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  1. Walking in the North Pennines

    Add Deerness Valley Way Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route) to your Itinerary

    Deerness Valley Way Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)

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    Walking Route

    Turn at Stonebridge roundabout onto B6302 to Ushaw Moor, Entrance is signed ½ mile on left

    An 8.5 mile route on a former railway line from Broompark Picnic Site, just outside Durham City to Crook, running past Ushaw Moor, Deerness View and Stanley Crook. It forms part of the Walney to Wear (W2W) long distance cycling route.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Deerness Valley Way Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)
  2. Walking in the North Pennines

    Add Tow Law and Thornley Beck to your Itinerary

    Tow Law and Thornley Beck

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    Walking Route

    Bishop Auckland

    A moderate 4.5 mile circular walk across farmland and through woodland with stunning views of Weardale.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Tow Law and Thornley Beck
  3. Romans on display in the Museum of Archaeology

    Add Museum of Archaeology at Palace Green Library to your Itinerary

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    Museum of Archaeology at Palace Green Library

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    Museum

    Durham City

    Much of Durham’s history lies beneath our feet. Sometimes we can catch a glimpse of the past through the unique objects that are uncovered as the result of archaeological excavations, or are unearthed by chance by members of the public.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025Open 10:00 - 17:00
    More info for Museum of Archaeology at Palace Green Library
  4. Hamsterley Forest - Black Cycle Trail

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    Hamsterley Forest - Black Cycle Trail

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    Cycle Route

    Bishop Auckland

    Black Route - Severe
    Suitable for - Expert mountain bikers used to physically demanding routes. Quality off road mountain bikes.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  5. Nose's Point Local Nature Reserve Walk

    Add Nose's Point Local Nature Reserve Walk to your Itinerary

    Nose's Point Local Nature Reserve Walk

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    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 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Nose's Point Local Nature Reserve Walk
  6. Route description for Auckland Way Railway Path

    Add Auckland Way Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route) to your Itinerary

    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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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Auckland Way Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)
  7. Cycling at Hamsterley Forest

    Add Hamsterley Forest - Blue Cycle Trail to your Itinerary

    Hamsterley Forest - Blue Cycle Trail

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    Cycle Route

    Bishop Auckland

    Blue Trail - Moderate, suitable for intermediate cyclists/ mountain bikers with basic off road riding skills.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Hamsterley Forest - Blue Cycle Trail
  8. The Teesdale Challenge Walks

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    The Teesdale Challenge Walks

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    Walking Route

    Middleton In Teesdale

    Teesdale Challenge Walks are a series of walks in Upper Teesdale, they range in difficulty from easy, family orientated walks through to 19 mile hikes.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for The Teesdale Challenge Walks
  9. Easington beach banks

    Add Easington - Connecting the Coast to your Itinerary

    Easington - Connecting the Coast

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    Walking Route

    Easington

    Explore the Easington Local Nature Reserve, stopping to admire the memorial garden. In the summer listen for skylarks and look out for the Durham Argus Butterfly. 

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  10. Riverside path

    Add Hunwick Village, Church Path and River Side Walk - Heritage Walk 2 to your Itinerary

    Hunwick Village, Church Path and River Side Walk - Heritage Walk 2

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    Walking Route

    Hunwick

    A short walk around Hunwick and the riverside. 5.3 miles.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Hunwick Village, Church Path and River Side Walk - Heritage Walk 2
  11. 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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  12. Durham City - Haswell National Route 14 Cycle Route

    Add Durham City - Haswell National Route 14 Cycle Route to your Itinerary

    Durham City - Haswell National Route 14 Cycle Route

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    Cycle Route

    Durham

    Pleasant bike ride from Durham City to Haswell taking in the beautiful River Wear and Countryside scenery.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Durham City - Haswell National Route 14 Cycle Route
  13. Path surrounded by heather in Hedleyhope Fell

    Add Hedleyhope Fell Nature Reserve to your Itinerary

    Hedleyhope Fell Nature Reserve

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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.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Hedleyhope Fell Nature Reserve
  14. Hurworth Burn to Station Town Railway Path Walking/Cycling Route

    Add Hurworth Burn to Station Town Railway Path Walking/Cycling Route to your Itinerary

    Hurworth Burn to Station Town Railway Path Walking/Cycling Route

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    Walking Route

    Near Trimdon Station

    This is a Railway Path, is UK Woodland Assurance Scheme certified, and a Local Wildlife Site intersects the Path next to the reservoir. The path is suitable for walkers, cyclists, horse-riders and wheelchair users.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Hurworth Burn to Station Town Railway Path Walking/Cycling Route
  15. A couple looking at exhibitions inside Durham Cathedral Museum

    Add Durham Cathedral Museum to your Itinerary

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    Durham Cathedral Museum

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    Durham City

    Explore 2000 years of the North East’s history, culture and faith at Durham Cathedral Museum. Step into the octagonal Great Kitchen and get up close to iconic symbols of Durham, including the Sanctuary Ring and St Cuthbert’s Pectoral Cross.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  16. Shincliffe Walks - Walk 3: Schools, Collieries and Lepers

    Add Shincliffe Walks - Walk 3: Schools, Collieries and Lepers to your Itinerary

    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 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Shincliffe Walks - Walk 3: Schools, Collieries and Lepers
  17. The Durham Mystery Treasure Trail

    Add The Durham Mystery Treasure Trail to your Itinerary

    The Durham Mystery Treasure Trail

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    Walking Tour

    Durham

    The Durham Mystery Treasure Trail is certainly a unique way to explore! Suitable for anyone aged between 6 &106. Can you follow the route and crack the clues to to solve the mystery on this self guided Treasure Trail?

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for The Durham Mystery Treasure Trail
  18. Go Fishing with Northumbrian Water - Angling For Everyone

    Add Grassholme Reservoir Circular Walk to your Itinerary

    Grassholme Reservoir Circular Walk

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    Walking Route

    Barnard Castle

    A four mile circular footpath around the shoreline of Grassholme Reservoir, providing magnificent views across the water with a picnic area and shop.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Grassholme Reservoir Circular Walk
  19. Auckland Tower

    Add The Way of Life to your Itinerary

    The Way of Life

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    Religious Activity

    The Way of Life is one wondrous route: healing waters, one of England’s oldest churches and a palatial castle where Prince Bishops once resided, plus places where St Cuthbert made miracles occur.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for The Way of Life
  20. H2O at Witton Country Park

    Add H2O Riders to your Itinerary

    H2O Riders

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    Activity Centre

    Witton-le-Wear

    Embark on an unforgettable outdoors adventure with paddle boarding, kayaking, or a thrilling water bike ride at the premier water sports hire centre at Witton Castle Activity Lake in County Durham.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for H2O Riders
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