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Raby Castle, Barnard Castle, High Force, Low Force, Cauldron Snout, Bowes Museum Lunedale,and Cow Green are all in the locality of the Daleview caravan parks campsites accommodation in Teesdale County Durham Uk. Local amenities include trout fishing, hiking the Pennine Way, golf, canoeing. Local villages include Romaldkirk, Mickelton and Cotherstone. It is an ideal location for touring caravans static caravans camping in the northeast uk. The Lake District and Weardale are also close by You can also check out the local 10 day weather forecast for the North East. Check out the links below.

Bowlees Visitor Centre

Situated near Newbiggin. a pretty picnic area with plenty of parking. The Visitor Centre is situated in an old chapel and explains the special wildlife and landscape of Teesdale, whilst providing an excellent base for exploring the upper dale. There is also a nature trail which is ideal for campers wishing to explore

Barnard Castle

This historic market town sits with style and character high above the River Tees. Strategically located on the edge of the North Pennines and Yorkshire Dales, it boasts a ruined Norman castle overlooking the river along which there are many attractive walks.There is also a golf course

Cauldron Snout

Lies below Cow Green Reservoir, a 200 foot cascade down dolerite steps. In the vicinity are plant species which have probably survived since the last Ice Age, notably the blue gentian.

Bowes

A small village on the edge of Stainmore. Dickens is reputed to have based the notorious Dotheboys Hall in "Nicholas Nickleby" on William Show's Academy in Bowes. The 12th century Keep still guards the approach to the Pass of Stainmore where Rey Cross stands as a memorial to Eric Bloodaxe, the last of the Viking Kings in England.

Cow Green Reservoir

Built in the 1960's, against the dramatic splendour of Widdybank Fell and now feeding the torrent of Cauldron Snout just below, Cow Green Reservoir is a place of stillness and calm. A nature trail suitable for walking hiking and disabled users explains the special interest of the upper Teesdale fells. Adjacent to a National Nature Reserve with an alpine climate.

High Force

England's largest waterfall High Force plunges over the Whin Sill volcanic rock to a deep pool 69 feet below. Beautiful surroundings. with a lovely wooded walk from the picnic site to the waterfall.


Eggleston Abbey

Eggleston Abbey A ruined 12th century abbey situated above a dramatic River Tees gorge. Nearby there is a fine example of a medieval pack horse bridge. From the abbey. there is a gentle riverside walk (1 mile) to the "meeting of the waters" where the Greta meets the Tees.



Low Force

Gentle falls just down from High Force in picturesque setting. The Wynch suspension bridge is the oldest in Europe dating from 1704.





Middleton-in-Teesdale

Is a quiet market town, once the centre of the North Pennines lead mining industry, situated on the Pennine Way 10 miles north-west of Barnard Castle. It is surrounded by the finest Teesdale scenery.



Raby Castle

Near the pretty village of Staindrop. Raby Castle lies in its superb deer park. An impressive Medieval castle. still owned by descendants of the family that built it. Furniture, paintings and horse-drawn carriages are among its attractions. Open regularly, but days change according to season.


Romaldkirk

One of the prettiest villages in the area built informally around 3 greens and with old stocks and village water pump. The 12th century church of St Romald, from which the village takes its name, is known locally as the "Cathedral of the Dales", The Rose and Crown is an 18th century coaching inn. Nearby are the attractive villages of Egglestone. Mickleton and Cotherstone.


Bowes Museum

Housed in a magnificent chateau-style building on the edge of Barnard Castle. Bowes Museum is one of the finest museums in the North. It houses an art collection of national importance. as well as a children's toy gallery and an unusual silver swan. Open all year round, there is ample parking. a cafe and attractive gardens.




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