Stockton Rural John Walker's Walk, Wynyard, family walk instructions

The walk begins at the junction of The Wynd. Entering the woods, from The Wynd, follow the path parallel to the A689.

Veer to the right, into a clearing, to head south along a track which is clearly visible, but not paved.  Here you join the Wynyard Country Path. Follow this with the fields on your left as it gently curves around the first of two lakes.

A flat, gentle, but muddy (depending on the weather) stroll, sees you turn left, right and then right again as you navigate around the second lake. Neither of these are accessible but offer a nice vista across them, often occupied with birdlife.

Leave the Wynyard Country Path, turning right as we reach Warren Farm, to head towards Wynyard Golf Course.

Follow the path as it veers to the right with the forest on your right-hand side. Houses will appear on your right as you continue towards the Golf Club building.

Emerging from the golf course, turn left onto Wellington Drive, and follow the footpath, past the spectacular homes once inhabited by Douglas Hall and Alan Shearer, among others.

The road bisects the golf course, affording spectacular views (keep your eyes peeled for wild deer). Continue on this road as it meanders through the estate.

At the T-junction, turn right onto the Wynd, and follow this as it gently climbs up and down through the estate, with the Kennel Hill Plantation on your left.

As you continue on The Wynd, you reach the starting point near Wellington Drive.