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Teesdale Way

{{Short description|Long-distance walking route in England}}

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The Teesdale Way is a long-distance walk between the Cumbrian Pennines and the North Sea coast of North Yorkshire in England. The walk is {{convert|100|mi|km}} in length; it links in with other long-distance walks such as the Pennine Way and the E2 European Walk between Harwich and Stranraer.

The route

The Teesdale way starts at Dufton in Cumbria as part of the Pennine way, but does not become its own path (with waymarkers) until it reaches Middleton-in-Teesdale.{{cite book|last1=Collins|first1=Martin|last2=Dillon|first2=Paddy|title=The Teesdale Way|date=2005|publisher=Cicerone|location=Milnthorpe|isbn=1-85284-461-2|page=8|edition=2}} The path ends at South Gare in Warrenby near Redcar, having passed through the heavily industrialised Teesside area, consisting of Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees and Thornaby-on-Tees.{{cite web|title=Teesdale Way - LDWA Long Distance Paths|url=https://www.ldwa.org.uk/ldp/members/show_path.php?path_name=Teesdale+Way|website=www.ldwa.org.uk|accessdate=21 June 2017|language=en}} This gives a great insight into the once proud ship building and industrial heritage of the North East.{{cite news|title=BBC - Tees - 'Ramblers' coast access campaign|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/tees/hi/people_and_places/nature/newsid_8353000/8353139.stm|accessdate=21 June 2017|work=BBC News|date=11 November 2009}}{{cite news|title=Tees Barrage and Stockton|url=http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/whats-on/find-things-to-do/tees-barrage-and-stockton-3687636|accessdate=21 June 2017|work=Gazette Live|date=12 May 2011}}{{cite web|title=Longest section of England Coast Path opens in Middlesbrough - GOV.UK|url=https://www.gov.uk/government/news/longest-section-of-england-coast-path-opens-in-middlesbrough|website=www.gov.uk|publisher=Natural England|accessdate=21 June 2017|language=en|date=21 July 2016}} Between Middleton-in-Teesdale and Middlesbrough, the way runs for {{convert|67|mi}} jointly with the European E2 path.{{cite web|title=Stockton South Cycle/Walk|url=http://www.connectteesvalley.com/data/Stockton%20South%20Cycle%20%20Walk.pdf|website=connectteesvalley.com|accessdate=21 June 2017|format=PDF}}

Between Yarm and Croft-on-Tees the river goes through the meandering lowland section of the Tees Valley. As the river flows through Upper Teesdale, it passes through the historic settlements of Piercebridge and Barnard Castle.{{cite web|title=The Teesdale Way|url=http://durhamcow.com/teesdale-way/|website=durhamcow.com|accessdate=21 June 2017|date=13 May 2013}}

The route can also be seen as starting at the county boundaries between Cumbria and County Durham near to Cow Green Reservoir. Also in Upper Teesdale the walk makes a U-turn at Eggleston Hall, heading down the other side of the dale, back to Barnard Castle.

Thornaby and Bassleton woods are connected to each other. They are located in Thornaby, in the Borough of Stockton-on-Tees. A {{convert|4|mi|adj=on}} section of the way between Middlesbrough and Redcar was known locally as 'The Black Path' and was used by steelworkers.{{cite news|title=Black Path memories|url=http://www.gazettelive.co.uk/news/local-news/black-path-memories-3774408|accessdate=21 June 2017|work=Gazette Live|date=30 May 2006}}

At {{convert|17|acre}}, Thornaby Woods is a large area of ancient woodland and features trees such as oak, elm and wych-elm. Roe deer have been seen in and around Thornaby and Bassleton woods.{{cite web|last1=Bond|first1=John|title=Thornaby Wood|url=http://www.teesvalleylocalaccessforum.co.uk/39-tvlaf/stockton-nature-reserves/93-thornaby-wood.html#!Thornaby_Woods|website=www.teesvalleylocalaccessforum.co.uk|accessdate=21 June 2017|language=en}}

Sights and attractions

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=Tees Corridor=

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=Ruins=

=Village churches=

  • St John's Church, Low Dinsdale
  • All Saints Church, Girsby
  • All Saints Church, Hurworth-on-Tees
  • St Peter's Church, Croft-on-Tees
  • St Edwin's Church, Coniscliffe
  • St Mary's Church, Piercebridge
  • St Mary's Church, Gainford
  • St Andrew's Church, Winston
  • St Mary's Church, Whorton
  • St Romald's Church, Romaldkirk

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Settlements

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References

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External links

  • [http://durhamcow.com/teesdale-way/ The Durham Cow website - breaks the route down and has detailed maps]
  • [http://www.gps-routes.co.uk/routes/home.nsf/RoutesLinksWalks/teesdale-way-walking-route GPS walking and cycling webpage]

Category:Long-distance footpaths in England

Category:Tourist attractions in County Durham

Category:Footpaths in North Yorkshire

Category:Geography of County Durham