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  1. Map of Bishop Auckland/Brandon Loop Cycle Route

    Bishop Auckland/Brandon Loop Cycle Route

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    Cycle Route

    A688, Bishop Auckland

    Bishop Auckland/Brandon Loop is a 17 mile intermediate cycle route, mostly off-road. It is marked on the Durham County Council South Durham Cycle Map as CDS3.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Bishop Auckland/Brandon Loop Cycle Route
  2. Beach banks at Horden

    Horden Grasslands Local Nature Reserve Walk

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    Walking Route

    Horden Grasslands is a Local Nature Reserve and is UK Woodland Assurance Scheme certified, within Durham Heritage Coast. Habitats include grassland, scrub and woodland. The one-mile linear route takes you next to the grassland and the clifftops.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Horden Grasslands Local Nature Reserve Walk
  3. view of Crimdon Dene Beach

    Crimdon - Durham Heritage Coast Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Crimdon

    Crimdon has been a popular place for holiday makers for many years. From the 1920’s mining communities from the area visited Crimdon for their annual summer holidays. The name derives from the Old English words crymel’ and ‘dun’.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Crimdon - Durham Heritage Coast Walk
  4. Neptune statue in Durham Market Place

    The Durham Miners' Path Walk

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    Type:

    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.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for The Durham Miners' Path Walk
  5. Beaurepaire Manor House

    Durham City to Bearpark

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    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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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Durham City to Bearpark
  6. Lindisfarne Gospels Trail at St Mary & St Cuthbert's Church

    Lindisfarne Gospels Trail at St Mary & St Cuthbert's Church

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    Walking Tour

    Chester Le Street

    When the Lindisfarne community arrived in Chester-le-Street in 883 they brought with them their two most precious possessions, the incorrupt body of the Saint and their Gospels book.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Lindisfarne Gospels Trail at St Mary & St Cuthbert's Church
  7. Pennine Journey - Durham Section

    Pennine Journey - Durham Section

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    Walking Route

    The Durham section of The Pennine Journey starts in Tan Hill and continues north to Blanchland – a distance of 32 miles.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Pennine Journey - Durham Section
  8. Walking in Teesdale - Cotherstone Circular Walk

    Walking in Teesdale - Cotherstone Circular Walk

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    Walking Route

    Cotherstone

    A 6 mile Circular Walk - from the Fox and Hounds on the West Green, Cotherstone.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Walking in Teesdale - Cotherstone Circular Walk
  9. Limestone Linx Fossil Trail in Yellow

    Fossil Trail

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    Cycle Route

    Coxhoe, 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.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Fossil Trail
  10. The Witham

    Walking in Teesdale: Barnard Castle and Stainton Circular

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    Walking

    Barnard Castle

    A leisurely walk from Barnard Castle through woods and across fields to Stainton village, from where there are extensive views both up and across Teesdale.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Walking in Teesdale: Barnard Castle and Stainton Circular
  11. St John's Chapel - Farming, Mining & Methodism with permission of Durham County Council

    St John’s Chapel – Farming, Mining & Methodism

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    Walking Route

    Bishop Auckland

    A circular 7 mile walk following the Mineral Valleys Walk waymarkers on meandering route around the villages of Ireshopeburn, St John’s Chapel and Daddry Shield.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for St John’s Chapel – Farming, Mining & Methodism
  12. Heugh Lighthouse

    The Way of Love

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    Type:

    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…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for The Way of Love
  13. Viewpoint from Cycling on the Waskerley Way

    Waskerley Way Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    Turn left at The Grove, Consett

    A 9.7 mile route from Lydgett's Junction in Consett to Parkhead, Stanhope running past Rowley, Smiddy Shaw Reservoir and Waskerley Reservoir.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Waskerley Way Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)
  14. Cycling at Hamsterley Forest

    Hamsterley Forest - Blue Cycle Trail

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    Cycle Route

    Bishop Auckland

    Blue Trail - Moderate, suitable for intermediate cyclists/ mountain bikers with basic off road riding skills.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Hamsterley Forest - Blue Cycle Trail
  15. Cycling in Durham

    Bishop Auckland to Weardale Cycle Route

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    Cycle Route

    Bishop Auckland

    An undulating circular route the length of Weardale with sharp climbs. 65 miles.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Bishop Auckland to Weardale Cycle Route
  16. Sheep in a field

    Cowshill to Killhope – an extension of the Weardale Way

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    Walking Route

    Bishop Auckland

    A linear 4 mile (6.5km) walk from Cowshill to Killhope Lead Mining Museum along the Mineral Valleys Footpath. This route is waymarked, signposted and covered by OS Explorer Map OL31.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Cowshill to Killhope – an extension of the Weardale Way
  17. The Gothic Tower at Hardwick Park

    Walk: Hardwick Park & Bishop's Fen Walk

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    Walking Route

    Sedgefield

    Rediscover nature with a walk through wetlands, woods and wildlife, one in a series of walks for children, produced by Bright Water Landscape Partnership

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Walk: Hardwick Park & Bishop's Fen Walk
  18. Shincliffe Walks - Walk 2 The Waggonway Walk

    Shincliffe Walks - Walk 2 The Waggonway Walk

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    Walking Route

    Shincliffe

    Walk 2 in a series of 5 walks through delightful countryside with extensive views, rich with wildlife and historical association. The Waggonway Walk is a 2 mile walk taking approximately one and a half hours.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Shincliffe Walks - Walk 2 The Waggonway Walk
  19. Two people on bikes at the coast

    North Sea Cycle Route

    Type

    Type:

    Cycle Route

    passing through County Durham.,

    The North Sea Cycle Route is a 6,000km route based on existing national, regional and local cycle routes in Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Scotland and England, passing through Durham county.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for North Sea Cycle Route
  20. A field in the Durham Dales showing flowers

    Durham Dales, Romaldkirk in Teesdale

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    Walking Route

    Romaldkirk

    A River Tees green valley criss-crossed by drystone walls. Walk along the valley from Romaldkirk, a pretty village of three greens. See the Devil's Door in St. Romald church. It was blocked up in the Middle Ages to keep Satan out.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Durham Dales, Romaldkirk in Teesdale
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