THE area where the River Tees approaches the sea has been largely industrial in recent times, but the upper stretch of the river is very different in character. Here, while the villages, hamlets and r

Walking Weekend

Barnard Castle is famous for its stunning castle ruins towering over the beautiful River Tees. In recent times, though – during the pandemic – this charming market town became far more widely known as

■ Distance: 9¾ miles/15.8km ■ Time: 6-7 hours ■ Grade: Challenging

Ian Battersby walks part of the Cleveland Way in Autumn

Three contrasting walks to discover the ever-changing terrains encircling the Borrowdale valley and village of Rosthwaite in the Lake District .