Teesdale Way (S03) Holwick Head-Middleton
Teesdale Way - Holwick Head to Middleton-in-Teesdale - Section 3 of 14
Technical sheet
Creation:
Last update:
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 7.27 km -
Average duration: 2h 05 -
Difficulty: Not specified -
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Return to departure point: No -
Vertical gain: + 11 m -
Vertical drop: - 83 m -
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Highest point: 286 m -
Lowest point: 214 m
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Country:
United Kingdom
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District:
Holwick -
Start: N 54.649623° / W 2.173533° -
End: N 54.622544° / W 2.08399° -
Hour-by-hour weather
Waypoints
- S : km 0 - alt. 286 m - Start on Holwick Head Bridge
- 2 : km 7.12 - alt. 219 m - Turn sharp left onto B6277
- E : km 7.27 - alt. 218 m
Other walks in the area
High Force Hotel : High and Low Force Waterfalls
Walker 
7.45 km
+108 m
-111 m
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
Walker 
14.27 km
+280 m
-284 m
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.
Tees Circular
Walker 
12.06 km
+173 m
-182 m
3h 55
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
Walker 7.99 km
+234 m
-170 m
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.
Bowlees circular taking in he Pennine way via Kircarrion
Walker 16.27 km
+312 m
-312 m
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.
Bales Hush art installation
Walker 
6.97 km
+210 m
-208 m
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.
The Strathmore Arms : Holwick, Low Force and Gibson's Cave
Walker 5.73 km
+74 m
-74 m
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Holwick (County Durham)
Circular walk around Holwick, Low Force and Gibson's Cave.
Langdon Beck to Bowlees - Durham Round Trail
Walker 7.88 km
+49 m
-153 m
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Forest and Frith (County Durham)
The 15th section of the Durham Round Trail follows the River Tees downstream past the stunning High Force waterfall to the visitor centre in Bowlees. This is one of the most picturesque stretches of the River Tees as it passes through County Durham.
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