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Walking Route
Shincliffe
Shincliffe Walks - Walk 4 of 5 - Railway,Watermill and Woodland.
Walking Route
Wingate
One in a series of walks for children, produced by Bright Water Landscape Partnership.
Cycle Route
Stanhope, Bishop Auckland
This 15.5mile route takes you through the beautiful countryside of Weardale in the North Pennines National Landscape.
Walking Route
Durham
This walk is currently closed for maintenance.
Come and enjoy a 3-mile circular route around the Ushaw estate, starting at the main house and taking in the old hilltop with wide-open views of Durham’s countryside.
Walking Route
Turn at Stonebridge roundabout onto B6302 to Ushaw Moor, Entrance is signed 0.5 miles on the left
A 12 mile route from Broompark Picnic Site, just outside Durham City to Consett, running past Bearpark, Langley Park, Lanchester and Knitsley.
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.
Walking Route
Peterlee
Bracken Hill Local Nature Reserve is a Local Nature Reserve and is UK Woodland Assurance Scheme certified, is a Local Wildlife and Ancient Woodland site. Part of the woodland is classed as ‘ancient’ and has existed in the valley prior to the 1600’s.
Walking Route
The Durham section of The Pennine Journey starts in Tan Hill and continues north to Blanchland – a distance of 32 miles.
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
Walking Route
Escomb, Bishop Auckland
Escomb, Witton Park and Etherley; Iron, Steam, Coal and Countryside - A Mineral Valleys Project Walk of approximately 5 miles/8 kilometres of moderate grade.
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.
Cycle Route
Easington Colliery
A 4 mile linear cycle route from Easington Colliery to Haswell taking in some of the film location for Billy Elliot.
Walking Route
Hamsterley, Bishop Auckland
A route around the Bedburn valley giving elevated views over the forest and showing varied habitats of mixed woodland.
Cycle Route
Newton Aycliffe to Shildon Loop is a 16 mile easy cycle route town to town with a rural feel on the way, on-road. It is marked on the Durham County Council South Durham Cycle Map as CDS1.
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.
Walking Route
Frosterley, Bishop Auckland
Three walks in search of Frosterley Marble.
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.
Cycle Route
Middleton in Teesdale
This route is set in the attractive countryside of Teesdale, within the North Pennines National Landscape. The path starts just outside Middleton-in-Teesdale, passing the picturesque villages of Mickleton and Romaldkirk.
Walking Route
Shincliffe, Durham
A series of five walks taking visitors through delightful countryside with extensive views, rich wildlife and historical association.
Walking Route
Durham
Have fun discovering Durham with two, quirky, heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt. Are you curious about Durham? Looking for an unusual and quirky activity which gets you out in the fresh air whatever the weather? Take one of our…
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