Stockton Central and Stockton West, family walk instructions

Starting outside of the Senators Pub in the Sainsburys car park on Bishopton Road West, use the footpath to join Bishopton Avenue and stay on the left-hand side of the road.

You will pass Sparks Daylight Bakery on your left-hand side. As you approach Newham Grange Park, cross over the road and head into the Durham Road Cemetery.

Walk along the path between the cemetery fence and the houses and you will arrive at The Cross of Sacrifice and a gate that takes you into the cemetery. Walking through the cemetery you will pass around the old chapel and reach the gate that leads onto Durham Road.

Turn left and walk past the Tees Esk & Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust building. Cross over at the pedestrian refuge near to St John the Baptist Church and Lilac Road and continue to walk down to the roundabout - facing the ongoing traffic - where you will need to cross the A177 Durham Road by-pass.

You may choose to cross the road again or walk towards the school and the Community Centre. If you choose to stay on the school side do note, the path will run out and you will be walking on grass.

Heading towards the Blue Bridge, turn left at Darlington Lane. Follow this towards the site of The Old Mile House Pub and cross the main road at the traffic lights and continue straight on until you reach the entrance to Newham Grange Park, just after Virginia Close. Cross the road to gain entrance into the park.

Pass the playground and bowling club, and follow the path around, taking in fire, earth, water and air. Keep your eyes open to the left and you may see the Monkey Puzzle Tree that dominates the tree line.

Exit the park into Whitehouse Farm estate along the footpath and follow Spenborough Road, Newstead Avenue and Barlborough Avenue until you see Stockton Sixth Form College and Stockton Town Football Club in front of you. This walk takes in a visit to the Football Club where you can get refreshments and learn about the history of the club.

Upon leaving the grounds of the College and Football Club, a short walk on Bishopton Road West, crossing the main road towards Sainsbury's, takes you back to the car park.