmore Arms : Holwick, Low Force and Gibson's Cave
3.56 mi
+243 ft
-243 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Holwick (County Durham)
Circular walk around Holwick, Low Force and Gibson's Cave.
Hudeshope Beck
5.41 mi
+558 ft
-551 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Middleton in Teesdale (County Durham)
A walk with lovely views in this beautiful peaceful dale following Hudeshope Beck up past the old lime kilns, over the miners bridge, through the wood and fields to Coldberry mine, then back down the beck on the other side.
Lunedale and Baldersdale
15.68 mi
+1,503 ft
-1,503 ft
8h 30
Moderate
Departure from Middleton in Teesdale (County Durham)
Circular walk passing by Lunedale and Baldersdale.
Cronkley Scar via High Force
18.75 mi
+1,280 ft
-1,306 ft
9h 45
Moderate
Departure from Middleton in Teesdale (County Durham)
A lovely circular walk around Cronkley Scar via High Force.
Harter Fell and Grassholme from Middleton-in-Teesdale
7.71 mi
+781 ft
-781 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Middleton in Teesdale (County Durham)
This North Pennine walk inlcudes Harter Fell and Grassholme Reservoir and a section of the Pennine Way. The start is Middleton-in-Teesdale and the walk includes a variety of scenery. Descending into the Lune Valley the walk continues alongside Grassholme Reservoir before using a section of old railway track back to the start.
Crossthwaite Common
9.71 mi
+1,099 ft
-1,109 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Middleton in Teesdale (County Durham)
A walk combining the rugged moorland of Harter Fell and Crossthwaite Common with the beauty of Holwick Scars and the pastures alongside the River Tees.
Hudeshope Beck & Aukside
2.53 mi
+331 ft
-325 ft
1h 25
Moderate
Departure from Middleton in Teesdale (County Durham)
Nice and circular walk passing by Hudeshope Beck & Aukside.
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