The England - Lakes - Tyne Tees Taster - Mini Venture
The England - Lakes - Tyne Tees Taster - Mini Venture
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Summary
Summary
A six day visit to the Teeside and Tyneside areas from a base in Stockton on Tees (for the Teeside walks) and Cramlington (for the Tyneside walks). A good variety of walks that crosses the industrial Tyne Tees area. Despite the industry there’s a remarkable amount and variety of wildlife to see. Pays a visit to HMS Tincomalle at Hartlepool’s Royal Navy Museum with the added bonus that the Hartlepool Museum is adjoined. Also includes a call at the National Trust’s impressive Seaton Deaval Hall with its unusual rooms and bizarre history.
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Duration: 6 days
Date: 04-09/04/2026
Overall Length: tbc miles
Overall Height Gain: tbc m
Route: Various - see below
Day 1 - From Stockton To Infinity
A pleasant 2 mile walk to stretch your legs alongside the River Tees. Starts by calling at the Portrack Marsh Nature Reserve for a bit of bird spotting. Takes a tour around the Tees White Water Course (walking, rather than kayaking). Crosses the impressive Tees Barrage. Provides a pleasant stroll along the banks of the River Tees next to part of the University of Durham’s campus. Crosses the visually pleasing Infinity Bridge.
Day 2 - Teesside Walk Like No Other
This really is a walk like no other. It takes a tour of the Teesside industrial heartland, following the River Tees from Redcar to Thornaby. You’ll pass more pipes, chimneys, railway lines, massive storage tanks, cranes, bridges, excavators, lorries, slag heaps and rubbish that you’ve ever seen in your life. It is a fascinating journey through an industrial landscape. Witness the redevelopment of Teesside at the massive Teesport project. Visit the Transport and Newport Bridges. Not a walk for those that only want hay meadows and babbling becks. Having said that, it does pass through two nature reserves.
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