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  • family walking hand in hand through lush green trees at Auckland Castle Deer Park
    In Inspire, Walks, Outdoors, Coast, Family Fun

    Five Fab Short Circular Walks

    on May 10 2024

    Get outside and explore Durham's great outdoors with our guide to five fab short circular walks you can enjoy, all 5 miles or under.

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  • couple walking with their white dog on the beach at Seaham, County Durham.
    In Inspire, Coast, Outdoors

    Must Visit Beaches in Durham

    on Aug 10 2023

    All along the Durham Heritage Coast you'll find an incredible array of captivating beaches that are waiting to be discovered.

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  • view of the north sea and blast beach from a bench at Nose's Point Nature Reserve
    In Inspire, Outdoors, Walks, Coast

    Seven views with a bench you need to see

    on May 11 2023

    Seven wonderful walks in Durham, where you can also sit back, relax and enjoy the view!

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  • man and woman walking through sea caves at Blackhall Beach, County Durham
    In Inspire, Coast, Outdoors

    Five Natural Wonders on the Durham Heritage Coast

    on Mar 28 2023

    Top five ways to experience and enjoy natural wonders along Durham's stunning coastline.

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  • couple sat with back to camera looking out at North Sea on the Durham Heritage Coast.
    In Inspire, Outdoors, Family Fun, Coast, Activities

    Seven ways you can get closer to nature along the Durham Heritage Coast.

    on Jan 30 2023

    To celebrate the beginning of the year of the coast, we’ve picked seven ways you can get closer to nature and boost your wellbeing along the Durham Heritage Coast. 
     

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  • family of woman, man and three children walking eating ice creams in Seaham Marina
    In Inspire, Family Fun, Outdoors, 48 hours in..., Coast

    48 hours on the Durham Coast

    on Aug 06 2021

    Planning a day trip or short break? Check out our Staycation guide – how to have the best 48 hours exploring the Durham Heritage Coast. 

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  • Blackhall Rocks Beach
    In Inspire, Family Fun, Outdoors, Activities, Coast

    Bucket and Spade List

    on Aug 28 2020

    How many of these activities and places on the Durham Heritage Coast can you tick off your bucket and spade list? 

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  • sea glass collected at Seaham
    In Inspire, Family Fun, Activities, Outdoors, Coast

    Hunting for Seaham Sea Glass

    on Apr 26 2019

    No matter what day of the year you choose to visit Seaham's beaches, you’re certain to spot at least one or two people hunting for the famous sea glass.

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  • Durham Heritage Coast
    In Activities, Inspire, Outdoors, Guest Blogs, Coast

    Walking along the Durham Heritage Coast

    on Mar 12 2018

    Follow in the Bald Hiker’s footsteps as he discover’s Durham’s stunning Heritage Coast.

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