Low Coniscliffe to River Tees Heritage Walks Route H2 Darlington High Coniscliffe Circular Walk www.letsgoteesvalley.co.uk A level, easy going 7 mile (11km) walk along farm tracks, bridleways and with superb views. The route takes in sites steeped in history, including High Coniscliffe where several bloody 8th century murders in Viking England took place. Walking instructions Please note at certain times the crops, in particular oil seed rape, are high and so paths across fields are not as easy to see. 1. The walk starts at the Baydale Beck Inn on the A67 between Darlington and Piercebridge. Follow the signed bridleway to the left of the pub (the sign is not in great condition) 2. The track bears left then immediately right 3. Follow the well-used bridleway. Please note, it can be very muddy in large sections along here at times. 4. At Coniscliffe Grange Farm do not enter the farmyard, turn left along the top of the field, pass through a gate and cross the A1 motorway 5. Walk along the track and through the kissing gate 6. Cross the sleeper bridge and pedestrian gates 7. Bear left at the corner of the field 8. Pass through the pedestrian gate 9. Pass through the pedestrian gate 10. Walk over a short section of boardwalk 11. Follow the path across the field, please note: it can get muddy in places 12. Pass through the gate 13. Follow the path across the field 14. Take the 2-step stile in the hedge, walk across the meadow 15. Turn left and walk towards the old Mill House, continue along the short Mill Lane until you reach the A67 16. Turn right and walk past the Spotted Dog Inn and up through High Coniscliffe village as far as the church. Turn left and follow the path. 17. There is a steep section here, which can be fairly slippery. Please take care. 18. Follow the path along the river, keeping it to your right 19. You have reached Low Coniscliffe 20. Take the metal stile leading through the woods and then the metal gap, there is also an alternative route through the village 21. Cross the wooden stile at the edge of the village, or alternatively walk out of the village along the road 22. Follow the footpath to the one-step wooden stile. Walk to the A67, coming out opposite the Baydale Beck Inn where you started. Heritage sites along the route There has been an inn on the site of the Baydale Beck for more than 200 years. Dick Turpin is also reputed to have slept here. High Coniscliffe dates back to Saxon times. The origin of the name is from Old English and Old Norse, mean- ing ‘Kings Cliff’. It seems to have a bloody place in Viking England with a king of Northumbria and several nobles being murdered here at various times during the 8th century. St Edwin’s Church, High Coniscliffe is Norman and dates from 1170. The spire, which can be seen from a distance was added in the 13th century. It is dedicated to Edwin, King of Northumbria who converted to Christianity in 627 and also declared himself overking of all England. The Spotted Dog pub was named after a foxhound, called Blue Cap, which won a race at Newmarket with a wager with a stake of 500 guineas in 1792. This walk is close to bus routes X75/76. Plan your car free journey via the journey planner on our website www.letsgoteesvalley.co.uk. Wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather. Be careful near the river and keep children away from the edge. Please follow the Countryside Code, take your rubbish with you and leave gates as you found them. 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