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Teesdale Tours
Welcome
to a selection of NEW themed itineraries highlighting the very special
Teesdale mix of great scenery, fantastic history and culture, award winning
visitor attractions and a warm, professional Teesdale Welcome.
All itineraries include a detailed route plan with parking and access information, drive timings, recommended length of visits at attractions, refreshment stops and notes for in-tour itinerary. OS Map numbers are provided so you can plan the exact route.
Themed Itineraries
Teesdale's International Connections
International connections? In rural Teesdale? Certainly. Teesdale's local stories strike a chord regionally, nationally and even internationally.
Teesdale's Deep Peace
In today's frantic 24/7 world the opportunities to relax and refresh seem more attractive than ever before. Teesdale has a growing reputation for providing just the sort of peace and relaxation which tours are all about.
The Perfect Pennine Day
Teesdale is the hub of the vast North Pennine upland area. This is a full day exploring the best the area has to offer with a stop at an award-winning visitor attraction.
Teesdale's Hidden Gems
Everyone likes to discover the unexpected and we know how important it is to offer something new for those repeat visits.
Teesdale & Education Groups
Teesdale's attractions appeal to a wide range of differing groups and educational and school visits are always warmly welcomed.
Teesdale & Refreshment Stops with a Twist...
Teesdale offers group refreshment stops in stunning locations. Service is friendly and efficient and everything is done to make your group visit go smoothly. All venues are coach accessible. The visitor attractions listed offer access to their café facilities free of charge.
Gateway Iitineraries
Our gateway itineraries show you how to include Teesdale in your route through the north east region. Teesdale is an easy destination to reach from all directions.
Lake
District from Penrith and M6 to A1(M)
Teesdale is just a short drive from the Lake District. Easily accessible from the A66 it makes a perfect stopping point for cross-Pennine tours.
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Newcastle
/ Gateshead and Durham City
Combine a break in two of the top three city destinations in England (as voted by The Guardian) with a tour of some of England's most beautiful countryside.
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Scotch
Corner and Yorkshire Dales
Teesdale is the northernmost of the Yorkshire Dales. The little-known route over 'The Stang' Forest to Reeth in Arkengarthdale and Tan Hill, England's highest pub is an ideal country route for minibuses and people carriers. Coaches will prefer to use the main A1M/A66 access route described here.
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Pennines
from Hexham and Alston
The northern approach to Teesdale from Alston offers stunning views and easy access to High Force, England's highest waterfall.