Skip To Main Content

  • Accommodation
    • Don't Miss
      • City Breaks
      • Spa Breaks
      • Dog Friendly
      • Stunning Stays
    • Hotels
    • B&B and Guest Houses
    • Inns & Pubs
    • Self Catering & Holiday Cottages
      • Self Catering Agencies
    • Caravan, Camping & Glamping
    • Hostels
    • Accessible Accommodation
  • Things to Do
    • Don't Miss
      • Binchester Roman Fort
      • Beamish Museum
      • Bishop Auckland Town Hall
      • Bowlees Visitor Centre
      • Crook Hall Gardens
      • Dalton Park Outlet Shopping Centre
      • Durham Castle Tours
      • Durham Cathedral
      • Durham Cricket
      • Durham Town Hall
      • Durham University Botanic Garden
      • Durham University Oriental Museum
      • Hamsterley Forest
      • Hardwick Park
      • High Force
      • Killhope
      • Kynren- An epic Tale of England
      • Locomotion
      • Palace Green Library
      • Raby Castle
      • Redhills Durham Miners Hall
      • Seaham Harbour Marina
      • The Auckland Project
      • Spennymoor Town Hall Bob Abley Art Gallery
      • The Bowes Museum
      • Ushaw: Historic House, Chapels and Gardens
      • Wharton Park
    • Attractions
      • Castles & Historic Houses
      • Cathedral & Churches
      • Hands on History
      • Gardens & Parks
      • Family Fun
      • Museums & Galleries
      • Waterfalls & Reservoirs
    • Activities
      • Adventure Activities
      • Cycling
      • Family Fun Activities
      • Festival & Events Organisers
      • Fishing
      • Golf
      • Horse Riding
      • Spas
      • Walking
    • Entertainment
      • Cinema
      • Theatre
    • Shopping
      • Antiques
      • Farm Shops & Markets
      • Garden Centres
      • Only in Durham
      • Independent Shops & Boutiques
      • Shopping Centres
    • Sightseeing, Tours & Guides
      • Attraction Tours
      • Tour Guides
      • Scenic Tours
      • Cycling Tours
      • Walking Tours
      • Durham City Guide - Churches, Chapels and Cafes
    • Weddings
      • Historic Wedding Venues
      • Hotel Wedding Venues
      • Wedding Fairs & Events
      • Stag & Hen Party Ideas
      • Wedding Packages
  • What's On
    • What's on this Week
    • Family Events
      • February Half Term Events
      • Free Events
    • 2026 Unmissable Events
    • Cinema, Theatre & Music Events
      • Cinema Venues
      • Theatre Venues
    • Sports
    • Dark Skies Events
    • Food & Drink
    • Exhibitions
  • Food & Drink
    • Don't Miss
      • Bishop’s Kitchen at Auckland Palace
      • Botanic Garden Café
      • Cafe Bowes at The Bowes Museum
      • Durham Dales Centre Tea Room
      • El Castillo
      • Gala Lounge
      • High Force Hotel and Waterfall
      • Hotel Indigo Rotunda Bar
      • Jozef’s Riverside Bar & Restaurant
      • Killhope Lead Mining Museum Cafe and Shop
      • Lumley Castle - Knight's Restaurant
      • Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill
      • Geko at Seaham Hall
      • The Dining Room
      • The Dunes Café
      • The Falls Café at Bowlees Visitor Centre
      • The Garden Gate Café at Crook Hall Gardens
      • The Hamsterley Cafe and Ice Cream Kiosk
      • The Neighbourhood @ Hotel Indigo Durham
      • The Oak Room Restaurant
      • The Tower Cafe
      • The Vinery at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
      • Undercroft Restaurant
      • Ushaw Café
    • Restaurants
    • Tearooms & Coffee Shops
    • Pubs & Bars
    • Get a Taste of Durham
    • Afternoon Tea in Durham
  • Inspire Me
    • Short Break Ideas
      • Dark Skies
      • Dog Friendly Durham
      • Romantic Getaways
      • Spa Breaks
      • Golf Breaks
      • Weddings
      • City Break
    • Seasonal
      • Spring Breaks
      • Summer Breaks
      • Autumn Breaks
      • Winter Breaks
    • Budget-Friendly Days Out in Durham
    • Explore From Your Door
    • Discover Durham's Great Outdoors
    • Discover Wellness in Durham
    • Go Car Free in Durham
    • Only in Durham
    • Delve Into Our Heritage
    • Durham's Unmissable Highlights
    • Itineraries
  • Explore Durham
    • Durham City
    • Durham Dales
    • Vale of Durham
    • Durham Coast
    • Durham Towns
      • Barnard Castle
      • Bishop Auckland
      • Chester-le-Street
      • Seaham
      • Stanhope
    • North Pennines National Landscape
    • North East England
  • Visitor Information
    • Information Points
    • Maps of Durham
    • Getting to Durham
    • Getting Around Durham
      • Car Hire
      • Taxis
      • Electric Car Charging Points
    • Accessible Durham
    • Sustainable and Responsible Tourism in Durham
    • Publications
    • Durham Apps
    • Discover Durham Digitally

