[1] From the church hall turn left and with the grassy area of Scar Top to your left take the path ahead, ignoring the track to the right signed to Cotherstone. Follow the track down between the trees to arrive at the sculpture park with the river Tees ahead. Take a look at the sculptures before moving on.
[2] Take the path going upstream away from the castle, then at the silver bridge, (Deepdale aquaduct) turn left to cross it, pausing to enjoy the views both upstream and downstream towards the castle.
[3] At the far side of the bridge turn left along the pavement, soon with good views of the Castle, passing the close Flaxfield, indicating a former use, and the County Bridge ahead, once dividing Co Durham from North Yorkshire. Before reaching the bridge, notice some steps down to the river, and a marker indicating a flood level. Cross the road at the end of the bridge (but not the bridge) when traffic allows and continue along the pavement (The Sills) until the road ahead starts to rise away from the river, and bend left above.
[4] Here take the signed footpath left, which runs along the riverbank with small meadows, stables, and perhaps horses on your right. You will probably see ducks, and maybe dippers, or even kingfishers on this stretch.
[5] Now Thorngate Bridge, known as the Green Bridge, comes into view. Cross the bridge, from where there are good views of the river and apartments converted from the former derelict Thorngate Mill, to arrive in Thorngate. Many of these houses once belonged to local weavers. Notice the ‘weavers’ windows’ close together on the top floors.
[6] Go ahead until shortly on your left is Weft House at the corner with Thorngate Wynd, where you turn left. Follow the twists and turns and at the end pass through a small gap in a low wall to your right. Cross the small stony open area to reach Bridgegate, to turn left along the pavement. Bridgegate was formerly the centre of the carpet weaving industry.
[7] Keep on along the pavement with views of the river to your left and, on the far side, steps down to the water. To your right and ahead there are good views of the castle. Cross the road at a convenient break in the traffic before reaching the County Bridge.
[8] On reaching the bridge take the pavement to the recess at the middle of the bridge for a good view upstream. It is said that illicit weddings took place here in the 18th century. Now retrace your steps to take the path up beside the castle, still with good views of the river to reach a junction of paths. Turn right to take the path up beside the castle walls to Scar Top and back to the church hall and the start.