The Grey Panthers

Explorer Map 306 - Middlesbrough and Hartlepool

A straightforward walk using clear and level footpaths, and an easy to follow route.
There are steps to climb (up and down) on two of the bridges, but otherwise there are no gradients.

A map of the route followed has been plotted on the Ordnance Survey mapping website, By selecting the ink below you will be taken to this map, - complete with distances and heights marked on the route.

OS Link

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The start of the walk is from the car park at the Tees Barrage and International White Water Sports Centre (NZ462 191).
Cross the Barrage onto the South bank of the River Tees.
Follow the footpath beside the river, past the University campus, to the Infinity Bridge.
Continue alongside the river then turn left along the footpath beside the "canal".
Continue under the road bridge, but leave the "canal" by the footbridge a little bit beyond.
Turn right and head Westwards towards the Teesquay Millennium Bridge.
Cross the bridge, then walk along the quay side to the Princess of Wales bridge and continue to the Tees Barrage.
Now follow the Teesdale Way beside the river to the Newport Bridge.
Take the steps up to the bridge and cross it.
Now return to the Barrage via the Teesdale Way beside the river.