The Teesdale Way
SUMMARY
A heartfelt story filled with stunning previously unseen footage of Teesdale follows two local residents on their attempt to be the first to run the entire length of the River Tees in under 24 hours. Filmmaker and former local Ron Yeadon couples unparalleled countryside views with an inside look at the appeal of ultrarunning.
Duration: 48 minutes
Suggested rating: 12A
Accessibility: Closed captions available; audio described version in development
WATCH THE TRAILER
"I cannot recommend this film highly enough. I guarantee it will leave you breathless – and longing for landscapes of the North Pennines."
Jill Cole
Director of Northern Heartlands, Co-Chair of Culture Durham, Board Member of NE Culture Partnership
UK PREMIERE
The film premiered to a sold-out audience at The Witham, Barnard Castle on 26 May 2025.
PRESS
BBC Radio Tees morning interview with Rachel Teate, 26 May 2025
Teesdale Mercury "Running the Teesdale Way - on film" by Nicky Carter, 16 May 2025
Talking Teesdale Interview, 9 May 2025
The Northern Echo Events, 9 May 2025
CREDITS
Director and filmmaker: Ron Yeadon
Starring: Tom Watson, Owain Davies, Toby Baker
Additional cast: Ben Watson, Jane Philbrick, Phil Davies, Andrew Yeadon, David Philbrick
Original music by: Richard Luke
Graphics: Jeremy Simon
Additional footage: Toby Baker, Andrew Yeadon, Owain Davies, Jane Philbrick, Sam Forsyth, Rupert Philbrick, Gerardine O'Connor, Tom Watson
Story producer: Michelle Yeadon
Special thanks: Isobel Charman
CONTACT
For any press, screening or partnership enquiries, please contact mlyeadon@gmail.com.