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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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Walking Route
Horden
From Horden train station you can connect with the coastal walks and visit the iconic Little Tern sculpture or explore the Limekiln Gill Local Nature Reserve.
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.
Find 26 stops each offering a unique perspective on times gone by. Discover the reason why Durham City is here and take in all that it offers today.
Walking Route
Upper Weardale
The woodland walks are part of a day out at Killhope – two wildlife hides, one accessible hide on the push chair friendly walk.
Cycle Route
Seaham
The vast majority of the cycleway between Seaham and Stockton (22 miles) consists of traffic-free disused railway paths and is part of a National Cycle Network Route 1 that links Dover and the Shetland Islands mainly via the East Coast.
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.
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.
Cycle Route
Near Castleside, Consett
Link up the Loops - Consett to Chester-le-Street Cycle Route is a 25 mile challenging cycle route mostly off-road. It is marked on the Durham County Council North Durham Cycle Map as CDN5.
Walking Route
Willington
A walk from Willington station to Hunwick Station. Distance 3.6 miles.
Walking Route
Durham City
This trail passes through the many varied landscapes that encircle the City, while offering encounters with the City’s rich history and heritage. There are beautiful historic woodlands, a famous battle site, the site of an iron age fort, a Victorian…
Walking Route
Stanhope Chase, Peterlee
The Squirrel Walk - 1.8 miles (3km) between 1-2 hours. Follow the squirrel markers. Not suitable for pushchairs. Sturdy footwear recommended. Steep in places. Avoid visiting during high winds.
Walking Route
Between Castleside and Tow Law
Discover the beautiful scenery and rich heritage of Lanchester Parish. Distance: 7.5 Miles
Cycle Route
The UK's most popular 'challenge' cycle route passes through the northern Lake District before climbing the Pennines, 'the roof of England', and then descending to the railway paths of Durham Dales.
Cycle Route
Durham
Durham City via NCN Route 14 to the Brandon & Bishop railpath but just after Brandon cross the A690 to Sunderland Bridge (minor road/good track).
Walking
Bishop Auckland
Take your pick from three new walking trails across Auckland Palace Deer Park. From a short walk around the inner park to a 4.6 km trail spanning the wider parkland.
Walking Route
Durham
So much in Durham City can be enjoyed as art including buildings, sculpture, paintings, literature, music and crafts old and new. And so much in Durham has inspired works of art, old and new. That sudden unexpected view; a shaft of light…
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…
Walking Route
Long distance walk (77 miles) running through The Land of the Prince Bishops. Steeped in history, beauty and a variety of landscapes.
Walking Route
Near Trimdon Station
This is a Railway Path, is UK Woodland Assurance Scheme certified, and a Local Wildlife Site intersects the Path next to the reservoir. The path is suitable for walkers, cyclists, horse-riders and wheelchair users.
Cycle Route
Bishop Auckland
An undulating circular route the length of Weardale with sharp climbs. 65 miles.
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