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Durham boasts rivers, reservoirs and coast - so whether you enjoy fishing, sea angling, sailing or canoeing, you're sure to find something to whet your appetite.
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City Tours
We are a not-for-profit group offering family friendly tours of Durham City for families, genealogists and historians.
Heritage / Visitor Centre
Seaham
The East Durham Heritage and Lifeboat Centre displays the historic lifeboat The George Elmy and gives and insight into the rich heritage of the area.
Walking Route
Durham
This walk takes in some of the landmarks of mining trade unionism in the city and follows the route the miners would take to Big Meeting.
Nature Reserve
Durham
Pelaw Wood Nature Reserve is a beautiful woodland home to many varieties of wildlife, with public rights of way providing a range of interesting walks.
Walking Route
St John's Chapel
High up in Weardale, this is a lovely country walk that is not too difficult - apart from a short climb up to Allercleugh Farm - yet rewards with a real sense of being away from the crowds.
Nature Trail
Barnard Castle
Cow Green Geological Trail Approximately 4 kilometres each way, this linear trail uses well-marked footpaths and minor roads and is wheel/push chair friendly to the top of Cauldron Snout.
Cycle Route
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.
Church / Chapel
Durham
A congregation made up of all sorts of people from Durham and the surrounding area. We meet to worship God, to share fellowship, and to try to live out God's mission in the world.
Nature Reserve
Near Easington Colliery
The site of the former Easington Colliery has been designated as a local nature reserve and has good car parking facilities very close to the coastal footpath.
Walking Route
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.
Natural Feature
Near Middleton-in Teesdale, Barnard Castle
Low Force waterfall is part of the River Tees in beautiful Upper Teesdale. It is easily accessible from Bowlees Visitor Centre.
Walking
Cotherstone
This is a moderate circular route up Baldersdale, over fields, along a quiet road and a bridleway along the edge of Cotherstone Moor.
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.
Walking Route
South of Horden
Castle Eden Dene is one of the most important natural areas in the North East. The Dene is a four mile long steep sided valley cut into the Magnesian Limestone. This area is a National Nature Reserve, valued amongst other things for its yew trees.
Walking Route
Sedgefield
Six wetland-inspired oak pieces, designed and carved by north east artists Lee and Jill Brewster. The artworks, depicting a dragonfly, frog and other wetland animals, were commissioned by the Discover Brightwater Landscape Project team.
Nature Reserve
Witton-le-Wear
One of our region’s most important wildlife sites, this wetland reserve, bordered by the River Wear, also contains mixed woodlands and species rich grasslands.
Garden Centre
Edmondsley
A one-stop-shop for all your gardening needs as well as our stunning woodland walk which extends over 15 acres, and our very popular Woodland's Bistro and Venue.
Walking Route
Durham
It is hoped that this circular walk will help bring to life for you the Battle of Neville's Cross in 1346.
Fishing
Hutton Henry
Fly Fishing Tuition, Guiding, Lessons, Holidays & Tackle on Rivers & Lakes in County Durham and throughout the North of England.
Nature Reserve
Tow Law
One of the largest mid-altitude heathlands remaining in County Durham, Hedleyhope Fell is a mosaic of heather, bilberry, acid grassland, rush pasture, bracken beds, patches of gorse and scattered trees.
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