Join a group walk (guided walk) to get outdoors, meet new people, see more of your local area and improve health and wellbeing. Many fantastic groups around the borough offer guided walks – some are free of charge and some charge a small fee.
Where the Guided Walks are:
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Stepping Out in Stockton
Stepping Out in Stockton has been delivering short guided walking groups for over 10 years. They offer a programme of free, local walks in Stockton-on-Tees, which take place every week throughout the year, except bank holidays and the week between Christmas and New Year.
Billingham
Mondays 10.30 am from outside Boyes. On the third Monday of each month meet at 10.00 am for a car share to different locations. All Billingham walks are unsuitable for wheelchairs or buggies. Stout footwear is advisable. All the walks are approximately 90 minutes in duration.
Eaglescliffe
Mondays at 1.00 pm from outside Eaglescliffe Medical Centre. This walk is approximately 60 – 75 minutes in duration.
Ingleby Barwick
Tuesdays at 10.00 am from Ingleby Barwick Community Hall, Haresfield Way. Mainly on good paths but some walks unsuitable for buggies and wheelchairs. These walks are approximately 60 – 90 minutes in duration.
Norton Library
Tuesdays at 1.00 pm outside Norton Library. On the first Tuesday of each month meet at an alternative local location, Contact John on 0779 167 6257 for the meeting point. All Norton Library walks are unsuitable for wheelchairs or buggies. Stout footwear is advisable. These walks are approximately 1½ to 2 hours in duration. Please bring your bus pass as occasionally the walks may be a linear route.
Tees Barrage
Wednesdays at 9.30 am from the car park outside the White Water Centre. The walks are mainly along good paths and suitable for buggies and wheel chairs. The walk is approximately 60 – 90 minutes in duration.
Norton
Wednesdays at 1.30: Meeting point: Near the old school arch Boots the Chemist on Norton High Street. These walks are approximately 60 minutes in duration.
Newtown Resource Centre Durham Road
Thursdays at 10.00 am from the reception area near Nancy’s Diner. These walks are approximately 60 minutes in duration.
Ragworth Neighbourhood Centre
Fridays at 10.00 am from the reception area off St John’s Way. On the third Friday of each month, these walks are replaced by Awaydays. These walks are approximately 60 minutes in duration.
Away days
On the third Friday of the month, we travel by coach to a different area for a walk of approx. 3 miles followed by approx. 2 hours of free time to explore the town/city. We depart from Ragworth Neighbourhood Centre, St John Way, Stockton, TS19 0FB at 9.30 am and return to Ragworth by 4 pm. There is a charge to cover the travel cost (from £10-£15 for members; £15-£20 for non-members if places are available). Booking is essential, call 0752 832 6094 or email steppingoutingstockton@gmail.com 3 weeks before for members and 1 week before for non-members.
| Dates | Area | Distance |
| 16 January | Durham | 2.8 miles |
| A figure of 8 walk around sports fields and back beside Rivers Wear below the Cathedral. | ||
| 20 February | Knaresborough | 2.7 miles |
| A circular walk out along the River Nidd and back through trees to Castle Grounds. | ||
| 20 March | Helmsley | 2.9 miles |
| A circular walk through the Market Square and former railway station before heading out to woods. Returning across fields and beside Borough Beck. | ||
| 17 April | Metrocentre to Gateshead Quays | 3.1 miles |
| A walk along the south bank of River Tyne passing Dunstan Staithes and the Tyne Bridges, finishing in Baltic Square by the Gateshead Millennium Bridge. | ||
| 15 May | Seaham | 2.5 miles |
| A circular walk along the promenade before passing St. Marys Church & Seaham hall. Returning along a woodland path and an old rail track bed | ||
| 19 June | Kirkby Stephen | 3.4 miles |
| A circular walk beside River Eden towards Nateby and returning on the disused South Durham and Lancashire Union Railway via Hartley. | ||
| 17 July | Sandsend to Whitby | 2.3 miles |
| A linear walk from Sandsend to the bandstand in Whitby. | ||
| 21 August | Goathland to Grosmont | 3.2 miles |
| A linear, downhill walk on the route of the former railway line via Beck Hole. | ||
| 18 September | Seaton Sluice to Whitley Bay | 2.9 miles |
| A linear walk from Seaton Sluice through Old Hartley passing St. Mary’s Lighthouse and along the promenade to Spanish City in Whitley Bay. | ||
| 16 October | Fountains Abbey to Ripon | 3.9 miles |
| A linear walk from Fountains Abbey through Studley Royal Deer Park & Studley Roger. A section beside the River Skell leads to Borrage Lane to end at Ripon Market Square. | ||
| 20 November | Rawcliffe Bar to York | 2.5 miles |
| A Linear, flat walk close to the River Ouse concluding at Lendal Bridge on the edge of the city centre. | ||
Walk This Way
Walk this way are Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council’s guided walks. Enjoy your local area’s fresh air, sights and sounds with a fully qualified walk leader.
