Walking in Upper Teesdale
Upper Teesdale is magnificent walking countryside. There are numerous footpaths and public rights of ways with terrain to suit all types of walkers - from an easy, gentle riverside stroll to long-distance hiking for experienced walkers.
Upper Teesdale is magnificent walking countryside. There are numerous footpaths and public rights of ways with terrain to suit all types of walkers - from an easy, gentle riverside stroll to long-distance hiking for experienced walkers.
Both the famous Pennine Way and the Teesdale Way pass through the village of Middleton and there is a huge range of shorter walks along the River Tees, disused railway lines or through the beautiful countryside. Details of many walks can be obtained from the Tourist Information Centre in Middleton (30p) and basic details of three of these are reproduced below:
Mickleton to Middleton-in-Teesdale
- Start: Mickleton Village Hall car park
- Length: 8 1/4 km (5 1/4 miles)
- Footwear: Walking shoes in summer, walking boots in winter
- Stiles: 12
- Steep inclines: 7 (3 down, 4 up)
- Access: Unsuitable for disabled.
Mickleton - Eggleston Circular
- Start: Mickleton Village Hall car park
- Length: 11 1/2 km (7 miles)
- Footwear: Walking shoes in summer, walking boots in winter
- Stiles: 9
- Steep inclines: Two sets of steps, some minor hills; no major climbs
- Access: Unsuitable for disabled.
Middleton-in-Teesdale
- Start: Meet the Middletons, Chapel Row
- Length: 2 1/2 Km (1 1/2 miles)
- Footwear: Sturdy shoes
- Stiles: None
- Steep inclines: 2 (1 up, 1 down)
- Access: Unsuitable for disabled.
