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  1. High Force Waterfall, blue skies

    High Force and Bowlees Geo Trail

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    Walking Route

    Newbiggin

    This 4-5 mile (6.5-8km) circular walk, from Bowlees Visitor Centre or High Force Hotel car park, will introduce you to some of the special features of the landscape around High Force and Low Force waterfalls.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for High Force and Bowlees Geo Trail
  2. Fishing at Finchale Abbey Park

    Low Newton Local Nature Reserve Walk

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    Walking Route

    Brasside, Durham

    A visit to Low Newton Junction Local Nature Reserve is an interesting one. There are so many different habitats in such a small area.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Low Newton Local Nature Reserve Walk
  3. Great Aycliffe Way

    Great Aycliffe Way

    Type

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    Accessible Walks

    Newton Aycliffe

    The original route of the Great Aycliffe Way was compiled in 1998 to commemorate 50 years since the designation of the new town of Newton Aycliffe.  A second route was added to the South of the original in 2008 to take the rest of the residential…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Great Aycliffe Way
  4. Beach banks at Horden

    Horden Grasslands Local Nature Reserve Walk

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    Walking Route

    Horden Grasslands is a Local Nature Reserve and is UK Woodland Assurance Scheme certified, within Durham Heritage Coast. Habitats include grassland, scrub and woodland. The one-mile linear route takes you next to the grassland and the clifftops.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Horden Grasslands Local Nature Reserve Walk
  5. Wolsingham Family Walk

    Wolsingham Family Walk

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    Bishop Auckland

    Route: A circular 1.5 mile route on footpaths which have been upgraded to be accessible for pushchairs and wheelchairs. The route is entirely on surfaced paths.
    Start: Recreation Ground at the West End of Wolsingham.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Wolsingham Family Walk
  6. Derwent Reservoir Trout Fishery

    Derwent Reservoir Walk

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    Walking Route

    Edmundbyers

    Discover the wildlife and history of Derwent Reservoir along the multi user trail while taking in the breathtaking views of the reservoir.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Derwent Reservoir Walk
  7. Two people on bikes at the coast

    North Sea Cycle Route - National Route 1 Seaham to Stockton

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    Cycle Route

    Seaham

    The vast majority of the cycleway between Seaham and Stockton (22 miles) consists of traffic-free disused railway paths and is part of a National Cycle Network Route 1 that links Dover and the Shetland Islands mainly via the East Coast.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for North Sea Cycle Route - National Route 1 Seaham to Stockton
  8. Durham CAMRA Beer Trail

    Durham CAMRA Beer Trail

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    Walking

    Durham

    A journey of 10 Of The Best Real Ale Pubs in Durham City Centre and all other Real Ale establishments with 23 listed in total. This route passes many of Taste Durham Assured Eating Estabishments including Oldfields Eating House and Cafe Cenno.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Durham CAMRA Beer Trail
  9. Bishop Auckland Town Hall

    Bishop Auckland Trail - Long

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    Bishop Auckland

    This Walk is a medium grade 4 1/2 miles (7 1/4 km) through peaceful countryside and woodland, including Auckland Palace and Binchester Roman Fort. This should take 2 – 2 1/2 hours.


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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Bishop Auckland Trail - Long
  10. 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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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Crimdon - Durham Heritage Coast Walk
  11. 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
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  12. Shincliffe Walks - Walk 3: Schools, Collieries and Lepers

    Shincliffe Walks - Walk 3: Schools, Collieries and Lepers

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    Walking Route

    Shincliffe

    Shincliffe Walks - Walk 3: Schools, Collieries and Lepers. Walk 3 in a series of 5 walks through delightful countryside with extensive views, rich with wildlife and historical association.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Shincliffe Walks - Walk 3: Schools, Collieries and Lepers
  13. The Pennine Way National Trail 60th anniversary logo.  Purple on white.

    The Pennine Way

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    Walking Route

    Baldersdale

    The Pennine Way was the first National Trail in England and is one of the UK’s most famous long-distance walks.  Opened on 24th April 1965, it paved the way for public access to some of England’s wildest landscapes.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for The Pennine Way
  14. Durham City Art Trail

    Durham City Art Trail

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    Walking Route

    DURHAM

    So much in Durham City can be enjoyed as art including buildings, sculpture, paintings, literature, music and crafts old and new.    And so much in Durham has inspired works of art, old and new.  That sudden unexpected view; a shaft of light…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Durham City Art Trail
  15. Castle Eden Dene - The Squirrel Walk

    Castle Eden Dene - The Squirrel Walk

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    Walking Route

    Stanhope Chase, Peterlee

    The Squirrel Walk - 1.8 miles (3km) between 1-2 hours. Follow the squirrel markers. Not suitable for pushchairs. Sturdy footwear recommended. Steep in places. Avoid visiting during high winds.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Castle Eden Dene - The Squirrel Walk
  16. Durham Riverside Walk

    Durham Riverside Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Durham

    A wonderful Walk, taking in some beautiful Durham City Riverside Scenery. A 3 mile circular walk taking approximately 1-1.5 hours.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Durham Riverside Walk
  17. St Laurence Church

    Hidden Heritage - Durham Cathedral to St Laurence Church

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    Walking Route

    Durham City

    A terrific walk / cycle route from Durham Cathedral to St Laurence Church, Pittington.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Hidden Heritage - Durham Cathedral to St Laurence Church
  18. Cycling in Durham

    Willington - Bishop Auckland Cycle Route

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    Cycle Route

    Near Crook

    An easy 11 mile route passing Auckland Palace and Binchester Roman Fort.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Willington - Bishop Auckland Cycle Route
  19. 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.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Dawdon Heritage Coastal Footpath
  20. Beaurepaire Manor House

    Durham City to Bearpark

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    Cycle Route

    Durham

    This route passes through the site of the Battle of Neville’s Cross (17 October 1346). Savage and ferocious this was medieval hand-to-hand warfare at its most grim. England versus Scotland, the latter suffering a shattering defeat.   

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Durham City to Bearpark
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