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Nature Reserve
Tow Law
One of the largest mid-altitude heathlands remaining in County Durham, Hedleyhope Fell is a mosaic of heather, bilberry, acid grassland, rush pasture, bracken beds, patches of gorse and scattered trees.
Church / Chapel
Durham City
The Chapel for St John's College, serving part of the small parishes of the Peninsula. Largely rebuilt in 1847, the church incorporates good examples of 17th century woodwork and a rare 13th century sculpture.
Walking Route
Durham
Discover the beautiful scenery and rich heritage of Lanchester Parish. Distance: 5 Miles
Walking Route
Westgate
A series of small waterfalls accompanies this route along the picturesque Middlehope Burn, a tributary valley of Weardale.
Cycle Route
Bishop Auckland
This 5.5mile route takes you through the beautiful countryside of upper Weardale in the North Pennines National Landscape.
Walking Route
Lanchester, Durham
Discover the beautiful scenery and rich heritage of Lanchester Parish. Distance: 5 Miles
Walking Route
Turn at Stonebridge roundabout onto B6302 to Ushaw Moor, Entrance is signed ½ mile on left
A 9-mile route from Broompark Picnic Site, just outside Durham City to Bishop Auckland, residence of previous Bishops of Durham, running past Brancepeth, Willington, Sunnybrow, Hunwick and Toronto.
Church / Chapel
Durham City
Christchurch Durham is an Anglican Evangelical Church in Durham, please see website for more details.
Nature Reserve
Hawthorn Village
The second largest coastal Dene in the county, consisting of relatively unspoilt ancient woodland and species rich limestone hay meadows.
Church / Chapel
Durham
The Church of Our Lady of Mercy and St. Godric is our Grade II listed church, conveniently located in Durham City Centre.
Gallery
Seaham
The EDAN Gallery is the only dedicated art gallery in East Durham.
Walking Route
Durham
This riverside and farmland walk is 7.4 kilometres (4.5 miles) in length and will take up to 3 hours. The route follows surfaced paths or roads and can be undertaken without walking boots at all times of the year.
Food/Drink Producer
Stanhope
Offering: A Delivery Service
Farm
Lanchester
Award-winning farm attraction set in attractive countryside, see and touch the animals at close quarters. Farm trailer ride, gift shop, tearoom, indoor softplay area picnic and play area.




Blue Badge Guide
Durham City
Welcome to the Durham website. No matter how long or short your stay, please let me enhance your tours in North East England with friendly, local professional Blue Badge Guiding Services, which include Durham City and County Durham. By sharing my…

Blue Badge Guide
Durham City and County Durham
Blue Badge tourist guide with extensive knowledge of Durham Cathedral, Durham City and all the county has to offer. Bespoke guided walks of the Northern Saints Trails, and specialist cultural itineraries.
Walking Route
Barnard Castle
Both Sides of the Tees: Barnard Castle and Whorlton
(5hrs) 9 miles
Walking Route
Shincliffe
Shincliffe Walks - Walk 4 of 5 - Railway,Watermill and Woodland.
Viewpoint
Middleton-in-Teesdale
Easily accessed viewing point with stunning and wide reaching views across Teesdale. Ideal spot to capture the North Pennines National Landscape including drystone walls, scattered settlements and open fell land to the far horizon.
Walking Route
Long distance route for walkers around the boundary of County Durham. A challenge to walkers, researched by Jill Delaney.
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