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  1. Shincliffe Walks - Walk 1: Old World Charm, Woods and a Racecourse

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    Shincliffe Walks - Walk 1: Old World Charm, Woods and a Racecourse

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    Walking Route

    Shincliffe, Durham

    A series of five walks taking visitors through delightful countryside with extensive views, rich wildlife and historical association.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  2. The Durham Mystery Treasure Trail

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    The Durham Mystery Treasure Trail

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    Walking Tour

    Durham

    The Durham Mystery Treasure Trail is certainly a unique way to explore! Suitable for anyone aged between 6 &106. Can you follow the route and crack the clues to to solve the mystery on this self guided Treasure Trail?

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  3. Two people on bikes at the coast

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    North Sea Cycle Route - National Route 1 Seaham to Stockton

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    Seaham

    The vast majority of the cycleway between Seaham and Stockton (22 miles) consists of traffic-free disused railway paths and is part of a National Cycle Network Route 1 that links Dover and the Shetland Islands mainly via the East Coast.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  4. Shincliffe Walks - Walk 2 The Waggonway Walk

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    Shincliffe Walks - Walk 2 The Waggonway Walk

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    Shincliffe

    Walk 2 in a series of 5 walks through delightful countryside with extensive views, rich with wildlife and historical association. The Waggonway Walk is a 2 mile walk taking approximately one and a half hours.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  5. National Glass Centre Sunderland

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    The Way of Learning

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    Gain the ultimate enlightenment on The Way of Learning as it takes you on the trail of England’s original scholar, the Venerable Bede through a rich legacy of the North East’s foremost industry, inventiveness and innovation.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  6. Hamsterley Forest Run

    Add Brandon to Bishop Auckland Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route) to your Itinerary

    Brandon to Bishop Auckland Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)

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    Turn at Stonebridge roundabout onto B6302 to Ushaw Moor, Entrance is signed ½ mile on left

    A 9-mile route from Broompark Picnic Site, just outside Durham City to Bishop Auckland, residence of previous Bishops of Durham, running past Brancepeth, Willington, Sunnybrow, Hunwick and Toronto.

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  7. 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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  8. The Teesdale Challenge Walks

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    The Teesdale Challenge Walks

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    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.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  9. Pennine Journey - Durham Section

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    Pennine Journey - Durham Section

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    Walking Route

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

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  10. Malton Picnic Area Walking Route

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    Malton Picnic Area Walking Route

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    Lanchester

    This is a picnic site which is UK Woodland Assurance Scheme certified. Habitats include woodland, riverside and wildflower meadow. The 0.5 mile (800m) route shown is suitable for walkers, wheelchair users and those with pushchairs.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  11. Pow Hill Country Walk

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    Pow Hill Country Walk

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    Consett

    Pow Hill is a Country Park with an Easy Access route approximately 0.3 miles (500 metres) long suitable for walkers and wheelchair users. The route is signposted around the Country Park.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  12. Walking in the North Pennines

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    Walking in the North Pennines

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    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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  13. Leisurely Walk Around Staindrop

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    Leisurely Walk Around Staindrop

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    Walking Route

    Staindrop

    Leisurely Walk Around Staindrop.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  14. The beach banks at Blackhall Rocks

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    Blackhall - Connecting the Coast

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    Walking Route

    Easington

    The walks explore the coastal nature reserves and provide stunning views of the Magnesian Limestone cliffs and stacks formed from the relentless pounding of the North Sea.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  15. Castle Eden Denemouth Heritage Coastal Footpath

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    Castle Eden Denemouth Heritage Coastal Footpath

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    Walking Route

    South of Horden

    Castle Eden Dene is one of the most important natural areas in the North East. The Dene is a four mile long steep sided valley cut into the Magnesian Limestone. This area is a National Nature Reserve, valued amongst other things for its yew trees.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  16. Easington beach banks

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    Easington - Connecting the Coast

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    Easington

    Explore the Easington Local Nature Reserve, stopping to admire the memorial garden. In the summer listen for skylarks and look out for the Durham Argus Butterfly. 

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  17. Castle Eden Dene - The Squirrel Walk

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    Castle Eden Dene - The Squirrel Walk

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    Stanhope Chase, Peterlee

    The Squirrel Walk - 1.8 miles (3km) between 1-2 hours. Follow the squirrel markers. Not suitable for pushchairs. Sturdy footwear recommended. Steep in places. Avoid visiting during high winds.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  18. Walking on the Durham Heritage Coast

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    Dalton-le-Dale and Dawdon - Durham Heritage Coast Walk

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    Seaham

    This walk takes us through Dalton-le Dale towards Dawdon with the option of visiting Noses’ Point and links to Durham’s Coastal Footpath. This walk is truly a journey through time from early Saxon settlements to industrial developments.

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  19. Chester-le-Street Heritage Trail inside of the church.

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    Chester-le-Street Heritage Trail

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    Chester-le-Street

    The Chester-le-Street Heritage Trail is a walk around the 2000-year history of Chester-le-Street market town, taking in sites of Roman occupation, Christian Heritage and Victorian Industry.

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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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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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