Don't Miss

  • A couple looking at High Force Waterfall

    Next Stop, Durham

  • Two people in the pool at Seaham Hall Hotel

    Discover Wellness in Durham

  • People walking at Seaham Hall spa surrounded by candles

    Romantic Getaways

  • Durham Cathedral and riverbanks in the snow

    Winter Breaks

  • Corporate
  • Groups & Travel Trade
  • Durham Story
  • Meet in Durham
  • Northern Saints
A German Flag
Menu
  • Top Attractions

  • Places To Stay

  • Things to Do

    Things to Do in Durham

  • Planning Your Trip

    Planning Your Trip

  • Inspire Me

Site Search Icon

Welcome to the Itinerary Planner. Use this tool to build your own journey or choose from an exciting range of specially selected tours.

To build your own Itinerary, click Add to Excursion to add an item to your Itinerary basket.

List All My Saved Itineraries

My Account icon

Login to your account

  • Logo
  • Print Logo
Close Navigation

Follow Us...

  • Facebook

    Thumbnail for Facebook

  • Twitter

    Thumbnail for Twitter

  • YouTube

    YouTube Icon

  • Instagram

    Instagram

  • Blog

    This is Durham Blog

You are here > Home > Dog Friendly > Walks

Walks

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

So pull on your boots and head out in to Durham’s great outdoors.

Search Accommodation

Check Availability
Arrival Date:
Add Room
Type:
Location:
Name / Keyword:

Search Things to Do

Type:
Location:
Name / Keyword:

Search What's On

Type:
Location:
Name / Keyword:
Dates

Search Food & Drink

Type:
Location:
Name / Keyword:
  • Accommodation

  • Things To Do

  • What's On

  • Food & Drink

Search Accommodation

Check Availability
Arrival Date:
Add Room
Type:
Location:
Name / Keyword:

Search Things to Do

Type:
Location:
Name / Keyword:

Search What's On

Type:
Location:
Name / Keyword:
Dates

Search Food & Drink

Type:
Location:
Name / Keyword:
Loading..

Number of results:

Number of results: 167

, currently showing 1 to 20.

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • Next Next
Sort By: A-Z Lowest A-Z Highest
  1. Woman with child looking at App on a mobile phone, forest setting

    Add Dinosaur Safari at Wharton Park to your Itinerary

    Dinosaur Safari at Wharton Park

    Type

    Type:

    Family Fun

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Dinosaur Safari at Wharton Park
  2. Three children at Hardwick Park using App

    Add Dinosaur Safari at Hardwick Park to your Itinerary

    Dinosaur Safari at Hardwick Park

    Type

    Type:

    Walking

    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,…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Dinosaur Safari at Hardwick Park
  3. Gruffalo trail at Hamsterley, children activities county Durham. rail and exciting augmented reality app

    Add Gruffalo Sculptures at Hamsterley to your Itinerary

    Gruffalo Sculptures at Hamsterley

    Type

    Type:

    Walking

    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…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Gruffalo Sculptures at Hamsterley
  4. Walking in the North Pennines

    Add Walking in the North Pennines to your Itinerary

    Walking in the North Pennines

    Type

    Type:

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Walking in the North Pennines
  5. Sculpture at Parkland.

    Add Parkland at Dalton Park to your Itinerary

    Parkland at Dalton Park

    Type

    Type:

    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…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Parkland at Dalton Park
  6. couple walking on the Durham Heritage Coast

    Add Walking on the Durham Heritage Coast to your Itinerary

    Walking on the Durham Heritage Coast

    Type

    Type:

    Walking

    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…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Walking on the Durham Heritage Coast
  7. Hamsterley Forest Walk

    Add Walking at Hamsterley Forest to your Itinerary

    Walking at Hamsterley Forest

    Type

    Type:

    Walking

    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…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Walking at Hamsterley Forest
  8. Escomb Saxon Church

    Add Escomb, Witton Park and Etherley to your Itinerary

    Escomb, Witton Park and Etherley

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Escomb, Bishop Auckland

    Escomb, Witton Park and Etherley; Iron, Steam, Coal and Countryside - A Mineral Valleys Project Walk of approximately 5 miles/8 kilometres of moderate grade.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Escomb, Witton Park and Etherley
  9. Wolsingham Circular Walk

    Add Wolsingham Circular Walk to your Itinerary

    Wolsingham Circular Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Wolsingham

    A 5.75 mile circular walk from the village of Wolsingham with moderate climbs and breathtaking views.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Wolsingham Circular Walk
  10. Greenwell Walk

    Add Greenwell Walk to your Itinerary

    Greenwell Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Lanchester, Durham

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

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Greenwell Walk
  11. The Pennine Way National Trail 60th anniversary logo.  Purple on white.

