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Dark Sky Discover Sites Durham
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Outdoor Adventure Activities
Some of the darkest skies in England are found in the North Pennines. Much of the area is remote, wild countryside with little development and the views of the night sky are second to none.
During the winter months (the best time for…
The Way of Life
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Walking Route
The Way of Life is one wondrous route: healing waters, one of England ’s oldest churches and a palatial castle where Prince Bishops once resided, plus places where St Cuthbert made miracles occur.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2021to31 Dec 2021
Picnic Spot: Rookhope
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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 2021to31 Dec 2021
Escomb Walk
Type
Type:
Walking Route
Escomb, Bishop Auckland
This Route is a relatively easy 5 mile (8 1/4 km) walk that should take 2 1/2 hours taking in Escomb Saxon Church and The River Wear.
Burnhope Reservoir
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Type:
Picnic Site
BISHOP AUCKLAND
Enjoy a peaceful circular walk around this reservoir in Weardale. Theres 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…
Walk - Locomotion & Historic Shildon
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Type:
Walking Route
Shildon
Discover the coming of the railways in the world’s first railway town, one in a series of walks for children produced by Bright Water Landscape Partnership.
Dates
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- 1 Jan 2021to31 Dec 2021
Auckland Castle Deer House and Park
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Historic Site
Bishop Auckland
Auckland Castle commands a prominent position overlooking the River Wear, surrounded by formal gardens and 150 acres of idyllic parkland. The highlight is a Deer House built in 1760 in Gothic Revival style constructed as a folly to provide shelter.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Apr 2020to31 Dec 2021
A Walk in the Park
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Type:
Walking
Bishop Auckland
A new map of the Deer Park has been created with three suggested walks. From a short walk around the inner park to a 4.6 km trail spanning the wider parkland.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2021to31 Dec 2021
Low Barns Nature Reserve and Visitor Centre
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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 2021to31 Dec 2021
Escomb Saxon Church
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Type:
Church / Chapel
Bishop Auckland
**Exterior Viewing only until further notice**
One of England's finest Saxon churches, Escomb dates to the 7thC and contains a Roman arch and stonework. If locked keys available from 28 Saxon Green (daily 9-6 during summer and 9-4 during winter).Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2021to31 Dec 2021
Auckland Way Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)
Type
Type:
Walking Route
A688, Bishop Auckland
A 4.3 mile route between Bishop Auckland and Spennymoor on a former railway line passing New Coundon and Binchester, close to Auckland Park and Binchester Roman Fort.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Jan 2021to31 Dec 2021
The Castle Chare Fountain
Type
Type:
Landmark
Bishop Auckland
A 19th century water fountain built by a movement against alcohol has been returned to its former glory as part of a heritage project.
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