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  1. A wall sculpture at Easington

    Nose's Point Local Nature Reserve Walk

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    Walking Route

    Nose's Point is a double Site of Special Scientific Interest for its geology and ecology. There is much to explore and discover here with easy to follow paths, stunning scenery, poetry, artworks and plenty more.

    Dates

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Nose's Point Local Nature Reserve Walk
  2. Locomotion Festival of Steam

    Rail Rocks!

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    Shildon

    A walk linking local geology with the railways.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Rail Rocks!
  3. Malton Picnic Area Walking Route

    Malton Picnic Area Walking Route

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Lanchester

    This is a picnic site which is UK Woodland Assurance Scheme certified. Habitats include woodland, riverside and wildflower meadow. The 0.5 mile (800m) route shown is suitable for walkers, wheelchair users and those with pushchairs.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Malton Picnic Area Walking Route
  4. North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty  Guided Walk: Two Hills

    Cow Green Geological Trail

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    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.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Cow Green Geological Trail
  5. North Pennines in Autumn

    Sea to Sea (C2C) Cycle Route

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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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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Sea to Sea (C2C) Cycle Route
  6. Hurworth Burn to Station Town Railway Path Walking/Cycling Route

    Hurworth Burn to Station Town Railway Path Walking/Cycling Route

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    Walking Route

    Near Trimdon Station

    This is a Railway Path, is UK Woodland Assurance Scheme certified, and a Local Wildlife Site intersects the Path next to the reservoir. The path is suitable for walkers, cyclists, horse-riders and wheelchair users.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Hurworth Burn to Station Town Railway Path Walking/Cycling Route
  7. Two people on bikes at the coast

    Murton Loop Cycle Route

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    Cycle Route

    Seaham

    A cycle loop from Seaham taking in National Cycle Network 1 (off-road), returning via Cold Hesledon back to Seaham.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Murton Loop Cycle Route
  8. Riverside path

    Hunwick Village, Church Path and River Side Walk - Heritage Walk 2

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    Walking Route

    Hunwick

    A short walk around Hunwick and the riverside. 5.3 miles.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Hunwick Village, Church Path and River Side Walk - Heritage Walk 2
  9. Teesdale Way: Middleton In Teesdale - Abbey Bridge, Barnard Castle

    Teesdale Way: Middleton In Teesdale - Abbey Bridge, Barnard Castle

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    Walking Route

    Barnard Castle

    Middleton - Cotherstone 7.5km
    Cotherstone - Abbey Bridge 5.5km

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Teesdale Way: Middleton In Teesdale - Abbey Bridge, Barnard Castle
  10. Teesdale Way

    Teesdale Way

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    Walking Route

    In its entirety, the Teesdale Way is a 92 mile route which follows the River Tees from its source at Dufton in Cumbria to the sea at South Gare in Teesside. In Durham the walk spans from Langdon Beck to Piercebridge.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Teesdale Way
  11. The viaduct at Hawthorn

    Hawthorn - Connecting the Coast

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    Walking Route

    Hawthorn

    Take a short stroll around the village or a longer ramble out to the coast and the stunning Hawthorn Dene viaduct. Stop at the village pub for refreshments.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  12. Fishburn front street, Tree, village green, houses, road

    Fishburn & Bishop Middleham Circular Walk

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    Walking Route

    Fishburn

    Experience this rare landscape and ancient species, and journey through the first stronghold of the Prince Bishops.  A Discover Brightwater walk suitable for children/families.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Fishburn & Bishop Middleham Circular Walk
  13. Wolsingham to Tunstall Reservoir

    Wolsingham to Tunstall Reservoir

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    Walking Route

    BISHOP AUCKLAND

    Walk high on both sides of the valley from Wolsingham to the wooded banks of Tunstall Reservoir. The Durham Prince Bishops developed Wolsingham from the 12th Century onwards as deer-hunting country and it is still well-wooded today.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Wolsingham to Tunstall Reservoir
  14. Meeting of the Waters

    Walking in Teesdale: Abbey Bridge & Whorlton Circular

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    Walking

    Barnard Castle

     A circular walk following the Teesdale Way along the River Tees downstream from Abbey Bridge past Meeting of the Waters and picturesque Dairy Bridge, made famous in the painting by Joseph Turner.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Walking in Teesdale: Abbey Bridge & Whorlton Circular
  15. view of Crimdon Dene Beach

    Crimdon - Durham Heritage Coast Walk

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    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’.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Crimdon - Durham Heritage Coast Walk
  16. The Satley Loop

    The Satley Loop

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    Cycle Route

    Consett

    The Satley Loop is a 19 mile intermediate cycle route along minor roads and country lanes with 2 crossings of the A68. It is marked on the Durham County Council North Durham Cycle Map as CDN1.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for The Satley Loop
  17. 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
  18. Durham City South Walk

    Durham City South Walk

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    Walking Route

    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
  19. Autumn hills at North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

    A Dales Journey in the Footsteps of John Wesley

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    Guided Tour

    “A Dales Journey” is a 90 miles drive following the footsteps of John Wesley’s 1761 journey visiting five of the oldest Methodist chapels in the world.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for A Dales Journey in the Footsteps of John Wesley
  20. Coxhoe Quarry Wood Local Nature Reserve Walk

    Coxhoe Quarry Wood Local Nature Reserve Walk

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    Durham

    Coxhoe Quarry Wood is a Local Nature Reserve, Local Wildlife Site and is UK Woodland Assurance Scheme certified. Habitats include grassland, woodland and scrub.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Coxhoe Quarry Wood Local Nature Reserve Walk
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