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

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  1. Noses Point

    Add Noses Point - Connecting the Coast to your Itinerary

    Noses Point - Connecting the Coast

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    Walking Route

    Seaham

    The walk at Nose’s Point is accessible for most people, it has a firm surface and gentle gradients, and no steps, stiles or barriers. It offers fabulous views of the coast.  

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  2. Coxhoe Quarry Wood Local Nature Reserve Walk

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    Coxhoe Quarry Wood Local Nature Reserve Walk

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    Walking Route

    Durham

    Coxhoe Quarry Wood is a Local Nature Reserve, Local Wildlife Site and is UK Woodland Assurance Scheme certified. Habitats include grassland, woodland and scrub.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Coxhoe Quarry Wood Local Nature Reserve Walk
  3. Tees Railway Path

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    Tees Railway Path

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    Cycle Route

    Middleton in Teesdale

    This route is set in the attractive countryside of Teesdale, within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The path starts just outside Middleton-in-Teesdale, passing the picturesque villages of Mickleton and Romaldkirk.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  4. Great Aycliffe Way

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    Great Aycliffe Way

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    Newton Aycliffe

    The original route of the Great Aycliffe Way was compiled in 1998 to commemorate 50 years since the designation of the new town of Newton Aycliffe.  A second route was added to the South of the original in 2008 to take the rest of the residential…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  5. North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty  Guided Walk: Two Hills

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    Cow Green Geological Trail

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    Barnard Castle

    Cow Green Geological Trail Approximately 4 kilometres each way, this linear trail uses well-marked footpaths and minor roads and is wheel/push chair friendly to the top of Cauldron Snout.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  6. Wolsingham Family Walk

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    Wolsingham Family Walk

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

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    The Durham Mystery Treasure Trail

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    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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  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. The River Tees

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    Walking in Teesdale: Cotherstone East Circular

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    Cotherstone

    This circular walk has views of the River Tees, and the possibility of seeing deer and other wildlife.

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

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    Blackhall Rocks Local Nature Reserve Walk

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    Walking Route

    Hartlepool

    Blackhall Rocks is a Local Nature Reserve and picnic area within Durham Heritage Coast and is UK Woodland Assurance Scheme certified. Part Site of Special Scientific Interest, Special Area of Conservation.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  11. 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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  12. family walking hand in hand through the green lush trees at Auckland Palace Deer Park

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    Auckland Palace Deer Park Walk

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    Bishop Auckland

    Take your pick from three new walking trails across Auckland Palace Deer Park. From a short walk around the inner park to a 4.6 km trail spanning the wider parkland.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  13. North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty  Guided Walk: Two Hills

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    Westgate Circular Walk

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    Bishop Auckland

    A 4.5 mile circular walk with steep gradients and rought terrain. The route sets out in woodland along Middlehope Burn and ends in a long and gradual descent along a walled track with superb views across the valley.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  14. The beach banks at Crimdon

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    Crimdon - Connecting the Coast

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    Crimdon

    Take a relaxing stroll to admire the flowers and butterflies on the Hart to Haswell disused railway line, visit Crimdon Dene and admire the viaduct, then enjoy a cuppa at the Dunes Café.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  15. 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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    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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  16. Beach banks at Horden

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    Horden Grasslands Local Nature Reserve Walk

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    Horden Grasslands is a Local Nature Reserve and is UK Woodland Assurance Scheme certified, within Durham Heritage Coast. Habitats include grassland, scrub and woodland. The one-mile linear route takes you next to the grassland and the clifftops.

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

    Add North Sea Cycle Route - National Route 1 Seaham to Stockton to your Itinerary

    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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  18. Rail Rocks!

    Shildon

    More info for Rail Rocks!
  19. Anvil Alpacas

    Durham

    More info for Anvil Alpacas
  20. Durham CAMRA Beer Trail

    Durham

    More info for Durham CAMRA Beer Trail
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