Section 3 of 13, Teesdale Way
Middleton in Teesdale to Romaldkirk
5.1 miles (8.3 km). About 2 hours, easy.
Start: NY 946 251. Finish: NY 999 227. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 166 m of climbing and 204 m of descent; highest point 268 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Middleton in Teesdale.
- Bus stops
- Rock Villa Road End, 160 m from the start. Directions NY 946 249Bridge Street, 200 m from the start. Directions NY 947 253Rock Villa Road End, 220 m from the start. Directions NY 945 249
- Car parks
- Short Stay parking (free), 310 m from the start. Directions NY 947 254Car park, 330 m from the start. Directions NY 947 254Car park, 410 m from the start. Directions NY 950 251
Getting back
The section finishes at Romaldkirk. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Egglestone Lane, 750 m from the finish. Directions NY 994 222Kirk Inn, 870 m from the finish. Directions NY 994 220
Planning the Teesdale Way
- Planning the whole trail: teesvalley-ca.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 35%, earth, rock and mud 19%; the rest (45%) isn't recorded.
About 31% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 1 gate, 2 stream crossings.
Steepest climb: about 48 m in a kilometre (1 in 21), starting 3.3 miles in.
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