5
Mar
2018
Teesdale Way – Piercebridge to Blackwell Bridge
Filed under: Teesdale WayA 13 mile circular walk forming part of The Teesdale Way. This section is from Piercebridge to Blackwell Hill, mainly pleasant riverside walking with some good birdlife and historical features.
20
Aug
2013
Medomsley Circular on New Paths
Filed under: County Durham BorderA 10-mile circular walk around Medomsley in County Durham, using much of the Derwent Walk. The walk goes through ancient woodland, roman remains and historic mining areas, with excellent views.
28
May
2010
The Northern Hills Above Lanchester
Filed under: OtherClick to view start position on Google Maps Lanchester is an attractive village situated in the Valley of the Smallhope Burn which rises in the hills to the west above Knitsley. It is not in the Browney Valley as many think. This river rises to the south-west of Lanchester and joins the Smallhope Burn at […]
2
May
2009
Page Bank to Bishop Auckland (Weardale Way)
Filed under: Weardale WayDistance: 11 miles Map : Explorer 305 Start: River Wear at Page Bank (GR NZ234355) Click to View Start Position on Google Maps Grade: Medium The Weardale Way has existed in several forms for a long time in various guises. A route was established by Alan Earnshaw who was an early member of the DCRS service […]
25
Apr
2009
Teesdale Way – Winston to Piercebridge
Filed under: Teesdale WayApprox. Distance: 13 miles Map: Explorer 304 Start: Piercebridge Village (GR NZ211159) Click to View Start Position on Google Maps Grade: Medium By the time that the Tees has reached Winston it has reached middle age and consequently features such as waterfalls have all but disappeared as you will note in the latter stage of […]