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

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  1. St Laurence Church

    Add Hidden Heritage - Durham Cathedral to St Laurence Church to your Itinerary

    Hidden Heritage - Durham Cathedral to St Laurence Church

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    Walking Route

    Durham City

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

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  2. The viaduct at Hawthorn

    Add Hawthorn - Connecting the Coast to your Itinerary

    Hawthorn - Connecting the Coast

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    Walking Route

    Hawthorn

    Take a short stroll around the village or a longer ramble out to the coast and the stunning Hawthorn Dene viaduct. Stop at the village pub for refreshments.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  3. 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 2026to31 Oct 2026
    More info for Killhope Woodland Walks
  4. 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.  

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  5. market cross barnard castle

    Add Barnard Castle’s Yards to your Itinerary

    Barnard Castle’s Yards

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    Barnard Castle

    This is a wander through the town of Barnard Castle, using the narrow alleyways (known locally as ‘Yards’) of this ancient place. Stretch your legs and do a bit of history too. 

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  6. Crowtrees Local Nature Reserve Walk/Cycle Route

    Add Crowtrees Local Nature Reserve Walk/Cycle Route to your Itinerary

    Crowtrees Local Nature Reserve Walk/Cycle Route

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    Walking Route

    Durham

    Crowtrees Local Nature Reserve is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), Local Wildlife Site, and is UK Woodland Assurance Scheme certified. Habitats include grassland, scrub and wetland. Horses and cyclists are allowed on the cycle path.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  7. Cross in a church

    Add Cuddy's Corse to your Itinerary

    Cuddy's Corse

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    Chester-le-Street

    Follow this walk in the footsteps of Saint Cuthbert’s Community on their final journey from Chester-le-Street to Durham Cathedral, carrying the uncorrupted body (Corse) of Cuthbert, the Patron Saint of the North.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  8. Explore Discover & Enjoy Durham with Curious About Durham - only for the Curious!

    Add Curious About Durham to your Itinerary

    Curious About Durham

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    Walking Route

    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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    From:
    1 Nov 2025to31 Mar 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
    From:
    1 Apr 2026to31 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 18:00
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  9. Greta Bridge

    Add Greta Bridge to Brignall Banks to your Itinerary

    Greta Bridge to Brignall Banks

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    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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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  10. A church at Dalton-le-Dale

    Add Dalton-le-Dale and Dawdon - Connecting the Coast to your Itinerary

    Dalton-le-Dale and Dawdon - Connecting the Coast

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    Walking Route

    Seaham

    Explore Dawdon Dene, visit the Norman Church of St Andrew and Dalden Tower, a former medieval manor house. 

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  11. 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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    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
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for The Durham City Seven Hills Trail
  12. Teesdale Way

    Add Teesdale Way to your Itinerary

    Teesdale Way

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    Walking Route

    In its entirety, the Teesdale Way is a 92 mile route which follows the River Tees from its source at Dufton in Cumbria to the sea at South Gare in Teesside. In Durham the walk spans from Langdon Beck to Piercebridge.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Teesdale Way
  13. Barnard Castle

    Add Walking in Teesdale - Barnard Castle West Circular ‘The Bridges Walk’ to your Itinerary

    Walking in Teesdale - Barnard Castle West Circular ‘The Bridges Walk’

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    Walking Route

    Barnard Castle

    A long, leisurely walk through the ever changing Deepdale Woods Nature Reserve; through open fields to the historic and picturesque Nabb Bridge over Deepdale Beck; down to the village of Boldron; past the ruins of Egglestone Abbey.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Walking in Teesdale - Barnard Castle West Circular ‘The Bridges Walk’
  14. Seaham Beach - photograph by Charlie Hedley

    Add Seaham -  Durham Heritage Coast Walk to your Itinerary

    Seaham - Durham Heritage Coast Walk

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    Walking Route

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Seaham - Durham Heritage Coast Walk
  15. Durham Cathedral and Castle, rooftops of Durham City

    Add Durham Heritage Trail to your Itinerary

    Durham Heritage Trail

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    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Durham Heritage Trail
  16. Durham Riverside Walk

    Add Durham Riverside Walk to your Itinerary

    Durham Riverside Walk

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    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Durham Riverside Walk
  17. 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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    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
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Stanhope – Exploring A Legacy of Lead
  18. Hexham Abbey

    Add The Way of Light to your Itinerary

    The Way of Light

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    Type:

    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…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for The Way of Light
  19. Lanchester Parish Walks

    Add South Ridge Walk to your Itinerary

    South Ridge Walk

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    Durham

    Discover the beautiful scenery and rich heritage of Lanchester Parish. Distance: 7 Miles

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for South Ridge Walk
  20. River Tees

    Add Mid-Teesdale Circular Walk to your Itinerary

    Mid-Teesdale Circular Walk

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    Barnard Castle

    This 6.6 mile circular walk takes you through the beautiful countryside of the North Pennines National Landscape and mid-Teesdale. Route information provided by North Pennines National Landscape Partnership.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Mid-Teesdale Circular Walk
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