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  1. Children and adults on mountain bikes - Forestry England/Crown copyright

    Squirrel Chaser Blue Cycle Trail at Hamsterley Forest

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    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.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Squirrel Chaser Blue Cycle Trail at Hamsterley Forest
  2. Barnard Castle Butter Mart

    Romaldkirk Cycle Ride

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    Cycle Route

    Barnard Castle

    This 7 mile circular ride follows the Teesdale Railway Path and minor roads of Romaldkirk Moor within the North Pennines National Landscape.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Romaldkirk Cycle Ride
  3. Hexham Abbey

    The Way of Light

    Type

    Type:

    Religious Activity

    Welcome to a breath-taking trail that transports you from the dawn of Christianity through to contemporary pilgrimage via Dark Ages battles that changed a region’s faith, abbeys that matched Rome for majesty and a stunning seminary that taught…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for The Way of Light
  4. Woodland Fell Circular Cycle Route

    Woodland Fell Circular Cycle Route

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    Type:

    Cycle Route

    Bishop Auckland

    CDW 14 - 13 miles.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Woodland Fell Circular Cycle Route
  5. Durham Dales on a sunny day

    Walking in Teesdale: Bowes West Circular

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    Walking

    Bowes, Barnard Castle

    A walk through the picturesque village of Bowes, past Dotheboys Hall, and across the moors above the village.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Walking in Teesdale: Bowes West Circular
  6. Two people on bikes at the coast

    Easington Colliery to Haswell Cycle Route

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    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.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Easington Colliery to Haswell Cycle Route
  7. Hamsterley Forest Run

    Brandon to Bishop Auckland Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)

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    Walking Route

    Turn at Stonebridge roundabout onto B6302 to Ushaw Moor, Entrance is signed ½ mile on left

    A 9-mile route from Broompark Picnic Site, just outside Durham City to Bishop Auckland, residence of previous Bishops of Durham, running past Brancepeth, Willington, Sunnybrow, Hunwick and Toronto.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Brandon to Bishop Auckland Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)
  8. Teesdale Way

    Teesdale Way

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    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.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Teesdale Way
  9. Walking in Durham

    Romans to Railways in the Gaunless Valley Guided Walk

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    Walking Route

    Bishop Auckland

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Romans to Railways in the Gaunless Valley Guided Walk
  10. Blue Plaque Trail - Barnard Castle

    Blue Plaque Trail - Barnard Castle

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    Walking Route

    Barnard Castle

    THE BLUE PLAQUE TRAIL provides information on the people and places whose contribution to the history of Barnard Castle has been commemorated by blue plaques erected by the former Barnard Castle Urban District Council or its successor.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Blue Plaque Trail - Barnard Castle
  11. Wolsingham Family Walk

    Wolsingham Family Walk

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    Walking Route

    Bishop Auckland

    Route: A circular 1.5 mile route on footpaths which have been upgraded to be accessible for pushchairs and wheelchairs. The route is entirely on surfaced paths.
    Start: Recreation Ground at the West End of Wolsingham.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Wolsingham Family Walk
  12. Along part of the Teesdale Way

    Along part of the Teesdale Way:Piercebridge to Winston Guided Walk

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    Walking Tour

    Wolsingham, Darlington

    10am (5hrs) 10 miles Medium
    Derek Newby - local historian
    Start: Piercebridge Roman fort car park, off B6275, DL2 3SY
    GR NZ212159 OS map 93, Explorer 304
    Buses: Arriva X75, X76

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Along part of the Teesdale Way:Piercebridge to Winston Guided Walk
  13. Castle Eden Denemouth Heritage Coastal Footpath

    Castle Eden Denemouth Heritage Coastal Footpath

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    Walking Route

    South of Horden

    Castle Eden Dene is one of the most important natural areas in the North East. The Dene is a four mile long steep sided valley cut into the Magnesian Limestone. This area is a National Nature Reserve, valued amongst other things for its yew trees.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Castle Eden Denemouth Heritage Coastal Footpath
  14. Hamsterley Forest - Black Cycle Trail

    Hamsterley Forest - Black Cycle Trail

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    Cycle Route

    Bishop Auckland

    Black Route - Severe
    Suitable for - Expert mountain bikers used to physically demanding routes. Quality off road mountain bikes.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Hamsterley Forest - Black Cycle Trail
  15. Alan McPhail Photography;

    Beamish Woods Circular Walk

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    Walking Route

    Near entrance to Beamish Museum, Stanley

    Discover Beamish's Hidden Valley. A 3 mile walk exploring industrial and natural heritage.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Beamish Woods Circular Walk
  16. Sheep in a field

    Cowshill to Killhope – an extension of the Weardale Way

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    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.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Cowshill to Killhope – an extension of the Weardale Way
  17. The Knitting Gift Shop

    Willington

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  18. Hole In The Wall Horse Riding School

    Crook

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  19. The Gift Room at Number 4

    Langley Park

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  20. La Chocolatrice

    Coxhoe

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