Wynard Woodland Park
Every first and third Wednesday of every month at 10 am. The meeting point is on the platform outside the Station House Team Room. The walk will take between 30-90 minutes depending on the ability of the group.
Here’s a video showing what the walk is like: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-eOJmLmQSc
To find out more information about the guided walks contact Vicky Fawcett
Age UK
Age UK delivers group walks right across Middlesbrough and Stockton, for anyone aged 50+.
The walks are 60-90 minutes long, they have a cafe stop at the end and there’s no need to book a place.
The walks take place on Mondays and Thursdays. The locations vary each week and include:
Ropner Park, Preston Park, Yarm, Tees Barrage, Hemlington, Stewart’s Park and Stockton High Street.
Below is a timetable for January – March 2026 walks.
Walks may be subject to change especially during adverse weather. Please contact Helen or Alex on 01642 805500 if you are unsure.
Monday Walks:
Jan 12th: Tees Barrage
Jan 19th: Yarm Town Hall
Jan 26th: Preston Park
Feb 2nd: Hemlington Lake
Feb 9th: Stewart Park
Feb 16th: Yarm Town Hall
Feb 23rd: Stockton High Street
March 2nd: Tees Barrage
March 9th: Preston Park
March 16th: Yarm Town Hall
March 23rd: Elmwood Centre
March 30th: Stewart Park
Thursday Walks:
Jan 8th: Ropner Park & Bowling
Jan 15th: Stockton High Street
Jan 22nd: Ropner Park & Bowling
Jan 29th: Elmwood Centre
Feb 5th: Ropner Park & Bowling
Feb 12th: Preston Park
Feb 19th: Ropner Park & Bowling
Feb 26th: Hemlington Lake
March 5th: Ropner Park & Bowling
March 12th: Tees Barrage
March 19th: Ropner Park & Bowling
March 26th: Yarm Town Hall
Red Balloons Walk and Talk Groups
Red Balloons are a mental health support group, and they provide a range of “walk and talk” guided walking groups throughout the Tees Valley. Click here to jump to their website and find out more.
Stockton Rambling Club
Stockton Rambling Club offers a variety of guided walks for all experience levels, ranging from 5 miles to 16 miles. Whether you prefer midweek walks or weekend adventures, we have something for everyone.
Midweek Walks (Self-Transport Required)
- One Wednesday per month – A walk of up to 5 miles.
- Three Thursdays per month – Walks of up to 8 or 9 miles.
Participants must arrange their transport to the start point for these walks.
Sunday Walks (Coach Transport Available – £14 Flat Fare)
- Three different routes are offered, varying between 10 and 16 miles.
- Suitable for those able to complete at least 10 miles in 6 hours.
- Destinations include North Yorkshire, the Yorkshire Dales, County Durham, and occasionally further afield to the Lake District and Northumbria.
For more details, visit: www.stocktonramblingclub.org