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  1. Walking in the North Pennines

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    Walking in the North Pennines

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    Walking

    Stanhope

    The North Pennines have a vast rights of way network, including the Pennine Way National Trail, numerous circular walks and large areas of open access land making it a great place to go for a walk.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  2. Sculpture at Parkland.

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    Parkland at Dalton Park

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    Walking

    Seaham

    Some people love to shop while others long for the great outdoors – at Dalton Park you can have it all! Once you’ve explored the bright and airy shopping malls of Dalton Park you can also discover 55 acres of landscaped Parkland that are opposite…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  3. couple walking on the Durham Heritage Coast

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    Walking on the Durham Heritage Coast

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    Seaham

    The Durham Coastal Footpath is an 11 mile walking route following the King Charles III England Coast Path – discover and explore spectacular grasslands, magical coastal denes and uncover the rich heritage that has shaped this coastline into a unique…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  4. Hamsterley Forest Walk

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    Walking at Hamsterley Forest

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    Hamsterley Forest

    When you walk around Hamsterley Forest you are walking through a former agricultural and shooting estate. Three walks start from the notice board in the Bedburn car park opposite the cycle hire and two further walks start along the valley from Grove…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  5. Gruffalo trail at Hamsterley, children activities county Durham. rail and exciting augmented reality app

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    Gruffalo Sculptures at Hamsterley

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    Hamsterley Forest

    Gruffalo Orienteering - fun family map reading challenge
    Try our fun, navigational challenge at Hamsterley Forest using a simple map to find twelve Gruffalo markers hidden in the deep, dark wood.

    If you're feeling competitive, choose to run, walk…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  6. Woman with child looking at App on a mobile phone, forest setting

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    Dinosaur Safari at Wharton Park

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    Durham City

    Visitors to Wharton Park in Durham City can enjoy new and exciting adventures with the launch of an interactive mobile app, a free app which can be downloaded for both Android and iPhone.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  7. Three children at Hardwick Park using App

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    Dinosaur Safari at Hardwick Park

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    Sedgefield

    Visitors to Hardwick Park in Sedgefield can enjoy new and exciting adventures with the launch of an interactive mobile app. The free Love Exploring mobile app features digital treasure hunts, suitable for all ages. In one of the most popular,…

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  8. Hayley Crawshaw dancing whilst wild swimming in the Thames

    Little Blue Pootles - Guided Swim Hikes

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    and North East England,

    Tailor made guided wild swimming walks, instant book packaged taster sessions, and shorter wild swim experiences, in the North Pennines, and beyond.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  9. Neptune statue in Durham Market Place

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    The Durham Miners' Path Walk

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    Durham

    This walk takes in some of the landmarks of mining trade unionism in the city and follows the route the miners would take to Big Meeting.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  10. Egglestone Abbey

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    Walking in Teesdale - Barnard Castle and Abbey Bridge Circular

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    Barnard Castle

    A picturesque, leisurely walk along lanes and across fields by the banks of the River Tees to Abbey Bridge and back. On the way you will pass the ruins of Egglestone Abbey. 

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  11. Information on Blanchland Circular Walk

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    Blanchland Circular Walk

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    Blanchland

    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.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  12. Explore Discover & Enjoy Durham with Curious About Durham - only for the Curious!

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    Curious About Durham

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    Durham

    Have fun discovering Durham with two, quirky, heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt. Are you curious about Durham? Looking for an unusual and quirky activity which gets you out in the fresh air whatever the weather? Take one of our…

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    1 Apr 2025to31 Oct 2025Open 10:00 - 18:00
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    1 Nov 2025to31 Mar 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
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  13. Seaside Seaham Durham Coast

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    Seaham Heritage Trail

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    Seaham

    This walk provides opportunities to explore Seaham and the Marina where there are a number of places to have a coffee or a meal or simply enjoy the view with an ice cream. Cafés, bars and small shops are plentiful along North Terrace and the Marina.…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  14. Coxhoe Quarry Wood Local Nature Reserve Walk

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    Coxhoe Quarry Wood Local Nature Reserve Walk

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    Walking Route

    Durham

    Coxhoe Quarry Wood is a Local Nature Reserve, Local Wildlife Site and is UK Woodland Assurance Scheme certified. Habitats include grassland, woodland and scrub.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Coxhoe Quarry Wood Local Nature Reserve Walk
  15. St Laurence Church

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    Hidden Heritage - Durham Cathedral to St Laurence Church

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    Durham City

    A terrific walk / cycle route from Durham Cathedral to St Laurence Church, Pittington.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Hidden Heritage - Durham Cathedral to St Laurence Church
  16. The beach banks at Crimdon

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    Crimdon - Connecting the Coast

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    Crimdon

    Take a relaxing stroll to admire the flowers and butterflies on the Hart to Haswell disused railway line, visit Crimdon Dene and admire the viaduct, then enjoy a cuppa at the Dunes Café.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  17. Forests for Wellbeing. Image of someone walking through a pleasant, sunlit forest.

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    Forests for Wellbeing Trail - Hamsterley Forest

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    Nature Trail

    Hamsterley

    Experience the wellbeing benefits of nature at Hamsterley Forest.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Forests for Wellbeing Trail - Hamsterley Forest
  18. North Pennines in Autumn

    Sea to Sea (C2C) Cycle Route

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    Walking Route

    In Durham, the Coast-to -Coast stretches from Rookhope in the west to Chester-le-Street in the east – a distance of around 30 miles.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  19. Barnard Castle

    Add Walking in Teesdale - Barnard Castle to Cotherstone to your Itinerary

    Walking in Teesdale - Barnard Castle to Cotherstone

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    Barnard Castle

    A walk through woods and fields, with a steep climb to the path high above the river and final descent through the trees back to the river. There are pleasant, pretty views, whatever the season, particularly of the castle.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  20. Walking in Teesdale - Cotherstone Circular Walk

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    Walking in Teesdale - Cotherstone Circular Walk

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    Cotherstone

    A 6 mile Circular Walk - from the Fox and Hounds on the West Green, Cotherstone.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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