Walking

There's plenty of scope to explore Durham on foot, from a leisurely city stroll along the banks of the River Wear to the more strenuous Pennine Way. Durham's Heritage Coast offers a stunning landscape of beaches, cliffs and headlands, whilst the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Durham Dales are truly special places that have much to offer - from wild moorland to picturesque villages nestling in valleys.

Further details on walking routes and guided walks across Durham can be obtained from: Durham County Council countryside events and guided walks; The Ramblers-Durham Group; North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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Beacon Hill and Hawthorn Village Walk

Walk a spectacular stretch of Heritage coastline along dramatic cliff tops that include exceptional views. This area is of particular geological and botanical interest, and is bordered by meadow and woodland alive with wildlife.

Beacon Hill and Hawthorn Village Walk

Type:

Regional Walking Route

Location:

Seaham
St. John's Chapel Walk

High up in Weardale, this is a lovely country walk that is not too difficult - apart from a short climb up to Allercleugh Farm - yet rewards with a real sense of being away from the crowds.

St. John's Chapel Walk

Type:

Regional Walking Route

Location:

St John's Chapel
Blanchland and the Derwent Valley Walk

You'll never forget this timeless stroll through one of England's oldest and most beautiful villages with its striking mixed woodland situated right on the River Derwent. It’s set in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Blanchland and the Derwent Valley Walk

Type:

Regional Walking Route

Location:

Blanchland
High Force and Upper Teesdale Walk

Feel the gentle upland breeze and invigorate your spirits on this walk through the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

High Force and Upper Teesdale Walk

Type:

Regional Walking Route

Location:

Middleton-in-Teesdale
Durham Dales, Stanhope Walk in Weardale

Classic Durham Dales scenery. Explore nearby attractions including Killhope award winning Lead Mining centre; Harehope Quarry environmental education centre; Weardale Museum and High House Chapel and the Weardale Railway.

Durham Dales, Stanhope Walk in Weardale

Type:

Regional Walking Route

Location:

Stanhope
Durham Dales, Romaldkirk in Teesdale

A River Tees green valley criss-crossed by drystone walls. Walk along the valley from Romaldkirk, a pretty village of three greens. See the Devil's Door in St. Romald church. It was blocked up in the Middle Ages to keep Satan out.

Durham Dales, Romaldkirk in Teesdale

Type:

Regional Walking Route

Location:

Romaldkirk
Durham Dales,Tunstall Valley, Wolsingham in Weardale

Walk high on both sides of the valley from Wolsingham to the wooded banks of Tunstall Reservoir. The Durham Prince Bishops developed Wolsingham from the 12th Century onwards as deer-hunting country and it is still well-wooded today.

Durham Dales,Tunstall Valley, Wolsingham in Weardale

Type:

Regional Walking Route

Location:

Wolsingham
Wild North Discovery

Guided activity-based holidays exploring the wildlife and nature of the North Pennine Dales. We also offer greenwood working and bushcraft holidays and short breaks.

Wild North Discovery

Type:

Outdoor and Wildlife Activity

Location:

Stanhope