England Coast Path - Newport Bridge to Middlesbrough Clock Tower

This urban section of the England Coast Path follows the south bank of the Tees from the Newport Bridge to the Transporter Bridge and Clock Tower. This allows good views of both bridges and the northern bank of the Tees. The path is accessible although it runs through an industrial part of Middlesbrough. This section can easily be combined with a visit to Middlesbrough Town Centre.

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A Stockton-on-Tees walk posted on 06/12/21 by sarahhcfe. Last update : 07/12/21
  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 6.40 km
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    Calculated time: 1h 50 
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    Difficulty: Easy
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    Return to departure point: No
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    Vertical gain: + 8 m
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    Vertical drop: - 10 m
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    Highest point: 16 m
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    Lowest point: 1 m
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    District: Stockton-on-Tees 
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    Start: N 54.572962° / W 1.266307°
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    End: N 54.576457° / W 1.240592°
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Description

(S) Start at the Portrack/Newport Bridge bus stop next to Portrack Meadow, call here to see the Germination Sculpture. When you are read, cross the road to the ast side and cross Newport Bridge. As you reach the far side of the bridge take the cycle path ramp (1) to your left down to the riverbank.

  1. Follow the wide unsealed cycle path along the riverbank, there are views across the Tees to Haverton Hill and Port Clarence on your left and industrial buildings on your right. Look back for a view of Newport Bridge.
  2. Continue walking around the curve of the Tees until you reach Teesaurus Park (2) . Follow the cycle path to the right until you reach Riverside Park Road, turn left (3) .
  3. Walk along Riverside Park Road which becomes Depot Road until you reach the roundabout, cross the roundabout (4) into Vulcan Street. You can take a detour here up North Street to see the Old Town Hall which stands abandoned. Return to Vulcan Street and continue to Ferry Road, you can detour here to get a view of the Transporter Bridge from the south side of the river. Return to Vulcan Street and continue walking until you reach the Hydraulic Clock Tower (5) .

(E) From here walk up Dock Street back to the town centre.

Waypoints

  1. S : km 0 - alt. 8 m - Newport Bridge
  2. 1 : km 0.4 - alt. 16 m - Cycle Path Entrance Newport Bridge
  3. 2 : km 2.96 - alt. 4 m - Teesaurus Park
  4. 3 : km 3.24 - alt. 7 m - Riverside Park Road
  5. 4 : km 4 - alt. 5 m - Roundabout
  6. 5 : km 4.98 - alt. 6 m - Hydraulic Clock Tower
  7. E : km 6.4 - alt. 6 m - Middlesbrough Town Centre

Useful Information

  • Transport: Take the Stagecoach 1 bus from Middlesbrough Bus Station or Hartlepool to the start of the walk on the Newport Bridge Approach Road in Portrack, Stockton. Park in the town centre, I suggest the Zetland Multi-Story Car Park, this is in easy reach of the end of the walk. The railway station is nearby. Both are within easy walk of the bus station.
  • Facilities: There are no facilities on this route, there are toilets at Zetland Multi-Story Car Park, the bus station and the railway station. There are lots of cafes and restaurants in the town centre.
  • Accessibility: This route is fully accessible as it follows a cycle path. There is a ramp from Newport Bridge to the riverside

Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.

During the walk or to do/see around

  • Portrack Meadow with its Germination Sculpture
  • Newport Bridge
  • Teesaurus Park
  • Transporter Bridge and Visitor Centre (currently closed)
  • Old Town Hall
  • Hydraulic Clock Tower
  • If you have time to go into the town centre you can visit other attractions such as the Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (MIMA), or a little further out, the Dorman Museum and Albert Park.

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