18 August: Gibson’s Cave and Newbiggin, Middleton on Tees (William)
Gibson’s Cave and Newbiggin
Tuesday 18th August 2026
Starting Point: Bowlees Visitor Centre. 4 miles west of Middleton on Tees on B6277
What 3 words: riding.instant.inflating
A varied walk of c.6.5 miles Height gain: 850ft
Walk Route: Starting with a gentle ascent on a good footpath to look at Gibson’s Cave and Summerhill Force, we then return to the Car Park and follow another good footpath through the trees up the lower reaches of Hare Hill. Halfway up we then descend towards the River Tees and having crossed it follow it down river along the Pennine Way for ¾ mile until we reach Newbiggin. We then ascend northwards past High Crags and Silver Hill until we reach Moor House. We then descend down the road before turning off and returning to the Car Park via Summary Hill and the Nature Reserve.
Shorter options are available either by not crossing the River Tees or returning directly from Newbiggin.
Start time: 10.00am. Estimated finish time: 1.00.
Walk Leader; William Wilson 07702 756604
Terrain: Good footpaths and gravel/paved roads.
Walks cost £1 to cover mountain rescue contribution.
Equipment for this walk: walking boots and socks, waterproofs, small snack and drink, walking poles or stick.
Dogs: Dogs are allowed on this walk but must be on a lead. Some fields have beware of cows sign but these should be easily avoided by using parallel fields if calves are in place.
Toilets: Available in Bowlees Visitor Centre
Disclaimer: Everyone taking part in any of our group walks does so at their own risk. The group works on the same basis as a group of friends who go out walking together. Walk organisers accept no risk for anyone attending any walk and will not be held responsible for any accident, injury or loss occurring on a walk or in connection with travel to and from a walk. None of our leaders is qualified or has first aid training. Participants must read the walk description carefully and assess whether the terrain, distance and height gain of the walk are within their own and their guests’ capabilities and whether their equipment is suitable.