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Garden
Durham
Old Durham Gardens can be found less than a mile east of Durham City Centre. The gardens can be reached through a number of walks, including a very pleasant route through Pelaw Woods and provide a charming public space for everyone to enjoy.
Cycling and Mountain Biking
Bishop Auckland
Hamsterley Forest is one of the Northeast’s premier mountain bike destinations, with over 2000 hectares of forest to explore on 33 miles of waymarked trails and countless more miles of seldom travelled forest road Hamsterley Forest has something for…
Food/Drink Producer
Witton Gilbert
Here at Screaming Chimp HQ, we think it is important to supply the best product possible, so we only use the best produce for the job.
Attraction
Butterknowle
Take a tour of the dairy with Allison and see where the cheese is made or be guided through a food and cheese paring with Jonathan or why not spend the day with us and try your hand at cheesemaking!

Church / Chapel
Durham
Elvet Methodist Church is situated in Old Elvet, three minutes walk east of the market place.
Outdoor and Wildlife Activity
Durham
Durham County Council Countryside Service
Landscapes shaped by industry, now home to nature reserves and reclaimed railway paths. Guided walks bring the past to life, events and volunteering.
Event Venue
Bishop Auckland
Travel through 2,000 years of history in a single unforgettable evening! Watch as legends come to life – Vikings storm ashore, battles rage, and heroes rise beneath a sky ablaze with magic and fire.


Walking Route
Seaham
This walk provides opportunities to explore Seaham and the Marina where there are a number of places to have a coffee or a meal or simply enjoy the view with an ice cream.
Walking Route
Middleton in Teesdale
A walk which comes with a legend. Bridge Street leads downhill to cross the River Tees on the old county bridge built in the early 19th century.
Cycle Route
Kelloe, Durham
The Limestone LinX walking and cycling network provides 11 miles of routes for you to use and enjoy in stunning countryside and local nature reserves.
Walking Route
Barnard Castle
Leaving from Scar Top down the footpath by the castle wall, you will cross the river by The Green Bridge, and from the south side will get panoramic views of the river and modern apartments converted from former mills. The walk will then lead you…
Walking Route
The Durham section of The Pennine Journey starts in Tan Hill and continues north to Blanchland – a distance of 32 miles.
Cycle Route
Bishop Auckland
Red Route - Difficult
Suitable for Proficient mountain bikers with good off roading skills. suitable for better quality off road mountain bikes.
Cycle Route
Seaham
A cycle loop from Seaham taking in National Cycle Network 1 (off-road), returning via Cold Hesledon back to Seaham.
Family Fun
Get out and about in beautiful Durham!
Walking
Barnard Castle
Two short circular walks in what was known as the ‘green lung’ of Barnard Castle when it was a thriving centre of the mill trade. History, flora and fauna, and a good stretch of those legs.
Cycle Route
Bishop Auckland
Black Route - Severe
Suitable for - Expert mountain bikers used to physically demanding routes. Quality off road mountain bikes.
Cycle Route
Durham
Lovely City to Countryside Cycle Route recommended for the experienced Cyclist.
Cycle Route
Bishop Auckland
Blue Trail - Moderate, suitable for intermediate cyclists/ mountain bikers with basic off road riding skills.
Accessible Walks
Newton Aycliffe
The original route of the Great Aycliffe Way was compiled in 1998 to commemorate 50 years since the designation of the new town of Newton Aycliffe. A second route was added to the South of the original in 2008 to take the rest of the residential…
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