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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…
Religious Activity
Gain the ultimate enlightenment on The Way of Learning as it takes you on the trail of England’s original scholar, the Venerable Bede through a rich legacy of the North East’s foremost industry, inventiveness and innovation.
Walking Route
Durham
Witton Dene Local Nature Reserve is a Local Wildlife Site of Ancient Woodland suitable for walkers and wheelchair users in parts. Witton Dene is a steep-sided wooded dene close to the village of Witton Gilbert. It is an oasis for wildlife.
Walking Route
Trimdon
A 3 mile circular walk around Trimdon Parish passing mining sites of interest, a church dating from 1146 and through woodland habitat.
Walking Route
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.
Walking Route
Durham
Discover the beautiful scenery and rich heritage of Lanchester Parish Distance: 3 or 3.5 Miles.
Walking Route
Durham
Discover the beautiful scenery and rich heritage of Lanchester Parish. Distance: 7 Miles
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…
Walking Route
Durham
Discover the beautiful scenery and rich heritage of Lanchester Parish. Distance: 5 Miles
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…
Walking Route
Between Castleside and Tow Law
Discover the beautiful scenery and rich heritage of Lanchester Parish. Distance: 7.5 Miles
Walking Route
Durham
Discover the beautiful scenery and rich heritage of Lanchester Parish. Distance: 7 Miles
Walking Route
Seaham
This walk provides opportunities to explore Seaham and the Marina where there are a number of places to have a coffee or a meal or simply enjoy the view with an ice cream.
Cycle Route
Bishop Auckland
Black Route - Severe
Suitable for - Expert mountain bikers used to physically demanding routes. Quality off road mountain bikes.
Walking Route
Seaham
Explore Dawdon Dene, visit the Norman Church of St Andrew and Dalden Tower, a former medieval manor house.
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.
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.
Walking Route
Baldersdale
In Durham, The Pennine Way stretches from Baldersdale in the south to Langdon Beck and High Cup Nick in the north - a distance of approximately 15 miles.
Walking Route
Long distance walk (77 miles) running through The Land of the Prince Bishops. Steeped in history, beauty and a variety of landscapes.
Walking Route
Sedgefield
Six wetland-inspired oak pieces, designed and carved by north east artists Lee and Jill Brewster. The artworks, depicting a dragonfly, frog and other wetland animals, were commissioned by the Discover Brightwater Landscape Project team.
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