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Durham was made for walking, from gentle strolls to more challenging treks.

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  1. People walking in the woods

    Add Killhope Woodland Walks to your Itinerary

    Killhope Woodland Walks

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    Walking Route

    Upper Weardale

    The woodland walks are part of a day out at Killhope – two wildlife hides, one accessible hide on the push chair friendly walk.

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    1 Apr 2025to31 Oct 2025
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  2. Autumn hills at North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

    Add Stanhope – Exploring A Legacy of Lead to your Itinerary

    Stanhope – Exploring A Legacy of Lead

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    Type:

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Stanhope – Exploring A Legacy of Lead
  3. St John's Chapel - Farming, Mining & Methodism with permission of Durham County Council

    Add St John’s Chapel – Farming, Mining & Methodism to your Itinerary

    St John’s Chapel – Farming, Mining & Methodism

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Bishop Auckland

    A circular 7 mile walk following the Mineral Valleys Walk waymarkers on meandering route around the villages of Ireshopeburn, St John’s Chapel and Daddry Shield.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for St John’s Chapel – Farming, Mining & Methodism
  4. Lindisfarne

    Add The Way of the Sea to your Itinerary

    The Way of the Sea

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    Type:

    Religious Activity

    A Northern Saints Trail so epic it combines three others in its course – by stunning coastline and crags, by imposing castles and by standout churches from Lindisfarne to Durham Cathedral.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for The Way of the Sea
  5. Walking in the North Pennines

    Add Tow Law and Thornley Beck to your Itinerary

    Tow Law and Thornley Beck

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    Walking Route

    Bishop Auckland

    A moderate 4.5 mile circular walk across farmland and through woodland with stunning views of Weardale.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Tow Law and Thornley Beck
  6. Durham Cathedral view from riverbank with river and woodland

    Add The Durham City Seven Hills Trail to your Itinerary

    The Durham City Seven Hills Trail

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    Durham City

    This trail passes through the many varied landscapes that encircle the City, while offering encounters with the City’s rich history and heritage. There are beautiful historic woodlands, a famous battle site, the site of an iron age fort, a Victorian…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for The Durham City Seven Hills Trail
  7. The Teesdale Challenge Walks

    Add The Teesdale Challenge Walks to your Itinerary

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for The Teesdale Challenge Walks
  8. Tunstall Circular Walk

    Add Tunstall Circular Walk to your Itinerary

    Tunstall Circular Walk

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    Wolsingham, Bishop Auckland

    This 2 mile walk circles the Tunstall Reservoir just north of Wolsingham, within the North Pennines National Landscape.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Tunstall Circular Walk
  9. Lanchester Parish Walks

    Add North Ridge Walk to your Itinerary

    North Ridge Walk

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    Walking Route

    Durham

    Discover the beautiful scenery and rich heritage of Lanchester Parish Distance: 3 or 3.5 Miles.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for North Ridge Walk
  10. Pity Me Carrs Local Nature Reserve Walk Map

    Add Pity Me Carrs Local Nature Reserve Walk to your Itinerary

    Pity Me Carrs Local Nature Reserve Walk

    Type

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    Walking Route

    Pity Me

    A pocket of green space surrounded on all sides by houses and businesses makes this a quiet haven in which people can walk and enjoy the fresh air. It is also a much needed area for local wildlife to take refuge from the surrounding urban area.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Pity Me Carrs Local Nature Reserve Walk
  11. couple walking on the Durham Heritage Coast

    Add Hawthorn - Durham Heritage Coast Walk to your Itinerary

    Hawthorn - Durham Heritage Coast Walk

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    Hawthorn Village

    Hawthorn Dene is the second largest dene in the county with unspoilt semi-natural broadleaved woodland and species rich Magnesian limestone meadows. There is a pub in the village for refreshments at the start or end of the walk.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Hawthorn - Durham Heritage Coast Walk
  12. Durham Cathedral and Castle, rooftops of Durham City

    Add Durham Heritage Trail to your Itinerary

    Durham Heritage Trail

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    Durham City

    Around every corner in Durham City is something old and interesting. To see it all in one walk is not possible, but here is a start in getting to know the City’s rich history.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Durham Heritage Trail
  13. Greta Bridge

    Add Greta Bridge to Brignall Banks to your Itinerary

    Greta Bridge to Brignall Banks

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    Walking Route

    BARNARD CASTLE

    A public footpath close to the Morritt Arms hotel leads towards Scotchman’s Stone and the woodlands beyond.   Walk as far as Brignall Banks or, to extend the walk, continue to Rutherford Bridge where the River Greta ca

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Greta Bridge to Brignall Banks
  14. Lanchester Roman Walk

    Add Lanchester Roman Walk to your Itinerary

    Lanchester Roman Walk

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    Durham

    A 5 mile, moderate circular walk crossing the line of The Dere Street Roman Road and the site of Longovicium Roman Fort. There are varied surfaces with one short incline and can be wet underfoot in parts.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Lanchester Roman Walk
  15. Limestone LinX Map

    Add Cold Knuckles Connection to your Itinerary

    Cold Knuckles Connection

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    Type:

    Cycle Route

    Durham

    The Limestone LinX walking and cycling network provides 11 miles of routes for you to use and enjoy in stunning countryside and local nature reserves.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Cold Knuckles Connection
  16. Alan McPhail Photography;

    Add Beamish Woods Circular Walk to your Itinerary

    Beamish Woods Circular Walk

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    Near entrance to Beamish Museum, Stanley

    Discover Beamish's Hidden Valley. A 3 mile walk exploring industrial and natural heritage.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Beamish Woods Circular Walk
  17. Lanchester Parish Walks

    Add Greencroft Walk to your Itinerary

    Greencroft Walk

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    Walking Route

    Durham

    Discover the beautiful scenery and rich heritage of Lanchester Parish. Distance: 5 Miles

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  18. Carved wooden sculpture depicting a Dragonfly

    Add Hardwick Park Sculpture Trail to your Itinerary

    Hardwick Park Sculpture Trail

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    Walking Route

    Sedgefield

    Six wetland-inspired oak pieces, designed and carved by north east artists Lee and Jill Brewster.  The artworks, depicting a dragonfly, frog and other wetland animals, were commissioned by the Discover Brightwater Landscape Project team.  

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Hardwick Park Sculpture Trail
  19. Pennine Journey - Durham Section

    Add Pennine Journey - Durham Section to your Itinerary

    Pennine Journey - Durham Section

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    The Durham section of The Pennine Journey starts in Tan Hill and continues north to Blanchland – a distance of 32 miles.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Pennine Journey - Durham Section
  20. Wolsingham Family Walk

    Add Wolsingham Family Walk to your Itinerary

    Wolsingham Family Walk

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    Bishop Auckland

    Route: A circular 1.5 mile route on footpaths which have been upgraded to be accessible for pushchairs and wheelchairs. The route is entirely on surfaced paths.
    Start: Recreation Ground at the West End of Wolsingham.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Wolsingham Family Walk
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