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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
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.
Blue Badge Guide
including Durham City and County Durham,
I am very excited to be able to show you the city and its surroundings using my Blue Badge qualification.
Outdoor and Wildlife Activity
Darlington
Spend time in nature and watch the seasons change in Raby Castle’s stunning Deer Park and Walled Gardens, which are open to visitors from 10am - 4pm every day.
Attraction
Durham City
You and your team of up to six people will be locked in a room. You have one hour to solve the puzzles, find the key, and escape!
Walking Route
Peterlee
Bracken Hill Local Nature Reserve is a Local Nature Reserve and is UK Woodland Assurance Scheme certified, is a Local Wildlife and Ancient Woodland site. Part of the woodland is classed as ‘ancient’ and has existed in the valley prior to the 1600’s.
Cycle Route
Haswell
The South Durham Orbital is a 54 mile challenging cycle route taking in Durham City, Haswell, Newton Aycliffe, Shildon and Bishop Auckland using National Cycle Networks and railway paths as well as on-road sections.
Cycle Route
Weardale, Tow Law
A moderate 21 mile loop taking in Wolsingham and The Weardale Railway.
Activity Centre
Houghton-le-Spring
We provide tailor made outdoor education solutions for everyone.
Nature Reserve
Peterlee
Castle Eden Dene is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and is home to an extraordinary variety of birds, more than 450 species of plants, and some of our favourite mammals, such as roe deer and fox.
Food/Drink Producer
Barnard Castle
Teesdale's oldest and finest butchers selling local beef and lamb and Yorkshire pork and chicken.
Walking Route
Chester-le-Street
Follow this walk in the footsteps of Saint Cuthbert’s Community on their final journey from Chester-le-Street to Durham Cathedral, carrying the uncorrupted body (Corse) of Cuthbert, the Patron Saint of the North.
Walking
Cotherstone
This circular walk has views of the River Tees, and the possibility of seeing deer and other wildlife.
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…
Walking Route
Limekiln Gill is a Local Nature Reserve which is UK Woodland Assurance Scheme certified and a Special Area of Conservation within Durham Heritage Coast.
Church / Chapel
Durham
Please see website for full list of services and events :- http://cuthbertandaidan.durhamnorthteam.org/
Walking Route
Seaham
Explore Rockhouse Dene, look out for sculptures and memorials, and enjoy fabulous coastal views before stopping for a cuppa in Seaham or at the marina.
Church / Chapel
Durham
Grade 2 listed Bethel chapel, which is now a Methodist Church dates back to 1853.
Municipal Park
Consett
Blackhill and Consett Park is located in the Blackhill conservation area.
Walking Route
Easington
Explore the Easington Local Nature Reserve, stopping to admire the memorial garden. In the summer listen for skylarks and look out for the Durham Argus Butterfly.
Walking
Hamsterley Forest
Gruffalo Orienteering - fun family map reading challenge
Try our fun, navigational challenge at Hamsterley Forest using a simple map to find twelve Gruffalo markers hidden in the deep, dark wood.
If you're feeling competitive, choose to run, walk…
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