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Derwent Reservoir Walk
Type
Type:
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.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Whistle Crag (Near Middleton-in-Teesdale)
Type
Type:
Viewpoint
Middleton-in-Teesdale
Easily accessed viewing point with stunning and wide reaching views across Teesdale. Ideal spot to capture the North Pennines National Landscape including drystone walls, scattered settlements and open fell land to the far horizon.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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
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
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
The Stick Man Trail at Hamsterley Forest
Type
Type:
Family Fun
Hamsterley, Bishop Auckland
Families can join a new forest adventure as the much-loved character Stick Man, based on the beautiful picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, returns to Forestry England Hamsterley.
Dates
- From:
- 12 Feb 2025to31 Jan 2026
Derwent Waterside Park Fishery
Type
Type:
Fishing
Edmundbyers
Derwent Waterside Park offers fishing in beautiful surroundings for fly and bait anglers. The fishery enjoys lots of open space and is well stocked from its own fish farm.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Rookhope Fields and Fells
Type
Type:
Walking Route
Bishop Auckland
In and around the former lead mining village of Rookhope, this walk takes in both the heritage and the nature of this part of Weardale.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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
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
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
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
The Manor House Hotel Spa
Type
Type:
Spa and Relaxation
Bishop Auckland
At The Manor Spa, we believe It's All About You, which is why our spa days and spa breaks are tailored to your needs.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Good Spa Guide 5 Bubble Spa 2024
- Visit England Visitor Ready 2025
H2O Riders
Type
Type:
Activity Centre
Witton-le-Wear
Embark on an unforgettable outdoors adventure with paddle boarding, kayaking, or a thrilling water bike ride at the premier water sports hire centre at Witton Castle Activity Lake in County Durham.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025
A Dales Journey in the Footsteps of John Wesley
Type
Type:
Guided Tour
“A Dales Journey” is a 90 miles drive following the footsteps of John Wesley’s 1761 journey visiting five of the oldest Methodist chapels in the world.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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
Geotours App
Type
Type:
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.
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
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
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
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