They’re in County Durham, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Teesside and even Lancashire
But it’s actually bigger than most people think. The historic county of Yorkshire, which has existed for around 1,100 years, today includes bits which are also in County Durham, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Teesside and even Lancashire. Sections of God’s Own Country became parts of other administrative counties under the 1972 Local Government Act but the act – contrary to popular belief – did not abolish ancient county boundaries.
‘County Durham’ There’s High Force, a whopping waterfall on the River Tees and there’s the broad south bank of Upper Teesside. The next valley to the south is Lunedale which is beautifully unspoilt and rugged. Like this story? Sign up to our Explore Yorkshire newsletter where we showcase the best of Yorkshire locations and destinations as well as selected offers and competitions. Sign up here.
There’s a peaceful walk to be had under the imposing railway bridge and along the south bank of the Tees.While the pretty seaside town of Saltburn and the abbey town of Guisborough are worth visiting I won’t insult their residents by calling either town ‘Teesside’.
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