The Wild Flowers of Upper Teesdale

Tour Code: GBR29

A 5-day exploration of the botanical treasures of this unique and scenic limestone region.

£995

Land Only
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Highlights

  • Biggest diversity of rare plants & species in one location in Britain
  • Search for rare Arctic-alpine flora
  • Melancholy Thistle, Meadow Crane’s-bill & Sweet Cicely on road verges
  • Visit botanical hotspots & see as many species of the Teesdale Assemblage as possible
  • Black Grouse, Red Grouse, Lapwing & Curlew
  • Walk along River Tees & visit the famous waterfalls of Low & High Force

Summary

Upper Teesdale is a plant-lover’s paradise. The North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, of which Upper Teesdale is an integral part, became the first area in Britain to be awarded the status of a UNESCO European and Global Geopark in June 2003. It has an incredible level of plant (and animal) diversity and during this short break we will visit some of the main botanical hotspots of this unique and scenic limestone region, visiting a wide range of habitats from low-lying hay meadows, rough grazing pastures and juniper woods to limestone grassland.

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Outline Itinerary

Day
1
Arrive at hotel; Low Force (River Tees)
Day
2
Widdybank Farm and Cetry Bank
Day
3
Harwood & Cow Green
Day
4
Cronkley Fell (weather permitting)
Day
5
High Force (River Tees); Depart

What's Included?

Food

Breakfasts and evening meals are included in the holiday cost, beginning with the evening meal on Day 1 and finishing with breakfast on Day 5. Lunches, and daytime snacks and drinks, are not included in the cost of this tour. We will need to carry our own picnic lunch each day (these can be provided by the hotel at a small extra charge).

Accommodation

Accommodation will be at the Teesdale Hotel located in the quaint and pretty Dales village of Middleton-in-Teesdale in the heart of the Durham Dales near Barnard Castle. Accommodation will be in twin or double rooms, all en suite and with tea and coffee-making facilities.

Dates & Prices

2027

Land Only

£995

Prefer to Travel in a Private Group?

For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

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