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Trek Notes - EnglandTeesdale Way
General InformationThe Teesdale Way traces the course of the River Tees from its gathering grounds in the windswept hills of the North Pennines, the preserve of grouse, curlew and hardy black-faced sheep, to the pretty village of Gainford, where the river leaves the confines of the dale and begins meandering through fertile farmland to the sea. Highlights of the trail include the rare arctic-alpine flora of Upper Teesdale; the dramatic waterfalls of Cauldron Snout, Low Force and High Force, England's largest waterfall; the traditional dales town of Middleton-in-Teesdale, once the archetypal 'company town', owned lock, stock and barrel by the Quaker-run London Lead Company; the charming villages of Egglestone, Romaldkirk and Cotherstone; Romaldkirk church, the 'Cathedral of the dales'; the Fairy Cupboard miniature caves; Woden Croft, one of the infamous 'Yorkshire Schools' described by Charles Dickens in 'Nicholas Nickleby; the romantic ruin of Egglestone Abbey; Mortham Tower, an imposing 15th century manor house; the Meeting of the Waters, an idyllic corner immortalised by poets and painters; and the old market town of Barnard Castle, with its fine castle, elegant French-style chateau housing a famous museum and many other fascinating buildings like the octagonal Market Cross, once used as town hall, courtroom and gaol.
Day 2: Circular walk from Langdon Beck exploring the gathering grounds of the River Tees Day 3: Langdon Beck to Middleton 9 miles (14.5km) Day 4: Middleton to Barnard Castle 13 miles (21km) Day 5: Barnard Castle to Gainford 101/2 miles (17km) Day 6: Depart from Gainford
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