Polmear is situated at the junction of two long distance footpaths.

There are two major long distance footpaths through the town.

Today, the track bed forms part of the Marriott's Way, a long distance footpath.

The former railway line is now a long distance footpath and cycleway.

The Cleveland Way connects with various other long distance footpaths.

Both trails connect with longer distance footpaths leading off the reserve.

The Jurassic Way long distance footpath runs through the village.

The long distance footpath was officially opened on 30 May 1985.

The Viking Way long distance footpath passes through the village.

It is the western end of the GR 10 long distance footpath.