■ Distance: 10¼ miles/16.4km ■ Time: 5-6hours ■  Grade: Moderate

■ Distance: 11 miles/17.7km ■ Time: 6½ hours ■  Grade: Challenging

Ian Battersby walks part of the Cleveland Way in Autumn

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

Autumn is a wonderful time for walks in Yorkshire with crisp days and golden colours. Here’s a selection of National Trust walks ( nationaltrust.org.uk ) to enjoy this autumn for all abilities and covering a range of distances