The Grey Panthers
20 July, - Romaldkirk, Middleton-in-Teesdale, & Mickleton
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9.44 miles

Outdoor Leisure Map OL31 - North Pennines (Teesdale and Weardale)

A delightful walk for any time of the year.
The route is very easy to follow, and is straightforward for navigation.
There are no gradients of any note, and the only difficulty with the route is with the Teesdale Way along the North bank of the River Tees out of Middleton-in-Teesdale. The first section follows a walled lane with stone paving, which can be slippery inwet weather. The route then follows a narrow track with steep (but short) descents and ascents along the river bank. In dry weatherthis should be no problem, but in wet weather it was found to be a bit slippery.
All-in-all, though, a great walk through Teesdale.

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Park on the village green in Romaldkirk (NZ99508 22087).
Head out almost due West along the minor road. Just past the house with the railway signal, take the signposted Tees Railway Walkway to Middleton-in-Teesdale.
Where the Walkway ends, - at Lonton, follow the clear signposts to follow the footpath to Middleton-in-Teesdale.
Cross the River Tees by the road bridge.
Immediately after crossing the river, take the signposted footpath on the North bank of the river.
THis footpath follows the Teesdale Way, and is waymarked along the route.
Where the Teesdale Way turns away from the river, continue on the footpath that follows the river to the footbridge West of Ornella Farm. Cross the river by this bridge.
Continue on the footpath into Mickleton.
In the village, once on the main street turn right and continue until you come to the minor road that runs Sothwards to take you to a car park that has been built for the Tees Railway Walkway.
FRom here, return to Romaldkirk.