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Seek out natural wonders while walking or cycling in this breathtaking area, discover fascinating museums and much more along the way.
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Walking Route
Bishop Auckland
A moderate 4.5 mile circular walk across farmland and through woodland with stunning views of Weardale.
Walking
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.
Walking Route
Barnard Castle
Leaving from Scar Top down the footpath by the castle wall, you will cross the river by The Green Bridge, and from the south side will get panoramic views of the river and modern apartments converted from former mills. The walk will then lead you…
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
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.
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…
Walking Route
Escomb, Bishop Auckland
Escomb, Witton Park and Etherley; Iron, Steam, Coal and Countryside - A Mineral Valleys Project Walk of approximately 5 miles/8 kilometres of moderate grade.
Walking Route
Staindrop
Leisurely Walk Around Staindrop.
Walking Route
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.
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.
Walking Route
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
Walking Route
Bishop Auckland
A linear 4 mile (6.5km) walk from Cowshill to Killhope Lead Mining Museum along the Mineral Valleys Footpath. This route is waymarked, signposted and covered by OS Explorer Map OL31.
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.
Walking
Staindrop
This is a leisurely circular walk from the attractive village of Staindrop, with one short steep bank with steps.
Walking
Barnard Castle
Two short circular walks in what was known as the ‘green lung’ of Barnard Castle when it was a thriving centre of the mill trade. History, flora and fauna, and a good stretch of those legs.
Walking Route
Wolsingham, Bishop Auckland
This 2 mile walk circles the Tunstall Reservoir just north of Wolsingham, within the North Pennines National Landscape.
Walking Route
The Durham section of The Pennine Journey starts in Tan Hill and continues north to Blanchland – a distance of 32 miles.
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.
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.
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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