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  1. Route description for Auckland Way Railway Path

    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 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Auckland Way Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)
  2. Two people on bikes at the coast

    North Sea Cycle Route

    Type

    Type:

    Cycle Route

    passing through County Durham.,

    The North Sea Cycle Route is a 6,000km route based on existing national, regional and local cycle routes in Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Scotland and England, passing through Durham county.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for North Sea Cycle Route
  3. Seaham Beach - photograph by Charlie Hedley

    Seaham - Durham Heritage Coast Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Seaham

    This walk provides opportunities to explore Seaham and the Marina where there are a number of places to have a coffee or a meal or simply enjoy the view with an ice cream.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Seaham - Durham Heritage Coast Walk
  4. Frosterley Marble Walk

    Frosterley Marble Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Frosterley, Bishop Auckland

    Three walks in search of Frosterley Marble.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Frosterley Marble Walk
  5. Lanchester Valley Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)

    Lanchester Valley Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Turn at Stonebridge roundabout onto B6302 to Ushaw Moor, Entrance is signed 0.5 miles on the left

    A 12 mile route from Broompark Picnic Site, just outside Durham City to Consett, running past Bearpark, Langley Park, Lanchester and Knitsley.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Lanchester Valley Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)
  6. Autumn hills at North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

    Stanhope – Exploring A Legacy of Lead

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Stanhope, Bishop Auckland

    Three short walks around Stanhope with an option to walk to Frosterley along a quiet road beside the River Wear. They are well waymarked and easy underfoot.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Stanhope – Exploring A Legacy of Lead
  7. The beach banks at Crimdon

    Crimdon - Connecting the Coast

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Crimdon

    Take a relaxing stroll to admire the flowers and butterflies on the Hart to Haswell disused railway line, visit Crimdon Dene and admire the viaduct, then enjoy a cuppa at the Dunes Café.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Crimdon - Connecting the Coast
  8. Limestone Linx Fossil Trail in Yellow

    Fossil Trail

    Type

    Type:

    Cycle Route

    Coxhoe, Durham

    The Limestone LinX walking and cycling network provides 11 miles of routes for you to use and enjoy in stunning countryside and local nature reserves.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Fossil Trail
  9. Beaurepaire Manor House

    Durham City to Bearpark

    Type

    Type:

    Cycle Route

    Durham

    This route passes through the site of the Battle of Neville’s Cross (17 October 1346). Savage and ferocious this was medieval hand-to-hand warfare at its most grim. England versus Scotland, the latter suffering a shattering defeat.   

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Durham City to Bearpark
  10. Escomb Saxon Church

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Escomb Walk
  11. Viewpoint from Cycling on the Waskerley Way

    Waskerley Way Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Turn left at The Grove, Consett

    A 9.7 mile route from Lydgett's Junction in Consett to Parkhead, Stanhope running past Rowley, Smiddy Shaw Reservoir and Waskerley Reservoir.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Waskerley Way Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)
  12. Limestone LinX Route Map

    Joint Stocks Route

    Type

    Type:

    Cycle Route

    Coxhoe, Durham

    The Limestone LinX walking and cycling network provides 11 miles of routes for you to use and enjoy in stunning countryside and local nature reserves.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Joint Stocks Route
  13. Spring in the North Pennines

    Woodland - Gaunless Valley Heritage Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Butterknowle

    A 51/2 Mile Circular Walk that visits Woodland’s Coal Mining Heritage. This walk travels in a clockwise direction, commencing from and returning to the Gaunless Smelt Mill car park.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Woodland - Gaunless Valley Heritage Walk
  14. Battle of Nevilles Cross Walk Route

    Battle of Neville's Cross Walk Route

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    Durham

    It is hoped that this circular walk will help bring to life for you the Battle of Neville's Cross in 1346.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Battle of Neville's Cross Walk Route
  15. Teesdale Way: Middleton In Teesdale - Abbey Bridge, Barnard Castle

    Teesdale Way: Middleton In Teesdale - Abbey Bridge, Barnard Castle

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    Barnard Castle

    Middleton - Cotherstone 7.5km
    Cotherstone - Abbey Bridge 5.5km

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Teesdale Way: Middleton In Teesdale - Abbey Bridge, Barnard Castle
  16. Chester-le-Street Heritage Trail inside of the church.

    Chester-le-Street Heritage Trail

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Chester-le-Street

    The Chester-le-Street Heritage Trail is a walk around the 2000-year history of Chester-le-Street market town, taking in sites of Roman occupation, Christian Heritage and Victorian Industry.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Chester-le-Street Heritage Trail
  17. Lanchester Parish Walks

    Cold Pig Hill Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Durham

    Discover the beautiful scenery and rich heritage of Lanchester Parish. Distance: 7 Miles

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Cold Pig Hill Walk
  18. Two people on bikes at the coast

    Easington Colliery to Haswell Cycle Route

    Type

    Type:

    Cycle Route

    Easington Colliery

    A 4 mile linear cycle route from Easington Colliery to Haswell taking in some of the film location for Billy Elliot.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Easington Colliery to Haswell Cycle Route
  19. North Pennines in Autumn

    Sea to Sea (C2C) Cycle Route

    Type

    Type:

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Sea to Sea (C2C) Cycle Route
  20. Cockfield Circuit

    Cockfield Circuit

    Type

    Type:

    Cycle Route

    Staindrop

    Cockfield Fell is England’s largest scheduled Ancient Monument and evidence of its agricultural and industrial past pockmark its rough grassland landscape. Begin in Staindrop village and follow the B6279 towards Eggleston. After approx. 2.5 miles…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Cockfield Circuit
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