Section 4 of 13, Teesdale Way
Romaldkirk to Barnard Castle
5.8 miles (9.4 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: NY 999 227. Finish: NZ 049 165. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 265 m of climbing and 288 m of descent; highest point 252 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Romaldkirk.
- Bus stops
- Egglestone Lane, 750 m from the start. Directions NY 994 222Kirk Inn, 870 m from the start. Directions NY 994 220
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 500 m from the start. Directions NY 995 225Car park, 590 m from the start. Directions NY 994 231Car park (free), 860 m from the start. Directions NY 991 229
Getting back
The section finishes at Barnard Castle. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Flatts Road, 50 m from the finish. Directions NZ 049 166Galgate - Commercial Hotel, 90 m from the finish. Directions NZ 049 166Galgate, 90 m from the finish. Directions NZ 049 166
Planning the Teesdale Way
- Planning the whole trail: teesvalley-ca.gov.uk.
What to expect
About 3% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 8 stiles, 1 kissing gate, 8 gates.
Steepest climb: about 72 m in a kilometre (1 in 14), starting 0.1 miles in.
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