Silver Challenge

To achieve the Silver Walking Challenge you must complete two of the following walks.

Walk 1- Coldberry and Low Force

Distance - 10.5 miles

Difficulty - More Challenging / 3

Summary - a walk combining a view of the historic lead mining heritage of Teesdale, with rugged moorland and finally a beautiful return journey alongside the Tees, passing the attractive Low Force.

Walk 2- Crossthwaite Common

Distance - 9.8 miles

Difficulty - Hard / 4

Summary - A walk combining the rugged moorland of Harter Fell and Crossthwaite Common with the beauty of Holwick Scars and the pastures alongside the River Tees.

Walk 3 - Eggleston, Egglesburn and Romaldkirk

Distance - 9.4 miles

Difficulty - More challenging / 3

Summary - The walk follows the renowned Teesdale Way along the riverside and on to the attractive and peaceful villages of Eggleston and Romaldkirk before returning to Middleton on the old railway line with its excellent views of the dale.

Walk 4 - Grassholme Reservoir

Distance - 7.9 miles

Difficulty - More challenging / 3

Summary - A beautiful walk with fantastic views, initially climbing past Kirkcarrion on the Pennine Way, then dropping down through meadows to the reservoir, an excellent picnic spot. After walking on the bank side path, join the road briefly before dropping down through fields to the Tees Railway Walk for a gentle walk back.

Walk 5 - The Allotments

Distance - 6 miles

Difficulty - More challenging / 3

Summary - A walk combining beautiful woodland with rugged moorland and wonderful views of both the Teesdale and Hudeshope Valleys.