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 This was once a coaching route, but in later years this has been replaced by the A1 which sadly bypasses many of the pretty villages and towns along the route.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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rushyford to Croxdale - Along the Great North Road
Departure from Chilton (County Durham)
The 4th section of the Along the Great North Road walk joins two former coaching inns and roughly follows the modern day A167 through countryside, diverting into the former mining communities of Ferryhill and Chilton. Along the way is evidence of the old coaching route if you look out for it.
Wynyard to Station Town - Durham Round Trail
Departure from Sedgefield (County Durham)
This is the 31st of the Durham Round Trail which follows the Castle Eden Walkway (Cycle Path 1) from Wynyard Village to Station Town passing through agricultural land and affording good views of Hurworth Burn Reservoir. This section of the walk is accessible.
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.
West Auckland to Escomb, The Way of Life
Departure from West Auckland (County Durham)
The final section of the Gainford to Escomb section of The Way of Life continues across farmland and through small villages finishing at the ancient church in Escomb. A section of this walk follows the Etherley Incline, the route of the first passenger railway in the world. The last part of the walk shares a route with the Weardale Way.
Bishop Auckland to Binchester, The Way of Life
Departure from Bishop Auckland (County Durham)
This section of The Way of Life is relatively short to enable you to fully explore Bishop Auckland Castle Park and Binchester Roman Fort, a short diversion from the path.
Bishop Auckland Castle and Deer House
Departure from Bishop Auckland (County Durham)
A gentle walk through Auckland Park taking in the River Wear, River Gaunless, Walled Garden and Deer House.
More walks in Neasham
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Aislaby
- Appleton East and West
- Appleton Wiske
- Archdeacon Newton
- Barmpton
- Barton
- Birkby
- Bishopton
- Bolton-on-Swale
- Brafferton
- Brompton
- Carlton
- Castlelevington
- Catterick
- Cleasby
- Coatham Mundeville
- Crathorne
- Croft-on-Tees
- Dalton-on-Tees
- Danby Wiske with Lazenby
- Deighton
- East and West Newbiggin
- East Cowton
- East Harlsey
- East Rounton
- Egglescliffe
- Ellerbeck
- Ellerton-on-Swale
- Elton
- Eryholme
- Girsby
- Great Aycliffe
- Great Burdon
- Great Langton
- Great Smeaton
- Great Stainton
- Grindon and Thorpe Thewles
- Hackforth
- Heighington
- High Coniscliffe
- High Worsall
- Hornby
- Houghton Le Side
- Hurworth
- Hutton Bonville
- Ingleby Arncliffe
- Ingleby Barwick
- Killerby
- Kiplin
- Kirby Sigston
- Kirkby Fleetham with Fencote
- Kirklevington
- Little Langton
- Little Smeaton
- Little Stainton
- Longnewton
- Low Coniscliffe and Merrybent
- Low Worsall
- Manfield
- Middleton St George
- Middleton Tyas
- Middridge
- Mordon
- Morton Palms
- Moulton
- Newsham
- Newton Morrell
- North Cowton
- Northallerton
- Over Dinsdale
- Picton
- Preston-on-Tees
- Redmarshall
- Sadberge
- Scorton
- Shildon
- South Cowton
- Sowerby-under-Cotcliffe
- Stapleton
- Stillington and Whitton
- Thimbleby
- Thrintoft
- Uckerby
- Walworth
- Welbury
- West Harlsey
- West Rounton
- Whessoe
- Whitwell
- Winton, Stank and Hallikeld
- Wolviston
- Wynyard
- Yafforth
- Yarm