Short but mighty! If you’re just starting out walking, we’ve got plenty of interesting routes for you to enjoy, spread right across the borough. Even a 10 minute brisk walk every day has health benefits

Cowpen Bewley Heritage Trail
0.5 miles (0.8km)
10-15 minutes
Suitable for prams and wheelchairs
A great heritage walk with views of Roseberry Topping! Capturing the scenes of the Old Medieval Open Fields. Look out for the Old School which was build in 1874. Drop into the fabulous pub for a lovely beverage and treat yourself to a spot of lunch.

John Whitehead Park
0.6 miles (1km)
15 minutes
Suitable for prams and wheelchairs
Great walk around the park for the whole family. Fantastic play and skate parks for the children to enjoy. Don’t forget to call into the sensory garden and surround yourself with nature. Stay for lunch or refreshments.

Norton Heritage Trail
1 miles (1.6km)
20 minutes
Suitable for wheelchairs and prams
Have a slow amble up and down leafy Norton High Street and you’ll be amazed what you notice. As well as the Duck pond there are quaint cafés, a lovely butchers, 18th century houses and the Saxon church of Saint Mary.

Newham Grange Park
0.9 miles (1.4km)
20 minutes
Mostly flat and paved
A nice short route that is amongst some beautiful trees and greenery. This short walk is easily accessible from a number of surrounding estates and is ideal for dog walkers and families, especially as there is a play park for younger children.

Stockton Heritage Trail
1.2 miles (2km)
25 minutes
Suitable for prams and wheelchairs
Take a stroll around Stockton High Street and discover interesting historical facts! This walk is fully accessible and takes you around some beautiful buildings and streets that some may not even know exist. A walk for all ages, with plenty of places to stop for a lunch or a quick refreshment break.

Sixfields and West Stockton Forest
1.3 miles (2.1km)
30 minutes
Uneven surfaces, muddy when wet
A lovely short walk across the 6 fields of Hartburn, a simple and straightforward route with other options to branch off around the fields and trees If you like. Another great walk for dog walkers or for those that just fancy a change of scenery . This is a little hidden gem and well worth a visit.

Stillington Forest Park
1.3 miles (2km)
30 minutes
Uneven surfaces
A beautiful nature walk situated behind St. John’s Church. The route takes you round the nature reserve amongst the trees and around the streams and pond – it’s ideal for a walk with the dog or just to get some fresh air and stretch your legs.

Yarm Heritage Trail
1.1 miles (1.8km)
30 minutes
Suitable for prams and wheelchairs
This short walk is fully accessible and takes you around points of historic interest in the beautiful town of Yarm. The walk is easy to follow and good for families, with plenty for the children to see and find, plus a play park near the Old Market Place.