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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.
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Walking Route
Barnard Castle
Both Sides of the Tees: Barnard Castle and Whorlton
(5hrs) 9 miles
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.
Walking Route
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.
Walking Route
Edmundbyers
Discover the wildlife and history of Derwent Reservoir along the multi user trail while taking in the breathtaking views of the reservoir.
Religious Activity
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.
Walking Route
Durham
So much in Durham City can be enjoyed as art including buildings, sculpture, paintings, literature, music and crafts old and new. And so much in Durham has inspired works of art, old and new. That sudden unexpected view; a shaft of light…
Family Fun
Get out and about in beautiful Durham!
Walking Route
Durham
Starting in the Market Place of Durham City, this walk will take you around the Riverbanks and winding historical Streets of the City Centre. Allow 1-2 hours to complete this Walk.
Religious Activity
Traverse Tyneside in all its multi-faceted allure, from a sandy seaside village to the site that once housed St Cuthbert’s remains through a titanic legacy of medieval magic, Industrial Age endeavour and sheer contemporary class.
Walking Route
Lanchester, Durham
Discover the beautiful scenery and rich heritage of Lanchester Parish. Distance: 5 Miles
Religious Activity
Welcome to a breath-taking trail that transports you from the dawn of Christianity through to contemporary pilgrimage via Dark Ages battles that changed a region’s faith, abbeys that matched Rome for majesty and a stunning seminary that taught…
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.
Walking Route
Durham
Located just to the south of the historic city of Durham this picturesque walk encircles two huge loops of the River Wear. The section of the route just past Shincliffe Hall follows paths that were extensively lobbied for by the Ramblers.
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.
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.
Walking Route
The Durham section of The Pennine Journey starts in Tan Hill and continues north to Blanchland – a distance of 32 miles.
Walking
A free app has been created to help people explore the geology and landscape of inspiring sites along the European Atlantic Geotourism Route, including the North Pennines.
Walking Route
Durham
A wonderful Walk, taking in some beautiful Durham City Riverside Scenery. A 3 mile circular walk taking approximately 1-1.5 hours.
Walking Route
Turn at Stonebridge roundabout onto B6302 to Ushaw Moor, Entrance is signed ½ mile on left
An 8.5 mile route on a former railway line from Broompark Picnic Site, just outside Durham City to Crook, running past Ushaw Moor, Deerness View and Stanley Crook. It forms part of the Walney to Wear (W2W) long distance cycling route.
Walking Route
Durham
It is hoped that this circular walk will help bring to life for you the Battle of Neville's Cross in 1346.
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