
Tees Barrage Marshes and Meadows
3.1 miles (5km)
1 hour 10 minutes
Rough, muddy when wet
Starting at the Tees Barrage, this route takes you through Portrack Marshes and out to Billingham Beck, before looping under the Newport Bridge and back along the River Tees.
The Route
























Route Map
Starting from the Tees Barrage, you can loop round in either direction. Click the top-right button on the map to open it in the Google Maps app on your phone
Cafés
For a well earned rest after your walk, the San Seb coffee truck is offering 25% off hot drinks to all walkers – find the discount code below.
The truck will be at the Barrage Wednesday – Sunday, 9am – 2pm, and Saturday 8am – 3pm. It’s highlighted on the map with the red cup.










Discount Code
To earn your discount code, you’ll have to do the walk first! Answer the question in the quiz below, and the code will be revealed. The location of the answer is marked on the route map with a green star.
Further Information
You can get to the Tees Barrage using the X10 or X12 busses, or it’s a mile walk from Thornaby train station. Parking is available at the barrage on both sides of the river.
The Billingham Beck section of this walk will be slippery when wet, so make sure to wear grippy shoes.