Amy McPherson explores an interesting stretch of our coastline, where nature is recovering from the region’s industrial past

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

Vivienne Crow gets to walk two National Trails for the price of one

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

■ Distance: 5¾ miles/9.2km ■ Time: 3 hours ■ Grade: Moderate

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