Discover Teesdale

Themed Tours & Itineraries - Writers and Artists

Writers and Artists - famous visitors to Teesdale include Charles Dickens, Sir Walter Scott and artists Cotman and Turner. This tour explores their favourite corners, the places they stayed and the views that inspired them.

Route Plan

Barnard Castle – follow the signs from the Butter Market roundabout to Bowes Museum – turn left out of the gates of the Museum and pass Barnard Castle School on the left – 1st turn right down unclassified road to Abbey Bridge - Egglestone Abbey (view from road. Mini coach and car access only) – Rokeby Park – (Morritt Arms hotel) - A66 (west) – exit into Bowes village (coach turning area at top of village) – A67 – B6277 – Cotherstone – Romaldkirk - Middleton in Teesdale – B6277 – Newbiggin - Low Force/Wynch Bridge (lay by parking) – High Force – return to Middleton in Teesdale – B6282 - B6278 – Barnard Castle

Coach Timings

Barnard Castle – Bowes village (via above route) = 20 mins
Bowes village – Middleton in Teesdale = 30 mins
Middleton in Teesdale – Low Force/Wynch Bridge = 10 mins
Low Force – High Force = 5 mins
High Force – Middleton in Teesdale = 15 mins
Middleton in Teesdale – Barnard Castle = 25 mins

Attractions

Include one or more of the following attractions.

Barnard Castle

Full day recommended for fascinating market town and Castle managed by English Heritage
Group bookings: +44(0)1833 638212 (site custodian) or +44(0)191 2691200 (regional head office)

www.english-heritage.org.uk/filestore/visitsevents/asp/visits/Details.asp?Property_Id=116

The Bowes Museum

Designated European fine art collection, Grade 1 listed building and park

2-3 hours

Group bookings: +44(0)1833 694605
Email: enquiries@thebowesmuseum.org.uk
Website: www.thebowesmuseum.org.uk

Rokeby Hall

Stately home on the banks of the River Tees

1 hour

Group bookings: +44(0)1833 637334

High Force

England’s highest waterfall managed by Raby Estates

45 minutes (to include walk to/from falls)

Group bookings: +44(0)1833 640209

Email: teesdaleestate@rabycastle.com www.rabycastle.com/high_force.htm

Middleton-in-Teesdale

Former lead mining company town with Tourist Information Centre and local shopping

Refreshments

Barnard Castle Variety of tearooms/pubs
Thorpe Farm Peel House Group bookings: +44(0)1833 627242 Email: info@thorpefarm.co.uk www.thorpefarm.co.uk
Morritt Arms Hotel Group bookings: +44(0)1833 627232 Email: relax@themorritt.co.uk www.themorritt.co.uk
Middleton in Teesdale Village bakers/tearoom
Teesdale Hotel Group bookings: +44(0)1833 640264 Email: enquiries@teesdalehotel.com www.teesdalehotel.com

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Tour Details

Dales on Rails | Gateway - Newcastle | Gateway - Lakes | Gateway - Dales | Gateway - Pennines

Themed Tours

Famous Families | Gardens & Geology | Land of 3 Rivers | Roman Route | Writers & Artists

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