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  1. River Tees

    Mid-Teesdale Circular Walk

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    Walking Route

    Barnard Castle

    This 6.6 mile circular walk takes you through the beautiful countryside of the North Pennines National Landscape and mid-Teesdale. Route information provided by North Pennines National Landscape Partnership.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Mid-Teesdale Circular Walk
  2. Lanchester Parish Walks

    South Ridge Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Durham

    Discover the beautiful scenery and rich heritage of Lanchester Parish. Distance: 7 Miles

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for South Ridge Walk
  3. A bird sculpture at Horden beach banks

    Horden - Connecting the Coast

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Horden

    From Horden train station you can connect with the coastal walks and visit the iconic Little Tern sculpture or explore the Limekiln Gill Local Nature Reserve.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Horden - Connecting the Coast
  4. Westgate to Slitt Wood

    Westgate to Slitt Wood

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Westgate

    A series of small waterfalls accompanies this route along the picturesque Middlehope Burn, a tributary valley of Weardale.   

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Westgate to Slitt Wood
  5. Limestone LinX Map

    Cold Knuckles Connection

    Type

    Type:

    Cycle Route

    Durham

    The Limestone LinX walking and cycling network provides 11 miles of routes for you to use and enjoy in stunning countryside and local nature reserves.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Cold Knuckles Connection
  6. Walks around Ushaw - The Boundary Walk

    Walks around Ushaw - The Boundary Walk

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    Walking Route

    Durham

    This walk is currently closed for maintenance.​​​​​​

    ​​​​​​​​​​Come and enjoy a 3-mile circular route around the Ushaw estate, starting at the main house and taking in the old hilltop with wide-open views of Durham’s countryside.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Walks around Ushaw - The Boundary Walk
  7. The Beamish Loop

    The Beamish Loop

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    Cycle Route

    Stanley

    The Beamish Loop is a 7 mile challenging cycle route off and on-road. It is marked on the Durham County Council North Durham Cycle Map as CDN6.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for The Beamish Loop
  8. Sheep in a field

    Cowshill to Killhope – an extension of the Weardale Way

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    Walking Route

    Bishop Auckland

    A linear 4 mile (6.5km) walk from Cowshill to Killhope Lead Mining Museum along the Mineral Valleys Footpath. This route is waymarked, signposted and covered by OS Explorer Map OL31.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Cowshill to Killhope – an extension of the Weardale Way
  9. Route description for Auckland Way Railway Path

    Auckland Way Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)

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    Walking Route

    A688, Bishop Auckland

    A 4.3 mile route between Bishop Auckland and Spennymoor on a former railway line passing New Coundon and Binchester, close to Auckland Park and Binchester Roman Fort.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Auckland Way Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)
  10. Hamsterley Common Circular

    Hamsterley Common Circular

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    Cycle Route

    Hamsterley, Bishop Auckland

    Route CDW13 – 24 miles. On- and off-road sections with some challenging ups and downs over mixed terrain including single and double tracks. Superb views over Weardale but not advised in bad weather. See County Durham West Cycle Map.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Hamsterley Common Circular
  11. Malton Picnic Area Walking Route

    Malton Picnic Area Walking Route

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    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.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Malton Picnic Area Walking Route
  12. A wall sculpture at Easington

    Nose's Point Local Nature Reserve Walk

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    Type:

    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.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Nose's Point Local Nature Reserve Walk
  13. Walk - The Durham Round

    Walk - The Durham Round

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    Long distance route for walkers around the boundary of County Durham. A challenge to walkers, researched by Jill Delaney.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Walk - The Durham Round
  14. Walking on the Durham Heritage Coast

    Dalton-le-Dale and Dawdon - Durham Heritage Coast Walk

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    Seaham

    This walk takes us through Dalton-le Dale towards Dawdon with the option of visiting Noses’ Point and links to Durham’s Coastal Footpath. This walk is truly a journey through time from early Saxon settlements to industrial developments.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Dalton-le-Dale and Dawdon - Durham Heritage Coast Walk
  15. Link up the Loops - Consett to Gateshead Cycle Route

    Link up the Loops - Consett to Gateshead Cycle Route

    Type

    Type:

    Cycle Route

    Near Castleside, Consett

    Link up the Loops - Consett to Gateshead Cycle Route is a 26 mile challenging cycle route mostly off-road. It is marked on the Durham County Council North Durham Cycle Map as CDN4. A really good long route which requires some careful navigation.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Link up the Loops - Consett to Gateshead Cycle Route
  16. Fishing at Finchale Abbey Park

    Durham City North - Finchale Priory NCN Cycle Route 14

    Type

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    Cycle Route

    Durham

    Beautiful scenery of the River Wear to be enjoyed on this cycle route around Finchale Priory.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Durham City North - Finchale Priory NCN Cycle Route 14
  17. Along part of the Teesdale Way

    Along part of the Teesdale Way:Piercebridge to Winston Guided Walk

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    Type:

    Walking Tour

    Wolsingham, Darlington

    10am (5hrs) 10 miles Medium
    Derek Newby - local historian
    Start: Piercebridge Roman fort car park, off B6275, DL2 3SY
    GR NZ212159 OS map 93, Explorer 304
    Buses: Arriva X75, X76

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Along part of the Teesdale Way:Piercebridge to Winston Guided Walk
  18. Hurworth Burn Reservoir.

    Walk - Hurworth Burn Reservoir Walk

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    Wingate

    One in a series of walks for children, produced by Bright Water Landscape Partnership.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Walk - Hurworth Burn Reservoir Walk
  19. Shincliffe Walks - Walk 5: Walking the Bounds

    Shincliffe Walks - Walk 5: Walking the Bounds

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    Shincliffe

    Shincliffe Walks - Walk 5: Walking the Bounds

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Shincliffe Walks - Walk 5: Walking the Bounds
  20. Durham Dales on a sunny day

    Walking in Teesdale: Bowes East Circular

    Type

    Type:

    Walking

    Bowes, Barnard Castle

    A leisurely walk along lanes and across fields in the valley of the River Greta.

    Dates

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