Things to Do
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- Location: Durham Dales
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Tunstall Circular Walk
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Walking Route
Wolsingham, Bishop Auckland
This 2 mile walk circles the Tunstall Reservoir just north of Wolsingham, within the North Pennines National Landscape.
Teesdale Alpacas Farm Visits
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Attraction
Barnard Castle
Come for a leisurely wander around our farm and make friends with our wonderful animals.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2020 2020
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
Cowshill to Killhope – an extension of the Weardale Way
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Walking Route
Bishop Auckland
A linear 4 mile (6.5km) walk from Cowshill to Killhope Lead Mining Museum along the Mineral Valleys Footpath. This route is waymarked, signposted and covered by OS Explorer Map OL31.
Stanhope – Exploring A Legacy of Lead
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Walking Route
Stanhope, Bishop Auckland
Three short walks around Stanhope with an option to walk to Frosterley along a quiet road beside the River Wear. They are well waymarked and easy underfoot.
Forests for Wellbeing Trail - Hamsterley Forest
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Nature Trail
Hamsterley
Experience the wellbeing benefits of nature at Hamsterley Forest.
The Plotters' Forest at Raby Castle
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Adventure Park / Playground
Staindrop
The Plotters’ Forest is an immersive outdoor playground located in a magical Christmas Tree Plantation at Raby Castle.
The Stables Shop at Raby Castle
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Collection Service
Staindrop
Our Stables Shop at Raby Castle ia full of quality gifts and homeware, you are always guaranteed to find something unique. From beautiful cards to books, games and foodie treats, there is something for everyone
Coghlans Artisan Bakery
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Tasty Tours
Barningham
Coghlans handmade bread use no preservatives food colours or artificial flavours, just a natural product from yeast flour water and salt.
The Teesdale Challenge Walks
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Walking Route
Middleton In Teesdale
Teesdale Challenge Walks are a series of walks in Upper Teesdale, they range in difficulty from easy, family orientated walks through to 19 mile hikes.
The Rising at Raby Castle
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Castle / Fort
Staindrop
The Rising is a highly ambitious development from Raby Castle – the first destination of its kind in the North. Think acres of unexpected elegance, complete with heritage buildings, reimagined gardens, stylish shopping and local food that’s as fresh…
Horse Riding: Baldersdale Packhorse Trail - Horse
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Riding/Trekking Centre
BARNARD CASTLE
This circular 18km (60% off-road) horse riding trail has 370m of ascent and starts from the south side of Hury Reservoir. It initially follows the banks of Hury and Blackton Reservoirs in remote Baldersdale, before striking off over the moors on the…
Flatts Wood & Percy Beck Woodland Walks
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Walking
Barnard Castle
Two short circular walks in what was known as the ‘green lung’ of Barnard Castle when it was a thriving centre of the mill trade. History, flora and fauna, and a good stretch of those legs.
Walking in Teesdale - Barnard Castle West Circular ‘The Bridges Walk’
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Walking Route
Barnard Castle
A long, leisurely walk through the ever changing Deepdale Woods Nature Reserve; through open fields to the historic and picturesque Nabb Bridge over Deepdale Beck; down to the village of Boldron; past the ruins of Egglestone Abbey.
Wearhead Walk - The River Starts Here
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Walking Route
Bishop Auckland
A 1⁄2 mile stroll in upland countryside.
The Weardale Railway - The Auckland Project
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Railway
Stanhope
Take a ride on the Weardale Railway heritage passenger service to enjoy stunning views of Weardale, a National Landscape, and explore the historic market towns of Wolsingham and Stanhope.
Grassholme Reservoir Circular Walk
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Type:
Walking Route
Barnard Castle
A four mile circular footpath around the shoreline of Grassholme Reservoir, providing magnificent views across the water with a picnic area and shop.
Bowlees Visitor Centre
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Heritage / Visitor Centre
Newbiggin
Situated amidst stunning woodland, near to Low and High Force waterfalls and surrounded by rolling fields that boast some of the best hay meadows in England, Bowlees Visitor Centre has all you need to make your visit to the North Pennines National…
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Small Visitor Attraction of the Year Award - Gold 2016
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2019
- Visit England Visitor Ready 2024
W2W Cycle Route
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Cycle Route
Barnard Castle
Durham Section Bowes - Durham 40 miles - Map extract from the official Walney to Wear (W2W) Cycle Route Map, produced by Stirling Surveys and published by Footprint Maps ©2012.
Raby Castle Quest
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Family Fun
Staindrop
Come on our Raby Castle quest and explore the beautiful interiors while completing our family activity trail. Do you know how many sides the Octagon Drawing Room has? Or how many paintings of horses you can count in the Small Drawing Room?
The Manor House Hotel Spa
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Type:
Spa and Relaxation
Bishop Auckland
At The Manor Spa, we believe It's All About You, which is why our spa days and spa breaks are tailored to your needs.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Good Spa Guide 5 Bubble Spa 2024