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  1. Cycle Path at Castle Eden

    Add Three Rivers Cycle Route Haswell to Hartlepool National Route 14 to your Itinerary

    Three Rivers Cycle Route Haswell to Hartlepool National Route 14

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    Cycle Route

    Haswell

    The Haswell to Wingate section (5 miles) is shared with National Route 1. It continues on its mostly off-road route following a disused railway path, gently climbing down through Castle Eden to Crimdon before continuing towards Hartlepool (10 miles).

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Three Rivers Cycle Route Haswell to Hartlepool National Route 14
  2. Greenwell Walk

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    Greenwell Walk

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    Walking Route

    Lanchester, Durham

    Discover the beautiful scenery and rich heritage of Lanchester Parish. Distance: 5 Miles

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  3. Barnard Castle Butter Mart

    Add Romaldkirk Cycle Ride to your Itinerary

    Romaldkirk Cycle Ride

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    Cycle Route

    Barnard Castle

    This 7 mile circular ride follows the Teesdale Railway Path and minor roads of Romaldkirk Moor within the North Pennines National Landscape.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Romaldkirk Cycle Ride
  4. Manor Spa pool

    Add The Manor House Hotel Spa to your Itinerary

    The Manor House Hotel Spa

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    Spa and Relaxation

    Bishop Auckland

    At The Manor Spa, we believe It's All About You, which is why our spa days and spa breaks are tailored to your needs. 

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Good Spa Guide 5 Bubble Spa 2024Good Spa Guide 5 Bubble Spa
    • Visit England Visitor Ready 2025Visitor Ready
    More info for The Manor House Hotel Spa
  5. Brancepeth Castle Golf Club

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    Brancepeth Castle Golf Club

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    Durham

    Brancepeth Castle Golf is a first class parkland course designed by Harry S Colt around the ancient castle and providing a challenge to players of all abilities.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Brancepeth Castle Golf Club
  6. Noses Point

    Add Noses Point - Connecting the Coast to your Itinerary

    Noses Point - Connecting the Coast

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    Walking Route

    Seaham

    The walk at Nose’s Point is accessible for most people, it has a firm surface and gentle gradients, and no steps, stiles or barriers. It offers fabulous views of the coast.  

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Noses Point - Connecting the Coast
  7. Two people on bikes at the coast

    Add Easington Colliery to Haswell Cycle Route to your Itinerary

    Easington Colliery to Haswell Cycle Route

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    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.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Easington Colliery to Haswell Cycle Route
  8. Durham City South Walk

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    Durham City South Walk

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    Durham

    This riverside and woodland route is 8 kilometres (5 miles) in length and will take up to 3 hours. It mainly follows surfaced paths or roads and can be followed at all times of the year without walking boots. Please note start point is Gala Theatre.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Durham City South Walk
  9. Pow Hill Country Park

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    Pow Hill Country Park

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    Country / Royal Park

    Edmundbyers

    A moorland country park on the banks of the Derwent Reservoir.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Pow Hill Country Park
  10. St Oswald's Church

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    St Oswald's Church

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    Church / Chapel

    Durham

    St Oswald’s is an Anglican church in the centre of the beautiful university and cathedral city of Durham.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport
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  11. H2O at Witton Country Park

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    H2O Riders

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    Witton-le-Wear

    Embark on an unforgettable outdoors adventure with paddle boarding, kayaking, or a thrilling water bike ride at the premier water sports hire centre at Witton Castle Activity Lake in County Durham.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025
    More info for H2O Riders
  12. Hamsterley Forest - Black Cycle Trail

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    Hamsterley Forest - Black Cycle Trail

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    Cycle Route

    Bishop Auckland

    Black Route - Severe
    Suitable for - Expert mountain bikers used to physically demanding routes. Quality off road mountain bikes.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Hamsterley Forest - Black Cycle Trail
  13. William Peat Butchers

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    William Peat Butchers

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    Barnard Castle

    Teesdale's oldest and finest butchers selling local beef and lamb and Yorkshire pork and chicken.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for William Peat Butchers
  14. Fishing at Finchale Abbey Park

    Add Fishing at Finchale Abbey Park to your Itinerary

    Fishing at Finchale Abbey Park

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    Fishery

    Durham

    Two mile stretch of the river Wear, 1 mile either side of the Abbey, access above abbey is by the river bank and below abbey by a road way leading to various points of easy access to the river bank.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    More info for Fishing at Finchale Abbey Park
  15. An historic steam train on Tanfield Railway in County Durham.

    Add Tanfield Railway to your Itinerary

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    Tanfield Railway

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    Railway

    Tanfield

    Oldest existing railway in the world, opened 1725. Steam-hauled passenger trains, vintage carriages, 61 locomotives and steam-driven vintage workshop. Please see website for dates and operating times.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Trip Advisor Travellers Choice 2023 2023Trip Advisor Travellers Choice 2023
    More info for Tanfield Railway
  16. Hunwick country lane.

    Add Hunwick Village Short Walk - Heritage Walk 1 to your Itinerary

    Hunwick Village Short Walk - Heritage Walk 1

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    Hunwick

    A gentle walk around Hunwick Village. 2.5 miles.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Hunwick Village Short Walk - Heritage Walk 1
  17. Bertie's Play Village at Prince Bishops Place

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    Bertie's Play Village

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    Family Activity Centre

    Durham City

    Bertie's Play Village is a children’s stay-and-play facility that offers children, parents and families a place to take a break from their shopping trip at Prince Bishops Place.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Bertie's Play Village
  18. Tow Law - Willington Cycle Route

    Add Tow Law - Willington Cycle Route to your Itinerary

    Tow Law - Willington Cycle Route

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    Weardale, Tow Law

    A moderate 21 mile loop taking in Wolsingham and The Weardale Railway.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Tow Law - Willington Cycle Route
  19. View of Nose's Point

    Add Nose’s Point Nature Reserve to your Itinerary

    Nose’s Point Nature Reserve

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    Nature Reserve

    Near Seaham

    The sea has played a key role in the way Nose’s Point looks and the plants and animals found here, the magnesian limestone bedrock, laid down in an ancient sea, has given rise to a rare form of grassland with unique populations of plants and animals…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Nose’s Point Nature Reserve
  20. The beach banks at Crimdon

    Add Crimdon - Connecting the Coast to your Itinerary

    Crimdon - Connecting the Coast

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    Walking Route

    Crimdon

    Take a relaxing stroll to admire the flowers and butterflies on the Hart to Haswell disused railway line, visit Crimdon Dene and admire the viaduct, then enjoy a cuppa at the Dunes Café.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Crimdon - Connecting the Coast
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