Easby Abbey and Richmond Castle
Departure from Easby (North Yorkshire)
A short circular walk along the banks of the River Swale with the chance to explore Easby Abbey, Richmond Castle and the lovely market town of Richmond.
Lots to see and do and you can make a short walk into a full day out. Great Ice cream parlour in the Old Railway Station for the return leg.
About 2 hours for the actual walking but longer if you are exploring.
Kidstones, Fleet Moss and Buttertubs : A 100km ride in the Yorkshire Dales
Departure from Richmond (North Yorkshire)
A 100km circular ride starting in Richmond and passing through the Yorkshire Dales taking in the climbs of Kidstones Pass, Fleet Moss and Buttertubs Pass. Great scenery and places for refreshment stops.
Along the Great North Road (County Durham)
Departure from Hurworth (Darlington)
The Great North Road ran from London in the south to Edinburgh in the north. This was once a coaching route, but in later years this has been replaced by the A1 which sadly bypasses many of the pretty villages and towns along the route. This trail traces the route from Croft-on-Tees in the south on the border of North Yorkshire and County Durham to Newcastle-upon-Tyne. There are still remnants of that bygone age to be seen on this historical journey.
Croft-on Tees to Darlington Along the Great North Road
Departure from Hurworth (Darlington)
Starting in the pretty village of Croft-on-Tees, the first section of the walk follows the route of the Great North Road through countryside and into the heart of Darlington, once a busy market town with many street names indicating the history of the town ending at the impressive clock tower above the market hall.
West Darlington Circular
Departure from Darlington
A diverse walk crossing open fields, following burbling brooks and a beautiful section of the river Tees incorporating part of the Teesdale way.
Darlington to Coatham Mundeville Along the Great North Road
Departure from Darlington
This 2nd section starts in Darlington town centre and follows the route out of town up North Road past the historic Skerne Bridge and Stockton and Darlington Railway development at Hopetown to the village of Coatham Mundeville. Look out for evidence of the history of this railway town during the walk.
Around the Western area of Darlington
Departure from Darlington
A walk suitable for all ages, good well preserved footpaths, nature reserve, museum on the route, watching trout jump the weir on the river Tess, good opportunities for pub food and cafe snacks.
River Ure & Nutwith Common from Masham
Departure from Masham (North Yorkshire)
A pleasant North Yorkshire walk that starts from the brewing town of Masham. The outward route follows the banks of the River Ure. The return uses paths and lanes to return via Nutwith Common.
Black Hambleton Circular
Departure from Osmotherley (North Yorkshire)
A circular walk around and over Black Hambleton and the end of Arden Moor; described here in a clockwise direction but just as good in reverse. There is a mixture of open moorland crossed via broad tracks and upland pasture crossed by narrow paths through the heather. It can be a little challenging in terms of navigation at the start but an alternative has been provided.
The Way of Life - Gainford to Durham
Departure from Gainford (County Durham)
The Way of Life is one of the Northern Saints' Trails and takes in the religious centre of Bishop Auckland with its castle and art galleries. The trail passes through many County Durham villages from the banks of the River Tees to the banks of the River Wear. Evidence of County Durham's religious and industrial past can be seen throughout the walk including the Etherley Incline, an early railway, Medieval Durham, Escomb Saxon Church and Binchester Roman Fort.
Gainford to Ingleton - The Way of Life
Departure from Gainford (County Durham)
The start of this walk begins at the historic St Mary's Church on the banks of the River Tees in Gainford and passes through farmland and pretty villages finishing in Ingleton.
Coatham Mundeville to Rushyford - Along the Great North Road
Departure from Coatham Mundeville (Darlington)
This 3rd section of the Along the Great North Road passes a number of inns both new and old along the route and takes in the pretty Aycliffe Village. The rest of the route follows the A167 but the path is surrounded by trees for most of the route and is therefore shaded in summer months.
Winston to Piercebridge - Durham Round Trail
Departure from Winston (County Durham)
The 23rd section follows the banks of the River Tees from Winston through the pretty village of Gainford which is well worth a stop, then continues to the ancient settlement of Piercebridge with its Roman fort and bridge.
Ingleton to West Auckland, The Way of Life
Departure from Ingleton (County Durham)
This section of the walk crosses farmland and follows country lanes starting in the village of Ingleton and finishing in West Auckland with its numerous interesting and historic buildings.
Tees Barrage Circular, Stockton-on-Tees
Departure from Stockton-on-Tees
This circular walk follows a trail along both the north and south banks of the River Tees, now modern developments have replaced shipbuilding and other industries. The trail passes the Tees Barrage and provides good views of the Infinity Bridge. It is also fully accessible.
England Coast Path - Newport Bridge to Middlesbrough Clock Tower
Departure from Stockton-on-Tees
This urban section of the England Coast Path follows the south bank of the Tees from the Newport Bridge to the Transporter Bridge and Clock Tower. This allows good views of both bridges and the northern bank of the Tees. The path is accessible although it runs through an industrial part of Middlesbrough. This section can easily be combined with a visit to Middlesbrough Town Centre.
More walks in Kiplin
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Ainderby Miers with Holtby
- Ainderby Steeple
- Aiskew
- Akebar
- Aldbrough
- Appleton East and West
- Appleton Wiske
- Arrathorne
- Barton
- Bedale
- Birkby
- Bolton-on-Swale
- Brompton
- Brompton-on-Swale
- Brough with St. Giles
- Burneston
- Burrill with Cowling
- Carkin
- Carlton Miniott
- Carthorpe
- Catterick
- Cleasby
- Clifton-on-Yore
- Colburn
- Crakehall
- Croft-on-Tees
- Dalton-on-Tees
- Danby Wiske with Lazenby
- Deighton
- Easby
- East Cowton
- East Hauxwell
- Ellerton-on-Swale
- Ellingstring
- Ellington High and Low
- Eryholme
- Exelby, Leeming and Londonderry
- Fearby
- Finghall
- Firby
- Forcett
- Gatenby
- Gilling with Hartforth and Sedbury
- Girsby
- Great Langton
- Great Smeaton
- Hackforth
- High Worsall
- Holme
- Hornby
- Hornby
- Hunton
- Hurworth
- Hutton Bonville
- Hutton Hang
- Killerby
- Kirby Wiske
- Kirkby Fleetham with Fencote
- Kirklington-cum-Upsland
- Langthorne
- Little Langton
- Little Smeaton
- Low Worsall
- Manfield
- Masham
- Maunby
- Melsonby
- Middleton St George
- Middleton Tyas
- Morton-on-Swale
- Moulton
- Neasham
- Newby Wiske
- Newsham
- Newsham with Breckenbrough
- Newton Morrell
- Newton-le-Willows
- North Cowton
- North Otterington
- Northallerton
- Over Dinsdale
- Patrick Brompton
- Pickhill with Roxby
- Rand Grange
- Romanby
- Rookwith
- Sandhutton
- Scorton
- Scotton
- Scruton
- Sinderby
- Skeeby
- Snape with Thorp
- South Cowton
- South Otterington
- St. Martin's
- Stanwick St. John
- Stapleton
- Swainby with Allerthorpe
- Theakston
- Thirn
- Thornton Steward
- Thornton Watlass
- Thornton-le-Moor
- Thrintoft
- Tunstall
- Uckerby
- Warlaby
- Welbury
- Well
- Whitwell
- Yafforth