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  1. Beaurepaire Manor House

    Durham City to Bearpark

    Type

    Type:

    Cycle Route

    Durham

    This route passes through the site of the Battle of Neville’s Cross (17 October 1346). Savage and ferocious this was medieval hand-to-hand warfare at its most grim. England versus Scotland, the latter suffering a shattering defeat.   

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Durham City to Bearpark
  2. Flowers, Bullrushes, Grass, Trees

    Ferryhill Carrs & Thrislington Circular Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Ferryhill

    Follow the path of the ancient glacier to discover two protected reserves.  A Discover Brightwater Walk suitable for Children/Families.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Ferryhill Carrs & Thrislington Circular Walk
  3. Walking in Durham

    Romans to Railways in the Gaunless Valley Guided Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Bishop Auckland

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Romans to Railways in the Gaunless Valley Guided Walk
  4. Durham City North Walk

    Durham City North Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Durham

    This riverside and farmland walk is 7.4 kilometres (4.5 miles) in length and will take up to 3 hours. The route follows surfaced paths or roads and can be undertaken without walking boots at all times of the year.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Durham City North Walk
  5. Blue Plaque Trail - Barnard Castle

    Blue Plaque Trail - Barnard Castle

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    Barnard Castle

    THE BLUE PLAQUE TRAIL provides information on the people and places whose contribution to the history of Barnard Castle has been commemorated by blue plaques erected by the former Barnard Castle Urban District Council or its successor.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Blue Plaque Trail - Barnard Castle
  6. couple walking on the Durham Heritage Coast

    Hawthorn - Durham Heritage Coast Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Hawthorn Village

    Hawthorn Dene is the second largest dene in the county with unspoilt semi-natural broadleaved woodland and species rich Magnesian limestone meadows. There is a pub in the village for refreshments at the start or end of the walk.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Hawthorn - Durham Heritage Coast Walk
  7. W2W Cycle Route

    W2W Cycle Route

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    Cycle Route

    Barnard Castle

    Durham Section Bowes - Durham 40 miles - Map extract from the official Walney to Wear (W2W) Cycle Route Map, produced by Stirling Surveys and published by Footprint Maps ©2012.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for W2W Cycle Route
  8. Westgate to Slitt Wood

    Westgate to Slitt Wood

    Type

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    Walking Route

    Westgate

    A series of small waterfalls accompanies this route along the picturesque Middlehope Burn, a tributary valley of Weardale.   

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Westgate to Slitt Wood
  9. Two people on bikes at the coast

    Seaham to Crimdon On-Road Cycle Route

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    Cycle Route

    Seaham

    An on-road cycle route of approx. 12 miles starting from Seaham down to Crimdon following the Durham Heritage Coastline for most of the way.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Seaham to Crimdon On-Road Cycle Route
  10. Tees Railway Path

    Tees Railway Path

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    Cycle Route

    Middleton in Teesdale

    This route is set in the attractive countryside of Teesdale, within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The path starts just outside Middleton-in-Teesdale, passing the picturesque villages of Mickleton and Romaldkirk.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Tees Railway Path
  11. Durham Coast

    Blackhall Heritage Coastal Footpath

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Near Blackhall Colliery

    The sight and sound of skylarks rising above the short Magnesian Limestone grassland is very noticeable in this area. The grass is kept purposely short to encourage them.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Blackhall Heritage Coastal Footpath
  12. Castle Eden Denemouth Heritage Coastal Footpath

    Castle Eden Denemouth Heritage Coastal Footpath

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    Type:

    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.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Castle Eden Denemouth Heritage Coastal Footpath
  13. Information on Blanchland Circular Walk

    Blanchland Circular Walk

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    Blanchland

    You'll never forget this timeless stroll through one of England's oldest and most beautiful villages with its striking mixed woodland situated right on the River Derwent. It’s set in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Blanchland Circular Walk
  14. North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty  Guided Walk: Two Hills

    Westgate Circular Walk

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    Bishop Auckland

    A 4.5 mile circular walk with steep gradients and rought terrain. The route sets out in woodland along Middlehope Burn and ends in a long and gradual descent along a walled track with superb views across the valley.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Westgate Circular Walk
  15. Link up the Loops - Consett to Gateshead Cycle Route

    Link up the Loops - Consett to Gateshead Cycle Route

    Type

    Type:

    Cycle Route

    Near Castleside, Consett

    Link up the Loops - Consett to Gateshead Cycle Route is a 26 mile challenging cycle route mostly off-road. It is marked on the Durham County Council North Durham Cycle Map as CDN4. A really good long route which requires some careful navigation.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Link up the Loops - Consett to Gateshead Cycle Route
  16. Leisurely Walk Around Staindrop

    Leisurely Walk Around Staindrop

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    Staindrop

    Leisurely Walk Around Staindrop.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Leisurely Walk Around Staindrop
  17. North Pennines in Autumn

    Sea to Sea (C2C) Cycle Route

    Type

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    Walking Route

    In Durham, the Coast-to -Coast stretches from Rookhope in the west to Chester-le-Street in the east – a distance of around 30 miles.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Sea to Sea (C2C) Cycle Route
  18. Hardwick Park: Ranger Fun

    Hardwick Park Walking, Cycling and Horse Riding Routes

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    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.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Hardwick Park Walking, Cycling and Horse Riding Routes
  19. Chester-le-Street Heritage Trail inside of the church.

    Chester-le-Street Heritage Trail

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Chester-le-Street

    The Chester-le-Street Heritage Trail is a walk around the 2000-year history of Chester-le-Street market town, taking in sites of Roman occupation, Christian Heritage and Victorian Industry.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Chester-le-Street Heritage Trail
  20. Causey Arch Picnic Area Walking Route

    Causey Arch Picnic Area Walking Route

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Near Stanley

    Causey Arch Picnic Area is UK Woodland Assurance Scheme certified, a scheduled monument and Local Wildlife Site. Habitats include Ancient woodland, running water and grassland. It is suitable for walkers and wheelchair users.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Causey Arch Picnic Area Walking Route
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