Tees Barrage – Portrack Marsh Nature Reserve loop from Maze Park

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Tees Barrage – Portrack Marsh Nature Reserve loop from Maze Park

Easy

riders

Tees Barrage – Portrack Marsh Nature Reserve loop from Maze Park

01:05

17.7km

60m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 4.49 km for 80 m

After 7.05 km for 214 m

After 9.10 km for 65 m

After 9.62 km for 301 m

After 10.7 km for 96 m

After 15.1 km for 78 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

2.41 km

South Tees Cycleway at Newport Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • River

3.48 km

View of Teesside from Maze Park Hump

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice 360 view of surrounding area of Teesside, Good for both walking and riding.

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4.53 km

Maze Park Nature Reserve Entrance

Highlight • Forest

a lovely little nature reserve which can be found at the side of the Tees opposite the white water park(tees barrage).

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5.00 km

Tees Barrage Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Nice view of the Barrage crossing over the River Tees, Lovely area for running along river banks. White water rafting and rowing also available in the area.

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7.08 km

Teesquay Millennium Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

Teesquay Millennium Footbridge is a spectacular footbridge over the River Tees which opened in 2000. The bridge is suspended from cables hung from a 131-foot (40 m) high mast and …

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9.70 km

View of the River Tees from Surtees Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Great view of the River Tees upstream towards Thornaby.

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13.1 km

Tees Barrage

Highlight • Structure

This is a great cycle path along the River Tees next to the Tees Barrage and bridge. You can watch kayakers and rafters navigating the rapids on the white water …

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13.4 km

Portrack Marsh Nature Reserve

Highlight • Trail

This wetland nature reserve attracts hundreds of birds each year and is home to a variety of mammals, amphibians, insects and wildflowers. A network of footpaths enables you to explore …

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17.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

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