    Add The Pennine Way to your Itinerary

    The Pennine Way

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Baldersdale

    The Pennine Way was the first National Trail in England and is one of the UK’s most famous long-distance walks.  Opened on 24th April 1965, it paved the way for public access to some of England’s wildest landscapes.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for The Pennine Way
  12. Causey Arch Picnic Area Walking Route

    Add Causey Arch Picnic Area Walking Route to your Itinerary

    Causey Arch Picnic Area Walking Route

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Near Stanley

    Causey Arch Picnic Area is UK Woodland Assurance Scheme certified, a scheduled monument and Local Wildlife Site. Habitats include Ancient woodland, running water and grassland. It is suitable for walkers and wheelchair users.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Causey Arch Picnic Area Walking Route
  13. 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

    Type:

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Pity Me Carrs Local Nature Reserve Walk
  14. Lindisfarne

    Add The Way of the Sea to your Itinerary

    The Way of the Sea

    Type

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for The Way of the Sea
  15. Viewpoint from Cycling on the Waskerley Way

    Add Waskerley Way Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route) to your Itinerary

    Waskerley Way Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Turn left at The Grove, Consett

    A 9.7 mile route from Lydgett's Junction in Consett to Parkhead, Stanhope running past Rowley, Smiddy Shaw Reservoir and Waskerley Reservoir.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Waskerley Way Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)
  16. Pow Hill Country Walk

    Add Pow Hill Country Walk to your Itinerary

    Pow Hill Country Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Pow Hill Country Walk
  17. Neptune statue in Durham Market Place

    Add The Durham Miners' Path Walk to your Itinerary

    The Durham Miners' Path Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for The Durham Miners' Path Walk
  18. Limestone LinX Route Map

    Add Joint Stocks Route to your Itinerary

    Joint Stocks Route

    Type

    Type:

    Cycle Route

    Coxhoe, 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 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Joint Stocks Route
  19. The Teesdale Challenge Walks

    Add The Teesdale Challenge Walks to your Itinerary

    The Teesdale Challenge Walks

    Type

    Type:

    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 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for The Teesdale Challenge Walks
  20. The Durham Coast copyright Charlie Hedley

    Add Beacon Hill and Hawthorn Village Walk to your Itinerary

    Beacon Hill and Hawthorn Village Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Walk a spectacular stretch of Heritage coastline along dramatic cliff tops that include exceptional views. This area is of particular geological and botanical interest, and is bordered by meadow and woodland alive with wildlife.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Beacon Hill and Hawthorn Village Walk
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • Next Next
Loading..Loading..
  • Enewsletter Sign Up

  • Win

  • Save

  • Print Page
  • Email Page
Home Accommodation
  • Hotels,
  • B&B and Guest Houses,
  • Inns & Pubs,
  • Self Catering & Holiday Cottages,
  • Caravan, Camping & Glamping,
  • Dog Friendly,
  • Hostels,
Things to Do
  • Attractions,
  • Activities,
  • Shopping,
  • Sightseeing, Tours & Guides,
What's On
  • Family Events,
  • 2026 Unmissable Events,
  • What's on this Week,
  • Cinema, Theatre & Music Events,
  • Dark Skies Events,
Food & Drink
  • Restaurants,
  • Tearooms & Coffee Shops,
  • Pubs & Bars,
  • Get a Taste of Durham,
  • Tasty Places to Stay,
  • Foodie Events,
Inspire Me
  • Short Break Ideas,
  • Discover Durham's Great Outdoors,
  • Delve Into Our Heritage,
  • Durham's Unmissable Highlights,
  • Itineraries,
Explore Durham
  • Durham City,
  • Durham Dales,
  • Vale of Durham,
  • Durham Coast,
  • Durham Towns,
  • North East England,
Visitor Information
  • Information Points,
  • Maps of Durham,
  • Getting to Durham,
  • Getting Around Durham,
  • Accessible Durham,
  • Sustainable and Responsible Tourism in Durham,
  • Publications,
Submit Event
  • Accessibility Statement
  • Privacy Policy
  • Site Map
  • Submit Event
  • Terms & Conditions

© Copyright Visit County Durham. All Rights Reserved

Registered Office: Visit County Durham, East Wing, 1st Floor, Corten House, Aykley Heads, Durham, DH1 5TS

  • North East England logo

Ratings & Reviews

Powered By

tripadvisor

  • Durham County Council