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Walking in Teesdale (Paperback)
Loot Price: R323
Discovery Miles 3 230
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Walking in Teesdale (Paperback)
Series: Walking North East
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Loot Price R323
Discovery Miles 3 230
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The River Tees is one of the major rivers of the north and in it's
upper reaches is a heaven for walkers. Here the river descends from
the high Pennines, flowing between high moorland peaks as it makes
it's way down the valley. Then as the hills gradually lose their
height and become less stern, the wildness that characterises the
upper dales gives way to pastureland, woodland and pleasing
riverbank walks. However, don't just think of Teesdale as the main
river valley. The major tributaries of the Tees all flow in from
the west, these being the rivers Balder, Lune and Greta, while on
the eastern side an ample number of smaller becks and streams flow
in giving a number of hidden side-valleys that can be a joy to
explore. Together with the main river valley, this presents a vast
area to walk in for those willing to step away from the popular
Pennine and Teesdale Ways. While there are elements of both these
national trails included in the routes of a couple of these walks,
in the main this guide book takes you away from the more frequented
areas and presents a mixture of countryside. Here you can venture
onto the wild open moors, explore wooded side-valleys and stroll
along the riverbanks of the rugged but beautiful River Tees itself.
But the countryside of Teesdale is not just about the scenery,
splendid though that is. Like many upland areas of the north, lack
of cultivation and ploughing has meant that the hills have retained
much of the history that has been lost on lower-lying ground. If
you know where to look, then a walk through Teesdale can be a
fascinating education. In many ways Teesdale is one of the original
'open-air museums'.
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