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  1. Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve and Visitor Centre

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    Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve and Visitor Centre

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    Nature Reserve

    Chilton Moor, Houghton le Spring

    Rainton Meadows was created by the restoration of the Rye Hill Opencast coal mine in 1996 by UK Coal in partnership with Durham Wildlife Trust and the City of Sunderland.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

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  2. St Cuthbert's Church North Road

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    St Cuthbert's North Road

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    Church / Chapel

    Durham

    Please see website for full list of services and events :- http://cuthbertandaidan.durhamnorthteam.org/​​​​​​​ 

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  3. Durham Cathedral

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    Camino Inglés – the English Way: Walking Route

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    Walking Route

    Durham

    The walk from Finchale Abbey to Durham Cathedral, and beyond to Escomb Church, south of Bishop Auckland, is now officially recognised as part of the Camino Inglés – the English Way.

    The walk forges connections between Durham and the Camino…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  4. View of Nose's Point

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    Nose’s Point Nature Reserve

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    Near Seaham

    The sea has played a key role in the way Nose’s Point looks and the plants and animals found here, the magnesian limestone bedrock, laid down in an ancient sea, has given rise to a rare form of grassland with unique populations of plants and animals…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  5. Pow Hill Country Park

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    Pow Hill Country Park

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    Country / Royal Park

    Edmundbyers

    A moorland country park on the banks of the Derwent Reservoir.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  6. St Mary the Virgin Church

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    St Mary the Virgin Church

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    Seaham

    St Mary the Virgin is an Anglo-Saxon church listed as being 1 of 20 pre-Viking churches in the country. Founded around 700AD, the chancel was rebuilt in the Norman period and a tower around 1300. It overlooks the cliffs of the Durham coast.

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  7. Coarse fishing at Derwent

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    Derwent Waterside Park Fishery

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    Fishing

    Edmundbyers

    Derwent Waterside Park offers fishing in beautiful surroundings for fly and bait anglers. The fishery enjoys lots of open space and is well stocked from its own fish farm.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  8. Brancepeth Castle Golf Club

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    Brancepeth Castle Golf Club

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    Durham

    Brancepeth Castle Golf is a first class parkland course designed by Harry S Colt around the ancient castle and providing a challenge to players of all abilities.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  9. Christchurch Durham

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    Christchurch Durham

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    Durham City

    Christchurch Durham is an Anglican Evangelical Church in Durham, please see website for more details.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  10. Countryside around Hunwick.

    Hunwick Village, New Hunwick and River Walk - Heritage Walk 3

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    Walking Route

    Hunwick

    A walk around Hunwick, New Hunwick & the river. Distance 7.5 miles.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  11. Neptune statue in Durham Market Place

    Circular Walk Around River Wear South of Durham City

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    Durham

    Located just to the south of the historic city of Durham this picturesque walk encircles two huge loops of the River Wear. The section of the route just past Shincliffe Hall follows paths that were extensively lobbied for by the Ramblers.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  12. Castle Eden Dene - The Yew Tree Walk

    Castle Eden Dene - The Yew Tree Walk

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    Stanhope Chase, Peterlee

    The Yew Tree Walk - 2 miles (3.5km) between 1.5 - 2.5 hours. Follow the Yew markers. Not suitable for pushchairs. Sturdy footwear recommended. Steep in places. Avoid visiting during high winds. Disabled access is very limited due to natural features.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  13. family walking hand in hand through the green lush trees at Auckland Palace Deer Park

    Auckland Palace Deer Park Walk

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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.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  14. 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
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  15. Horse Riding: Blanchland Packhorse Trail - Horse

    Horse Riding: Blanchland Packhorse Trail - Horse

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    Riding/Trekking Centre

    CONSETT

    This 21km circular horse riding route is 70% off-road and enjoys 1,027m of ascent. It starts at Baybridge, close to the village of Blanchland. You’ll follow the Carriers’ Way across Bulbeck Common, alive with the evocative calls of wading birds in…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  16. Barnard Castle

    Walking in Teesdale - Barnard Castle West Circular ‘The Bridges Walk’

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    Barnard Castle

    A long, leisurely walk through the ever changing Deepdale Woods Nature Reserve; through open fields to the historic and picturesque Nabb Bridge over Deepdale Beck; down to the village of Boldron; past the ruins of Egglestone Abbey.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Walking in Teesdale - Barnard Castle West Circular ‘The Bridges Walk’
  17. Cockfield Fell Heritage Walk

    Cockfield Fell Heritage Walk

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    Walking Route

    Bishop Auckland

    This three and a half mile walk travels in a anti-clockwise direction, commencing from and returning to the Hollymoor car park.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  18. Image of three children outside the Temple of Minerva at Hardwick Park.

    Self-Led Love Exploring Trails: Roman Game at Hardwick Park

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    Family Fun

    Sedgefield

    Try our bespoke new game to learn more about Hardwick Park's East Park and the unique Roman settlement that was found there.

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  19. 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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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for A millenial's guide to historic Durham City
  20. North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty  Guided Walk: Two Hills

    St John's Chapel to Edmundbyers Circular Cycle Route

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    Cycle Route

    Bishop Auckland

    A strenuous 32 mile circular cycle ride up hill and down dale from St John's Chapel to Edmundbyers via Rookhope and Hunstanworth on the way there and Stanhope on the way back.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for St John's Chapel to Edmundbyers Circular Cycle Route
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