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Accredited SchemeTeesdale Health Walks - North East


Last updated 13 July 2010

Walking in Teesdale

Teesdale has some of the most beautiful countryside in Britain, as well as a  

intriguing historical heritage which you are able to explore along the walks.

Each walk in Teesdale will be guided by a team of enthusiastic, friendly fully qualified walk leaders, to help you explore the fantastic countryside.

We have walks to suit everyone, from short, easy walks for beginners and all ability access (wheel chair / push chair friendly)  to those which offer more of a challenge.

Everyone is welcome and you are sure to make a new friend.

We have two types of walks in Teesdale:-

Health Walks 

All walks start at 1pm every Wednesday starting 5th May 2010 to 29th September 2010.

There will be a mini bus provided for those who wish to travel from Barnard Castle (Teesdale leisure Centre) to the start of the walk routes.

If you would like to book on the mini bus then please call 01833 696344 and ask for Michelle Scott.

 

Teesdale Nordic Walking

Nordic Walking is a fast growing fitness activity, and is ideal for a wide range of people including GP Referrals, Cardiac Rehabilitation programmes as well as anyone wishing to increase their fitness levels.

 

The walk is lead by a qualified GP Referral instructor and starts at Teesdale Leisure Centre 1pm – 2pm every Friday until the last week in July.

 

There is a small charge of £2.20 per session.

Poles will be provided but please wear suitable clothing and footwear.

Our walks

Walk Grading

 All Ability - The walk is on surfaced paths or pavements suitable for wheel chair and push chair users.

Easy - A country walk suitable for most levels of fitness with smooth paths which are relatively flat.  Possibly a few stiles. 

Moderate - Country walk suitable for most levels of fitness. Must be comfortable walking in undulating landscapes.  There may be a few stiles.

Hard - Requires a good level of fitness.  The walk may have some steep strenuous climbs and may be rough underfoot.  Boots are essential.

Health Walk Routes

Barnard Castle Walks

Moderate Route – 3.3 miles

Easy Route –  3.2 miles

All Ability Route – 2.9 miles

Meet at Barnard Castle Bridge on Bridgegate Street.  

Middleton in Teesdale Walk 1

Moderate Long Route – 2.5 miles

Moderate Short Route – 2.1 miles

Meet outside Middleton in Teesdale Village Hall 

Middleton in Teesdale Walk 2

Moderate Route – 3miles

All Ability Route – 2.5 miles

Meet outside the Chapel, next to Wesley Terrace. 

Hamsterley Forest Walks

Moderate Long Route – 4.5 miles

Moderate Short Route – 2.5 miles

All Ability Route – 1.5 miles

Meet in the main car park opposite cycle hire. 

Cockfield Fell Walk

 

Moderate - Hard Long Route – 3 miles

Moderate Short Route – 2.5 miles

Meet outside the Gaunless Valley Visitors Centre

Events

May

5th – Barnard Castle

7th - Nordic Walking Barnard Castle

12th – Middleton in Teesdale Route 1

14th - Nordic Walking Barnard Castle

19th – Hamsterley Forest

21st - Nordic Walking Barnard Castle

26th – Cockfield Fell

28th - Nordic Walking Barnard Castle

June

2nd – Middleton in Teesdale Route 2

4th - Nordic Walking Barnard Castle

9th – Barnard Castle

11th - Nordic Walking Barnard Castle

16th – Middleton in Teesdale Route 1

18th - Nordic Walking Barnard Castle

23rd – Hamsterley Forest

25th - Nordic Walking Barnard Castle

30th – Cockfield Fell 

July

2nd  - Nordic Walking Barnard Castle

7th – Middleton in Teesdale Route 2

9th - Nordic Walking Barnard Castle

14th – Barnard Castle

16th - Nordic Walking Barnard Castle

21st – Middleton in Teesdale Route 1

23rd - Nordic Walking Barnard Castle

28th – Hamsterley Forest 

30th - Nordic Walking Barnard Castle

August

4th – Cockfield Fell

11th – Middleton in Teesdale Route 2

18th – Barnard Castle

25th – Middleton in Teesdale Route 1 

September

1st – Hamsterley Forest

8th – Cockfield Fell

15th – Middleton in Teesdale Route 2

22nd – Barnard Castle

29th – Middleton in Teesdale Route 1

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Who to contact

Michelle Scott
Adult Healthy Lifestyle Coordinator
Teesdale Sports & Leisure Centre
Strathmore Road
Barnard Castle
County Durham

DL12 8DS
Telephone:
01833 696344

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