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  1. Durham Coast

    Add Blackhall Heritage Coastal Footpath to your Itinerary

    Blackhall Heritage Coastal Footpath

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    Walking Route

    Near Blackhall Colliery

    The sight and sound of skylarks rising above the short Magnesian Limestone grassland is very noticeable in this area. The grass is kept purposely short to encourage them.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Blackhall Heritage Coastal Footpath
  2. Garden centre

    Add Congburn Nurseries & Garden Centre to your Itinerary

    Congburn Nurseries & Garden Centre

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    Garden Centre

    Edmondsley

    A one-stop-shop for all your gardening needs as well as our stunning woodland walk which extends over 15 acres, and our very popular Woodland's Bistro and Venue.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  3. The River Tees

    Add Walking in Teesdale: Cotherstone East Circular to your Itinerary

    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 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Walking in Teesdale: Cotherstone East Circular
  4. St Margaret of Antioch Church

    Add St Margaret of Antioch Church to your Itinerary

    St Margaret of Antioch Church

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    Church / Chapel

    Durham

    St Margaret of Antioch: a friendly parish church in the heart of Durham. Over many centuries St Margaret’s has welcomed countless wanderers and pilgrims in the name of Christ.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  5. Countryside around Blanchland with women using App.

    Add Geotours App to your Itinerary

    Geotours App

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    Walking

    A free app has been created to help people explore the geology and landscape of inspiring sites along the European Atlantic Geotourism Route, including the North Pennines.  

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  6. St Cuthbert's Church

    Add St Cuthbert's Catholic Church to your Itinerary

    St Cuthbert's Catholic Church

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    Church / Chapel

    Durham

    St Cuthbert's Church is a Roman Catholic parish church in Durham, England. It was opened on 31 May 1827 to replace two previous chapels, one run by the secular clergy and the other by the Jesuits

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for St Cuthbert's Catholic Church
  7. Sweet Sally Cinnamon 
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    Sweet Sally Cinnamon - artisan confectionery maker

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    Buy Online

    Waterhouses

    Fresh handmade cinder toffee, fudge, brittle, hot chocolate spoons and baking mixes are produced by Sweet Sally Cinnamon for supply to farm shops, gift shops.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  8. Middleton Cycle Route

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    Middleton Cycle Route

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    Cycle Route

    Barnard Castle

    This 6 mile route takes you into the spectacular Hudeshope Valley in the North Pennines National Landscape.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Middleton Cycle Route
  9. St John's Chapel

    Add St John's Chapel Walk to your Itinerary

    St John's Chapel Walk

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    Walking Route

    St John's Chapel

    High up in Weardale, this is a lovely country walk that is not too difficult - apart from a short climb up to Allercleugh Farm - yet rewards with a real sense of being away from the crowds.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for St John's Chapel Walk
  10. Seaham Beach - photograph by Charlie Hedley

    Add Seaham -  Durham Heritage Coast Walk to your Itinerary

    Seaham - Durham Heritage Coast Walk

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    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.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Seaham - Durham Heritage Coast Walk
  11. 1st edition gin

    Add WL Distillery to your Itinerary

    WL Distillery

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    Food/Drink Producer

    WL Distillery is a North East based Gin Distillery, combining our passion for gin and the great outdoors by creating authentic tasting gins made with specially selected ingredients

    Our recently released First Edition Gin inspired by our…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  12. High Force Waterfall Durham

    Add Castles and Cascades to your Itinerary

    Castles and Cascades

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    Driving Route

    Durham is home to some of the country’s most historic castles, iconic abbeys and landmarks. Take a step back in time with this tailor-made itinerary, discovering the dramatic castles and cascading landscapes across the county.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  13. Durham Cathedral

    Add Camino Inglés – the English Way: Walking Route to your Itinerary

    Camino Inglés – the English Way: Walking Route

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    Walking Route

    Durham

    The walk from Finchale Abbey to Durham Cathedral, and beyond to Escomb Church, south of Bishop Auckland, is now officially recognised as part of the Camino Inglés – the English Way.

    The walk forges connections between Durham and the Camino…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  14. Aerial view of Blast Beach

    Add Blast Beach to your Itinerary

    Blast Beach

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    Nature Reserve

    Seaham

    The Durham Coast is well known for its spectacular wildflowers. Some of the fields at Blast Beach are among the best places to enjoy them, with plants like bloody cranesbill, dyer’s greenweed and devil’s-bit scabious creating a riot of colour in the…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  15. Pity Me Carrs Local Nature Reserve Walk Map

    Add Pity Me Carrs Local Nature Reserve Walk to your Itinerary

    Pity Me Carrs Local Nature Reserve Walk

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    Walking Route

    Pity Me

    A pocket of green space surrounded on all sides by houses and businesses makes this a quiet haven in which people can walk and enjoy the fresh air. It is also a much needed area for local wildlife to take refuge from the surrounding urban area.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Pity Me Carrs Local Nature Reserve Walk
  16. Old Durham Gardens

    Add Old Durham Gardens to your Itinerary

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    Old Durham Gardens

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    Garden

    Durham

    Old Durham Gardens can be found less than a mile east of Durham City Centre. The gardens can be reached through a number of walks, including a very pleasant route through Pelaw Woods and provide a charming public space for everyone to enjoy.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

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  17. couple walking on the Durham Heritage Coast

    Add Durham Heritage Coast Walk to your Itinerary

    Durham Heritage Coast Walk

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    Walking Route

    Seaham

    The clifftop coastal footpath of Durham's Heritage Coast is a treat for nature lovers. This once coal scarred landscape has been lovingly restored to thriving coastal grassland, home to wild flora and fauna and with beautiful views.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Durham Heritage Coast Walk
  18. The Witham

    Add Walking in Teesdale: Barnard Castle and Stainton Circular to your Itinerary

    Walking in Teesdale: Barnard Castle and Stainton Circular

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    Barnard Castle

    A leisurely walk from Barnard Castle through woods and across fields to Stainton village, from where there are extensive views both up and across Teesdale.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Walking in Teesdale: Barnard Castle and Stainton Circular
  19. Horse Riding: Blanchland Packhorse Trail - Horse

    Add Horse Riding: Blanchland Packhorse Trail - Horse to your Itinerary

    Horse Riding: Blanchland Packhorse Trail - Horse

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    Riding/Trekking Centre

    CONSETT

    This 21km circular horse riding route is 70% off-road and enjoys 1,027m of ascent. It starts at Baybridge, close to the village of Blanchland. You’ll follow the Carriers’ Way across Bulbeck Common, alive with the evocative calls of wading birds in…

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Horse Riding: Blanchland Packhorse Trail - Horse
  20. Stanhope to Killhope Cycle Route

    Add Stanhope to Killhope Cycle Route to your Itinerary

    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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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Stanhope to Killhope Cycle Route
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