Gorges · North East England
Teesdale
Teesdale — a gorge in scotland lowlands.
Trevor Littlewood — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
A British gorge — a narrow, steep-sided valley typically carved by a river through resistant limestone or sandstone country.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Teesdale Allotments SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Teesdale SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Teesdale is a gorge located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is characterised by its dramatic landscapes and natural beauty, shaped by glacial activity. The area is known for its diverse flora and fauna, making it a notable site for nature enthusiasts. Teesdale offers various walking trails, providing opportunities to explore its scenic surroundings.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6333, -2.1333
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Holwick
- Postcode
- DL12 0NJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
Sources
- manual: geonames-2636141 (CC BY 4.0)
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Low Way Farm Camping Site
Campsites · 0.6 km
Shielings and tracks on Holwick Scars
Archaeological sites · 0.6 km
Shielings and tracks on Holwick Scars
Archaeological sites · 0.6 km
Sand Force
Waterfalls · 0.7 km
Park End Wood
Wildlife reserves · 1.1 km
Holwick
Other places · 1.1 km
Prehistoric settlement
Archaeological sites · 1.2 km
Prehistoric settlement
Archaeological sites · 1.2 km
Roman period native farmstead
Archaeological sites · 1.4 km
Roman period native farmstead
Archaeological sites · 1.4 km
Prehistoric settlement and burial cairn
Burial mounds & barrows · 1.4 km
Nearby
📷 5📷 5Campsites · North East England
Low Way Farm Camping Site
Low Way Farm Camping Site — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 3Archaeological sites · North East England
Shielings and tracks on Holwick Scars
Shielings and tracks on Holwick Scars — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · North East England
Shielings and tracks on Holwick Scars
Shielings and tracks on Holwick Scars — archaeological in scotland lowlands.
📷 5📷 3Wildlife reserves · North East England
Park End Wood
Park End Wood in England North East, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Teesdale
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · North East England
Low Way Farm Camping Site
Low Way Farm Camping Site — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5B&Bs · North East England
Brunswick House
Brunswick House — a bed-and-breakfast in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hotels · North East England
The Teesdale Hotel
The Teesdale Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Daleview Holiday Park
Daleview Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Campsites · North East England
Lonton South Farm
Lonton South Farm — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · North East England
Leekworth Caravan and Camping Park
Leekworth Caravan and Camping Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 6Historic pubs · North East England
Commercial Hotel
Commercial Hotel in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
The White Swan Public House And Swan Cottage
The White Swan Public House And Swan Cottage in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 6Historic pubs · North East England
Cricketers' Arms Public House
Cricketers' Arms Public House in England North East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Turk's Head Public House
Turk's Head Public House in England North East, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North East England
Blue Bell Public House
Blue Bell Public House in England North East, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Teesdale?
- Teesdale is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL12 0NJ), in the parish of Holwick.
- What is Teesdale?
- Teesdale — a gorge in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Teesdale?
- Drivers can use postcode DL12 0NJ.
- Is Teesdale a protected site?
- Yes — Teesdale is part of the Teesdale Allotments SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Upper Teesdale SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Teesdale?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL12 0NJ. It sits within the Bishop Auckland parliamentary constituency.