5.55 miles.

Explorer Maps OL31, - North Pennines

This walk starts from the village of Romaldkirk, then follows the Tees Railway Walkway to Cotherstone.
In Cotherstone head through the village then down to the riverside.
Initially follow the Teesdale Way footpath to Woden Croft, - a listed 18th century building where there are also holiday cottages.
Past Woden Croft the footpath leaves the Teesdale Way to head across fields to return to Romaldkirk.
It is possible to continue on the Teesdale Way beside the river, but our experience is that this is a very difficult footpath.

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The start of the walk is from the roadside by Cotherstone's parish church (NZ01210 19334). There is very limited parking here, and you may decide to find another convenient spot in the village.
Head up the road past the Rose and Crown and continue along the road in the direction of Cotherstone.
On your right head up the road to Hunderthwaite. At the brow of the hill the Tees Railway Walkway is on your left.
Follow the walkway for about 2 miles until you come to the minor road on the outskirts of Cotherstone.
Here turn left into the village, past St. Cuthbert's Church.
When you reach the main road turn left and continue through the village, until just past the Post Office a narrow lane takes you down to the riverside.
Cross the River Balder by the stone bridge, then continue along the Teesdale Way, initially beside the river.
The footpath then climbs up and heads over fields to Woden Croft.
Past Woden Croft, turn left past a field gate to follow the field footpath back to Romaldkirk.
At this point the footpath divides to follow the Teesdale Way beside the River Tees to return you to Romalddkirk. Our experience is that this footpath is difficult and potentially dangerous and it is not recommended.