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  1. Hamsterley Forest Run

    Brandon to Bishop Auckland Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)

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    Walking Route

    Turn at Stonebridge roundabout onto B6302 to Ushaw Moor, Entrance is signed ½ mile on left

    A 9-mile route from Broompark Picnic Site, just outside Durham City to Bishop Auckland, residence of previous Bishops of Durham, running past Brancepeth, Willington, Sunnybrow, Hunwick and Toronto.

    Dates

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Brandon to Bishop Auckland Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)
  2. North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty  Guided Walk: Two Hills

    Cow Green Geological Trail

    Type

    Type:

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Cow Green Geological Trail
  3. Durham Cathedral view from riverbank with river and woodland

    The Durham City Seven Hills Trail

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Durham City

    This trail passes through the many varied landscapes that encircle the City, while offering encounters with the City’s rich history and heritage. There are beautiful historic woodlands, a famous battle site, the site of an iron age fort, a Victorian…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for The Durham City Seven Hills Trail
  4. Derwent Reservoir County Durham

    Derwent Reservoir - Walks, Rides and Wildlife

    Type

    Type:

    Nature Trail

    Consett

    Derwent Reservoir is within the North Pennines National Landscape and, after Kielder, is the second largest reservoir in the region. There is a multi-user path from Pow Hill Country Park (south shore) to the dam at the eastern end of the reservoir…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Derwent Reservoir - Walks, Rides and Wildlife
  5. 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
  6. Tunstall Circular Walk

    Tunstall Circular Walk

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    Wolsingham, Bishop Auckland

    This 2 mile walk circles the Tunstall Reservoir just north of Wolsingham, within the North Pennines National Landscape.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Tunstall Circular Walk
  7. Explore Discover & Enjoy Durham with Curious About Durham - only for the Curious!

    Curious About Durham

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    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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    From:
    1 Apr 2026to31 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 18:00
    From:
    1 Nov 2026to31 Mar 2027Open 11:00 - 16:00
    More info for Curious About Durham
  8. Lanchester Roman Walk

    Lanchester Roman Walk

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    Walking Route

    Durham

    A 5 mile, moderate circular walk crossing the line of The Dere Street Roman Road and the site of Longovicium Roman Fort. There are varied surfaces with one short incline and can be wet underfoot in parts.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Lanchester Roman Walk
  9. Wingate Quarry Local Nature Reserve Walk

    Wingate Quarry Local Nature Reserve Walk

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    Trimdon Station

    Wingate Quarry Local Nature Reserve is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, Open Access Land, and is UK Woodland Assurance Scheme certified. Habitats include grassland, woodland, wetland and scrub.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Wingate Quarry Local Nature Reserve Walk
  10. Cross in a church

    Cuddy's Corse

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    Chester-le-Street

    Follow this walk in the footsteps of Saint Cuthbert’s Community on their final journey from Chester-le-Street to Durham Cathedral, carrying the uncorrupted body (Corse) of Cuthbert, the Patron Saint of the North.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Cuddy's Corse
  11. Shincliffe Walks - Walk 1: Old World Charm, Woods and a Racecourse

    Shincliffe Walks - Walk 1: Old World Charm, Woods and a Racecourse

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    Shincliffe, Durham

    A series of five walks taking visitors through delightful countryside with extensive views, rich wildlife and historical association.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Shincliffe Walks - Walk 1: Old World Charm, Woods and a Racecourse
  12. Walking on the Durham Heritage Coast

    Dawdon Heritage Coastal Footpath

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    Near Seaham

    The Coastal Footpath passes close by the site of Dawdon Colliery which ceased production in 1991 after which the site was reclaimed. Dawdon was linked underground to the Vane Tempest Colliery in Seaham.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Dawdon Heritage Coastal Footpath
  13. Hay Meadow - Copyright NPAP/Rebecca Barrett

    Upper Weardale Cycle Route

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    Cycle Route

    Bishop Auckland

    This 5.5mile route takes you through the beautiful countryside of upper Weardale in the North Pennines National Landscape.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Upper Weardale Cycle Route
  14. 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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Lindisfarne Gospels Trail at St Mary & St Cuthbert's Church
  15. Walking on the Durham Heritage Coast

    Blackhall Rocks Local Nature Reserve Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Hartlepool

    Blackhall Rocks is a Local Nature Reserve and picnic area within Durham Heritage Coast and is UK Woodland Assurance Scheme certified. Part Site of Special Scientific Interest, Special Area of Conservation.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Blackhall Rocks Local Nature Reserve Walk
  16. Westgate to Slitt Wood

    Westgate to Slitt Wood

    Type

    Type:

    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
  17. Walking in Durham

    Borders Walk: Beamish to Burnopfield Guided Walk

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    St Helen Auckland, Stanley


    Borders Walk: Beamish to Burnopfield Guided Walk
    10:00am start (6 hours) 10 miles

    Bill Gallon - voluntary ranger

    Start Eden Place Picnic Area, Beamish off A695 DH9 0RG

    GR NZ 220 537 OS maps Lr88, Ex308

    Buses Go north east 8, 8a

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Borders Walk: Beamish to Burnopfield Guided Walk
  18. A church at Dalton-le-Dale

    Dalton-le-Dale and Dawdon - Connecting the Coast

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Seaham

    Explore Dawdon Dene, visit the Norman Church of St Andrew and Dalden Tower, a former medieval manor house. 

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Dalton-le-Dale and Dawdon - Connecting the Coast
  19. Limestone Linx Fossil Trail in Yellow

    Fossil Trail

    Type

    Type:

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Fossil Trail
  20. Autumn hills at North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

    Stanhope – Exploring A Legacy of Lead

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Stanhope, Bishop Auckland

    Three short walks around Stanhope with an option to walk to Frosterley along a quiet road beside the River Wear. They are well waymarked and easy underfoot.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Stanhope – Exploring A Legacy of Lead
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