TWO new leaflets will help walkers trace the rich lead mining heritage of part of the North-East.
Both walks are in Teesdale, County Durham, where lead mining dates back to at least the 15th Century, and possibly to pre-Roman times.
One focuses on a four-mile trek around Eggleston and the other on a six-mile walk in the Hudeshope Valley, near Middleton-in-Teesdale, which was the industry's main administrative centre in the dale.
The leaflets include a brief history with archive photographs showing mines, smelt works and workshops.
Packaged in a waterproof wallet, packs cost £2 25p, plus 50p postage, from Tourist Information Centres or from Durham County Council on 0191-383-4144.
The routes can also be sampled with a guide as part of the North Pennines Jubilee Festival Roof of England Walks to be held over the Queen's Golden Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend of Sunday and Monday, June 2 and 3.
For further information about the guides, telephone (01833) 641000.
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