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Walking Route
In Durham, the Coast-to -Coast stretches from Rookhope in the west to Chester-le-Street in the east – a distance of around 30 miles.
Farm Shop
Consett
Award Winning Farm Shop & Restaurant based in the Derwent Valley, near to Consett and Lanchester. Wide range of fresh foods available to buy in the shop and enjoy in the comfort of the café.
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…
Public Art
NEWTON AYCLIFFE
Designed by artist Joseph Hillier, In Our Image is a landmark designed to represent the industrial heritage of the area.
Walking Route
Durham City
A terrific walk / cycle route from Durham Cathedral to St Laurence Church, Pittington.
Walking Route
DURHAM
Stay even longer in Durham City to explore a selection of the city’s parish churches and places of worship. Discover heritage embracing the quirky, the poignant and the charming. Some are architectural gems. Many display beautiful, decorative…
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…
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.
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…
Natural Feature
Forest in Teesdale
High Force is one of the most impressive waterfalls in England. The River Tees has been plunging into this gorge for thousands of years but the rocks it reveals are far more ancient – with origins dating back over 300 million yrs.
Walking
Hamsterley Forest
When you walk around Hamsterley Forest you are walking through a former agricultural and shooting estate. Three walks start from the notice board in the Bedburn car park opposite the cycle hire and two further walks start along the valley from Grove…
Walking Route
Shincliffe
Shincliffe Walks - Walk 3: Schools, Collieries and Lepers. Walk 3 in a series of 5 walks through delightful countryside with extensive views, rich with wildlife and historical association.
Church / Chapel
Durham City
The Chapel for St John's College, serving part of the small parishes of the Peninsula. Largely rebuilt in 1847, the church incorporates good examples of 17th century woodwork and a rare 13th century sculpture.
Cycle Route
Stanhope, Bishop Auckland
A 35 mile circular cycle route from Stanhope to Killhope and back again. Breathtaking views, breathtaking hills.
Historic Site
Bishop Auckland
A charming Gothic Revival 'eyecatcher' built in 1760 in the park of the Bishops of Durham.
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.
Restaurant
Chester-le-Street
Enjoy one of our delicious Afternoon Teas in our splendid surroundings. Served daily in our Library Bar and Knights Restaurant.
On busier occasions this may also be served in one of our grand state rooms and during the summer months, this can be…
Walking Route
Seaham
Explore Dawdon Dene, visit the Norman Church of St Andrew and Dalden Tower, a former medieval manor house.
Fishery
Blackton Reservoir is one of the best wild brown trout fisheries in the country, offering fantastic scenery of the North Pennine Grouse Moors.
Nature Reserve
Middlesbrough
RSPB Saltholme is the perfect place if you’re new to birdwatching or want to get out in nature. Our family-friendly wetlands have a helpful visitor's centre and hides which let you get up close to water rail, avocet and terns, plus a cafe, play area…
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