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  1. Escomb Saxon Church

    Add Escomb, Witton Park and Etherley to your Itinerary

    Escomb, Witton Park and Etherley

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    Walking Route

    Escomb, Bishop Auckland

    Escomb, Witton Park and Etherley; Iron, Steam, Coal and Countryside - A Mineral Valleys Project Walk of approximately 5 miles/8 kilometres of moderate grade.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Escomb, Witton Park and Etherley
  2. 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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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Walking in Teesdale: Cotherstone East Circular
  3. Map of Bishop Auckland/Brandon Loop Cycle Route

    Add Bishop Auckland/Brandon Loop Cycle Route to your Itinerary

    Bishop Auckland/Brandon Loop Cycle Route

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    Cycle Route

    A688, Bishop Auckland

    Bishop Auckland/Brandon Loop is a 17 mile intermediate cycle route, mostly off-road. It is marked on the Durham County Council South Durham Cycle Map as CDS3.

    Dates

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Bishop Auckland/Brandon Loop Cycle Route
  4. Sherburn Way Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)

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

    Sherburn Way Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)

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    Walking Route

    Durham

    Coal mining arrived in this area in the 1840s with the arrival of local railways. This Railway Path once formed part of the Lambton Railway and it linked three collieries: Sherburn House Colliery, Sherburn Colliery and Sherburn Hill Colliery.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Sherburn Way Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)
  5. Durham Cathedral Tower

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    Durham Cathedral Tower

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    Durham City

    Enjoy spectacular views of the historic city of Durham and the surrounding countryside by climbing the cathedral’s Central Tower. Make a climb up the towers, the high point of your visit to Durham Cathedral.

    Visitors can conquer the 325 steps and…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Durham Cathedral Tower
  6. Cycling at Hamsterley Forest

    Add Hamsterley Forest Orange Walk to your Itinerary

    Hamsterley Forest Orange Walk

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    Walking Route

    Hamsterley, Bishop Auckland

    A route around the Bedburn valley giving elevated views over the forest and showing varied habitats of mixed woodland.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Hamsterley Forest Orange Walk
  7. waddington street united reformed church

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    Waddington Street United Reformed Church

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    Durham

    A congregation made up of all sorts of people from Durham and the surrounding area. We meet to worship God, to share fellowship, and to try to live out God's mission in the world.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Waddington Street United Reformed Church
  8. Image of Pelaw Wood overlooking Durham Cathedral in the distance.

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    Pelaw Wood Nature Reserve

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    Durham

    Pelaw Wood Nature Reserve is a beautiful woodland home to many varieties of wildlife, with public rights of way providing a range of interesting walks.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Pelaw Wood Nature Reserve
  9. Image of a couple enjoying a walk at twilight along the Durham Heritage Coast

    Add Easington Colliery - Durham Heritage Coast Walk to your Itinerary

    Easington Colliery - Durham Heritage Coast Walk

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    Walking Route

    Easington Colliery

    A walk to Beacon Hill...with stunning coastal views. The walk provides some stunning views of the coast and on a clear day the hills of North Yorkshire can be seen to the south and Sunderland to the north.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Easington Colliery - Durham Heritage Coast Walk
  10. Walks around Ushaw - The Boundary Walk

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    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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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  11. view of Eggleston Abbey

    Add Barnard Castle to Egglestone Abbey via Abbey Bridge to your Itinerary

    Barnard Castle to Egglestone Abbey via Abbey Bridge

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    Walking Route

    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…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Barnard Castle to Egglestone Abbey via Abbey Bridge
  12. st oswalds church

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    St Oswald's Church

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    Durham

    St Oswald’s is an Anglican church in the centre of the beautiful university and cathedral city of Durham.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport
    More info for St Oswald's Church
  13. Cycling in Durham

    Add Witton Dene Local Nature Reserve Walk to your Itinerary

    Witton Dene Local Nature Reserve Walk

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    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.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Witton Dene Local Nature Reserve Walk
  14. Beach banks at Horden

    Add Horden Grasslands Local Nature Reserve Walk to your Itinerary

    Horden Grasslands Local Nature Reserve Walk

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    Walking Route

    Horden Grasslands is a Local Nature Reserve and is UK Woodland Assurance Scheme certified, within Durham Heritage Coast. Habitats include grassland, scrub and woodland. The one-mile linear route takes you next to the grassland and the clifftops.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Horden Grasslands Local Nature Reserve Walk
  15. Lanchester Valley Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)

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

    Lanchester Valley Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)

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    Walking Route

    Turn at Stonebridge roundabout onto B6302 to Ushaw Moor, Entrance is signed 0.5 miles on the left

    A 12 mile route from Broompark Picnic Site, just outside Durham City to Consett, running past Bearpark, Langley Park, Lanchester and Knitsley.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Lanchester Valley Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)
  16. 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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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Durham City - Haswell National Route 14 Cycle Route
  17. Exterior image of The Faith Museum at The Auckland Project.

    Add The Faith Museum - The Auckland Project to your Itinerary

    The Faith Museum - The Auckland Project

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    Museum

    Bishop Auckland

    Sitting in the historic Grade 1 listed Scotland Wing of Auckland Palace, The Faith Museum explores the myriad ways in which faith has shaped lives and communities across Britain, inviting visitors to consider how people across history have…

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    19 Feb 2025to24 Dec 2025Various Opening Times

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous VisitEngland Gold Accolade 2024VisitEngland Gold Accolade
    • Visit England VisitEngland Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2024VisitEngland Quality Assured Visitor Attraction
    More info for The Faith Museum - The Auckland Project
  18. Tow Law - Willington Cycle Route

    Add Tow Law - Willington Cycle Route to your Itinerary

    Tow Law - Willington Cycle Route

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    Cycle Route

    Weardale, Tow Law

    A moderate 21 mile loop taking in Wolsingham and The Weardale Railway.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Tow Law - Willington Cycle Route
  19. Castle Eden Denemouth Heritage Coastal Footpath

    Add Castle Eden Denemouth Heritage Coastal Footpath to your Itinerary

    Castle Eden Denemouth Heritage Coastal Footpath

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    Walking Route

    South of Horden

    Castle Eden Dene is one of the most important natural areas in the North East. The Dene is a four mile long steep sided valley cut into the Magnesian Limestone. This area is a National Nature Reserve, valued amongst other things for its yew trees.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Castle Eden Denemouth Heritage Coastal Footpath
  20. Children wearing hard hats in Killhope Lead Mine in dark truck full of rocks

    Add Killhope Lead Mining Museum to your Itinerary

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 314 reviews314 reviews

    Killhope Lead Mining Museum

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    Museum

    Cowshill

    *Due to ongoing restoration works Killhope will remain temporarily closed.

    Awards

    • Visit England VAQAS 2021VAQAS
    • Green Awards Green Tourism Business Scheme - Gold 2017Green Tourism Business Scheme - Gold
    • Visit England Code of Practice 2017
    • Visit England Visitengland Hidden Gem 2016Visitengland Hidden Gem
    • Visit England Best Told Story 2021Best Told Story
    • Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025Weardale Visitor Network Member
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