Teesdale is revered as one of the most beautiful and spectacular areas in England. Its peaceful, unspoilt landscape is richly endowed with natural beauty and provides an incredible feeling of solitude and tranquillity.
In 1988 the whole of Upper Teesdale was included in the designation for the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). It stretches across 772 square miles (2000km²) and takes in parts of County Durham, Cumbria and Northumbria. The area is well-known for its diversity of wildlife and scenic excellence, but it also has an exceptional geological heritage. In 2003, in recognition of these unique qualities, the North Pennines became the first area in Britain to be awarded the status of UNESCO European and Global Geopark …show more content…
Dolerite is a hard igneous rock which played a prominent role in the surface geology and scenery of Teesdale. It formed 295 million years ago when magma oozed up through fractures in the earlier Carboniferous rocks, spreading out between the layers of limestone, sandstone and shale. The magma cooled and solidified into a massive sheet of igneous rock, reaching thicknesses of up to 230 feet (70m). Although the Whin Sill has suffered erosion and weathering spanning millions of years, it is only partly exposed at the …show more content…
It has a substantial network of footpaths and bridleways, providing access to an excellent choice of routes ranging from easy riverside rambles to strenuous fell walks. Since the introduction of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CRoW), often called the ‘right to roam’, route permutations are limitless. However, walkers should check for any restrictions before setting out if their journey ventures onto open access land, especially when accompanied by one of our four-legged friends. All the routes in this guide are on public rights of way and therefore do not have any dog restrictions.
Teesdale is a feast of delights, providing excellent opportunities for visitors, with a host of outdoor activities including angling, bird watching, canoeing, cycling, pony trekking, sailing, water skiing, windsurfing and much more. Your visit will leave you energised and uplifted, with just one wish – to return! And I’m sure that you will.
Stephen I.
In 1988 the whole of Upper Teesdale was included in the designation for the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). It stretches across 772 square miles (2000km²) and takes in parts of County Durham, Cumbria and Northumbria. The area is well-known for its diversity of wildlife and scenic excellence, but it also has an exceptional geological heritage. In 2003, in recognition of these unique qualities, the North Pennines became the first area in Britain to be awarded the status of UNESCO European and Global Geopark …show more content…
Dolerite is a hard igneous rock which played a prominent role in the surface geology and scenery of Teesdale. It formed 295 million years ago when magma oozed up through fractures in the earlier Carboniferous rocks, spreading out between the layers of limestone, sandstone and shale. The magma cooled and solidified into a massive sheet of igneous rock, reaching thicknesses of up to 230 feet (70m). Although the Whin Sill has suffered erosion and weathering spanning millions of years, it is only partly exposed at the …show more content…
It has a substantial network of footpaths and bridleways, providing access to an excellent choice of routes ranging from easy riverside rambles to strenuous fell walks. Since the introduction of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CRoW), often called the ‘right to roam’, route permutations are limitless. However, walkers should check for any restrictions before setting out if their journey ventures onto open access land, especially when accompanied by one of our four-legged friends. All the routes in this guide are on public rights of way and therefore do not have any dog restrictions.
Teesdale is a feast of delights, providing excellent opportunities for visitors, with a host of outdoor activities including angling, bird watching, canoeing, cycling, pony trekking, sailing, water skiing, windsurfing and much more. Your visit will leave you energised and uplifted, with just one wish – to return! And I’m sure that you will.
Stephen I.