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Bowlees Visitor Centre to Gibsons Cave
Type
Type:
Walking Routes
Newbiggin
Centuries ago Viking invaders and settlers left their mark in the local dialect words of the Durham Dales. The Old Norse word “foss” referred to a waterfall and still it echoes down the ages in the modern word “force”. Close to Bowlees Visitor…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
St Mary's Barnard Castle with Whorlton
Type
Type:
Church / Chapel
Barnard Castle
St. Mary's Barnard Castle with Whorlton is a place of Peace, Worship and Spirituality situated in the Heart of Teesdale.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Both Sides of the Tees: Barnard Castle and Whorlton
Type
Type:
Walking Route
Barnard Castle
Both Sides of the Tees: Barnard Castle and Whorlton
(5hrs) 9 milesDates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Horse Riding: Blanchland Packhorse Trail - Horse
Type
Type:
Riding/Trekking Centre
CONSETT
This 21km circular horse riding route is 70% off-road and enjoys 1,027m of ascent. It starts at Baybridge, close to the village of Blanchland. You’ll follow the Carriers’ Way across Bulbeck Common, alive with the evocative calls of wading birds in…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
High Force and Bowlees Geo Trail
Type
Type:
Walking Route
Newbiggin
This 4-5 mile (6.5-8km) circular walk, from Bowlees Visitor Centre or High Force Hotel car park, will introduce you to some of the special features of the landscape around High Force and Low Force waterfalls.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Cow Green Geological Trail
Type
Type:
Nature Trail
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.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Burnhope Reservoir
Type
Type:
Picnic Site
Wearhead
Enjoy a peaceful circular walk around this reservoir in Weardale. There's some wonderful woodland trails and lakeside paths to enjoy. It's a very quiet place with a series of picnic tables where you can stop to enjoy the lovely scenery of the North…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Stanhope Fossil Tree
Type
Type:
Natural Feature
The Stanhope tree was found in a sandstone quarry at Edmundbyers Cross, north of Stanhope, in 1915. Its discovery is recorded by this photograph in the Auckland and County Chronicle, dated 13 May 1915. The accompanying article also mentions another…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Picnic Spot: Rookhope
Type
Type:
Picnic Site
Bishop Auckland
It is always worthwhile turning off any of County Durham’s main roads to discover unexpected delights. None more so than in Weardale where in the village of Eastgate (west of Stanhope) a turning leads to the village of Rookhope and one of Durham’s…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Golf at Headlam Hall Country Hotel
Type
Type:
Golf Course
Gainford
Located in the Durham dales in the North East, and set over rolling pastureland around the Hall gardens this enjoyable and challenging course features an abundance of natural features including rig & fur, woodland, streams and ponds.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
Squirrel Chaser Blue Cycle Trail at Hamsterley Forest
Type
Type:
Cycle Route
Hamsterley, Bishop Auckland
Hit the trails at Hamsterley Forest this Easter! Forestry England is delighted to announce the opening of a brand–new, blue (moderate) grade off-road cycle trail at Hamsterley Forest, County Durham.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Forests for Wellbeing Trail - Hamsterley Forest
Type
Type:
Nature Trail
Hamsterley
Experience the wellbeing benefits of nature at Hamsterley Forest.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Horse Riding: Baldersdale Packhorse Trail - Horse
Type
Type:
Riding/Trekking Centre
BARNARD CASTLE
This circular 18km (60% off-road) horse riding trail has 370m of ascent and starts from the south side of Hury Reservoir. It initially follows the banks of Hury and Blackton Reservoirs in remote Baldersdale, before striking off over the moors on the…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
The Witham
Type
Type:
Arts Centre
Barnard Castle
The Witham is a community venue for theatre, music, art and social events, facilities range from the architecturally award-winning café bar to a fully-renovated Victorian music hall.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2019
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
Meeting of the Waters at Abbey Bridge
Type
Type:
Viewpoint
Barnard Castle
The Rivers Tees and Greta join together at a local beauty spot called “The Meeting of the Waters” not far from the elegant Rokeby Hall and Gardens in Teesdale. The Teesdale Way public footpath can be accessed on the south side of Abbey Bridge…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Weardale Adventures
Type
Type:
Activity Centre
Ireshopeburn
Weardale Adventure Centre offers fun and learning in an area of outstanding natural beauty in County Durham. The centre caters for adults, schools and groups and our experienced and qualified team ensure our guests create memories that last for a…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
Pow Hill Country Park
Type
Type:
Country / Royal Park
Edmundbyers
A moorland country park on the banks of the Derwent Reservoir.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Low Barns Nature Reserve and Visitor Centre
Type
Type:
Nature Reserve
Witton-le-Wear
One of our region’s most important wildlife sites, this wetland reserve, bordered by the River Wear, also contains mixed woodlands and species rich grasslands.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Headlam Spa
Type
Type:
Spa and Relaxation
Headlam
Designed to the highest standards for its members, hotel residents and day spa guests, Headlam Spa is a place to relax, exercise and enjoy the therapeutic benefits of water in a comfortable and friendly environment that reflects the beauty of the…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Good Spa Guide 4 Bubble Spa 2017
Weardale Museum
Type
Type:
Museum
Ireshopeburn
Small but fascinating volunteer run folk museum with an amazing collection including the beautiful Weardale Tapestry, displays on mining,a mineral collection and the finds from St Botolph's Chapel, Frosterley.Also a display commemorating the lives…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Apr 2026to31 Oct 2026
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
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