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  1. 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

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Lindisfarne Gospels Trail at St Mary & St Cuthbert's Church
  2. Castle Eden Dene - The Yew Tree Walk

    Castle Eden Dene - The Yew Tree Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Stanhope Chase, Peterlee

    The Yew Tree Walk - 2 miles (3.5km) between 1.5 - 2.5 hours. Follow the Yew markers. Not suitable for pushchairs. Sturdy footwear recommended. Steep in places. Avoid visiting during high winds. Disabled access is very limited due to natural features.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Castle Eden Dene - The Yew Tree Walk
  3. Hurworth Burn to Station Town Railway Path Walking/Cycling Route

    Hurworth Burn to Station Town Railway Path Walking/Cycling Route

    Type

    Type:

    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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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Hurworth Burn to Station Town Railway Path Walking/Cycling Route
  4. 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
  5. Escomb Saxon Church

    Escomb, Witton Park and Etherley

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    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.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Escomb, Witton Park and Etherley
  6. Locomotion Festival of Steam

    Rail Rocks!

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    Walking Route

    Shildon

    A walk linking local geology with the railways.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Rail Rocks!
  7. Stanhope to Killhope Cycle Route

    Stanhope to Killhope Cycle Route

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    Cycle Route

    Stanhope, Bishop Auckland

    A 35 mile circular cycle route from Stanhope to Killhope and back again. Breathtaking views, breathtaking hills.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Stanhope to Killhope Cycle Route
  8. Lanchester Parish Walks

    Drove Road Walk

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    Walking Route

    Between Castleside and Tow Law

    Discover the beautiful scenery and rich heritage of Lanchester Parish. Distance: 7.5 Miles

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Drove Road Walk
  9. Durham City - Haswell National Route 14 Cycle Route

    Durham City - Haswell National Route 14 Cycle Route

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    Cycle Route

    Durham

    Pleasant bike ride from Durham City to Haswell taking in the beautiful River Wear and Countryside scenery.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Durham City - Haswell National Route 14 Cycle Route
  10. 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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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Sea to Sea (C2C) Cycle Route
  11. Neptune statue in Durham Market Place

    Durham/Brandon/Sunderland Bridge/Bowburn Loop Cycle Route

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    Cycle Route

    Durham

    Durham City via NCN Route 14 to the Brandon & Bishop railpath but just after Brandon cross the A690 to Sunderland Bridge (minor road/good track).

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Durham/Brandon/Sunderland Bridge/Bowburn Loop Cycle Route
  12. view of Eggleston Abbey

    Barnard Castle to Egglestone Abbey via Abbey Bridge

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    Walking Route

    Barnard Castle

    Leaving from Scar Top down the footpath by the castle wall, you will cross the river by The Green Bridge, and from the south side will get panoramic views of the river and modern apartments converted from former mills. The walk will then lead you…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Barnard Castle to Egglestone Abbey via Abbey Bridge
  13. Autumn hills at North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

    Stanhope – Exploring A Legacy of Lead

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    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.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Stanhope – Exploring A Legacy of Lead
  14. 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
  15. Neptune statue in Durham Market Place

    Circular Walk Around River Wear South of Durham City

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    Walking Route

    Durham

    Located just to the south of the historic city of Durham this picturesque walk encircles two huge loops of the River Wear. The section of the route just past Shincliffe Hall follows paths that were extensively lobbied for by the Ramblers.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Circular Walk Around River Wear South of Durham City
  16. Easington beach banks

    Easington - Connecting the Coast

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    Walking Route

    Easington

    Explore the Easington Local Nature Reserve, stopping to admire the memorial garden. In the summer listen for skylarks and look out for the Durham Argus Butterfly. 

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Easington - Connecting the Coast
  17. A tree and beck in Weardale

    Stanhope Cycle Route

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    Cycle Route

    Stanhope, Bishop Auckland

    This 15.5mile route takes you through the beautiful countryside of Weardale in the North Pennines National Landscape.

    Dates

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Stanhope Cycle Route
  18. The River Tees

    Walking in Teesdale: Cotherstone East Circular

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    Walking

    Cotherstone

    This circular walk has views of the River Tees, and the possibility of seeing deer and other wildlife.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Walking in Teesdale: Cotherstone East Circular
  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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for A Dales Journey in the Footsteps of John Wesley
  20. Map of route

    Willington Station to Hunwick Station - Heritage Walk 4

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    Walking Route

    Willington

    A walk from Willington station to Hunwick Station. Distance 3.6 miles.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Willington Station to Hunwick Station - Heritage Walk 4
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