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Durham's Heritage Coast

Explore the colourful and dramatic landscape of Durham’s Heritage Coast with its beaches, rugged cliffs and imposing headlands. A truly stunning holiday location.

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  1. Lanchester Parish Walks

    North Ridge Walk

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    Walking Route

    Durham

    Discover the beautiful scenery and rich heritage of Lanchester Parish Distance: 3 or 3.5 Miles.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for North Ridge Walk
  2. Durham City South Walk

    Durham City South Walk

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    Walking Route

    Durham

    This riverside and woodland route is 8 kilometres (5 miles) in length and will take up to 3 hours. It mainly follows surfaced paths or roads and can be followed at all times of the year without walking boots. Please note start point is Gala Theatre.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Durham City South Walk
  3. Cycling in Durham

    Witton Dene Local Nature Reserve Walk

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    Durham

    Witton Dene Local Nature Reserve is a Local Wildlife Site of Ancient Woodland suitable for walkers and wheelchair users in parts. Witton Dene is a steep-sided wooded dene close to the village of Witton Gilbert. It is an oasis for wildlife.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Witton Dene Local Nature Reserve Walk
  4. Walk - The Durham Round

    Walk - The Durham Round

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    Walking Route

    Long distance route for walkers around the boundary of County Durham. A challenge to walkers, researched by Jill Delaney.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Walk - The Durham Round
  5. Spring in the North Pennines

    Woodland - Gaunless Valley Heritage Walk

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    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.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Woodland - Gaunless Valley Heritage Walk
  6. The Witham

    Walking in Teesdale: Barnard Castle and Stainton Circular

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    Walking

    Barnard Castle

    A leisurely walk from Barnard Castle through woods and across fields to Stainton village, from where there are extensive views both up and across Teesdale.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Walking in Teesdale: Barnard Castle and Stainton Circular
  7. Hurworth Burn Reservoir.

    Walk - Hurworth Burn Reservoir Walk

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    Walking Route

    Wingate

    One in a series of walks for children, produced by Bright Water Landscape Partnership.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Walk - Hurworth Burn Reservoir Walk
  8. Image of a couple enjoying a walk at twilight along the Durham Heritage Coast

    Easington Colliery - Durham Heritage Coast Walk

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    Walking Route

    Easington Colliery

    A walk to Beacon Hill...with stunning coastal views. The walk provides some stunning views of the coast and on a clear day the hills of North Yorkshire can be seen to the south and Sunderland to the north.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Easington Colliery - Durham Heritage Coast Walk
  9. Balderhead Reservoir Trout Fishery

    Teesdale Reservoirs Walk

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    Walking Route

    Baldersdale

    This 12.6km walk, starting at Balderhead Reservoir, offers an invigorating walk with stunning views of three of Northumbrian Water’s six reservoirs in Teesdale.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  10. Beach banks at Horden

    Horden Grasslands Local Nature Reserve Walk

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    Walking Route

    Horden Grasslands is a Local Nature Reserve and is UK Woodland Assurance Scheme certified, within Durham Heritage Coast. Habitats include grassland, scrub and woodland. The one-mile linear route takes you next to the grassland and the clifftops.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Horden Grasslands Local Nature Reserve Walk
  11. St Laurence Church

    Hidden Heritage - Durham Cathedral to St Laurence Church

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    Walking Route

    Durham City

    A terrific walk / cycle route from Durham Cathedral to St Laurence Church, Pittington.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Hidden Heritage - Durham Cathedral to St Laurence Church
  12. Durham CAMRA Beer Trail

    Durham CAMRA Beer Trail

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    Walking

    Durham

    A journey of 10 Of The Best Real Ale Pubs in Durham City Centre and all other Real Ale establishments with 23 listed in total. This route passes many of Taste Durham Assured Eating Estabishments including Oldfields Eating House and Cafe Cenno.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Durham CAMRA Beer Trail
  13. High Force Waterfall, blue skies

    High Force and Bowlees Geo Trail

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    Walking Route

    Newbiggin

    This 4-5 mile (6.5-8km) circular walk, from Bowlees Visitor Centre or High Force Hotel car park, will introduce you to some of the special features of the landscape around High Force and Low Force waterfalls.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for High Force and Bowlees Geo Trail
  14. Heugh Lighthouse

    The Way of Love

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    Religious Activity

    The Way of Love follows the influence of three of the most important female figures in the establishment of Christianity in England - St Hilda, St Helena and St Mary Magdalene - whilst mixing maritime and mining heritage, nationally-important nature…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  15. Hardwick Park: Ranger Fun

    Hardwick Park Walking, Cycling and Horse Riding Routes

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    Sedgefield

    A 1 mile historical circuit walk, a 1.4 mile circular cycle route and a 0.5 mile horse-riding route around the scenic Hardwick Park Country Park.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Hardwick Park Walking, Cycling and Horse Riding Routes
  16. Countryside around Blanchland with women using App.

    Geotours App

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    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.  

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Geotours App
  17. Walks around Ushaw - The Boundary Walk

    Walks around Ushaw - The Boundary Walk

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    Durham

    This walk is currently closed for maintenance.​​​​​​

    ​​​​​​​​​​Come and enjoy a 3-mile circular route around the Ushaw estate, starting at the main house and taking in the old hilltop with wide-open views of Durham’s countryside.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Walks around Ushaw - The Boundary Walk
  18. Tees Riverside and Hay Meadows Walk

    Pennine Way - Baldersdale to Langdon Beck Route

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    Walking Route

    Baldersdale

    In Durham, The Pennine Way stretches from Baldersdale in the south to Langdon Beck and High Cup Nick in the north - a distance of approximately 15 miles.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Pennine Way - Baldersdale to Langdon Beck Route
  19. 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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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Squirrel Chaser Blue Cycle Trail at Hamsterley Forest
  20. Durham Riverside Boat Hire

    A millenial's guide to historic Durham City

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    Walking Route

    Where history meets hipsters. With ‘insta-worthy’ cobbled lanes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site panorama and a rail station which connects the city to the capital in 3 hours, it’s no wonder Durham City is fast becoming an ideal choice for millennials…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for A millenial's guide to historic Durham City
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