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  1. Revive Spa at Hall Garth Hotel

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    Revive Spa at Hall Garth Hotel

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    Spa and Relaxation

    Darlington

    At Hall Garth Hotel & Country Club we take your leisure time very seriously and feel that our fantastic health and fitness facilities, combined with the very highest standard of personal service will meet your every expectation.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  2. Link up the Loops - Consett to Chester-le-Street Cycle Route

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    Link up the Loops - Consett to Chester-le-Street Cycle Route

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    Cycle Route

    Near Castleside, Consett

    Link up the Loops - Consett to Chester-le-Street Cycle Route is a 25 mile challenging cycle route mostly off-road. It is marked on the Durham County Council North Durham Cycle Map as CDN5.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  3. Durham Dales on a sunny day

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    Walking in Teesdale: Bowes East Circular

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    Bowes, Barnard Castle

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

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  4. Stanhope to Killhope Cycle Route

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    Stanhope to Killhope Cycle Route

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    Stanhope, Bishop Auckland

    A 35 mile circular cycle route from Stanhope to Killhope and back again. Breathtaking views, breathtaking hills.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  5. Lanchester Roman Walk

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    Lanchester Roman Walk

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    Walking Route

    Durham

    A 5 mile, moderate circular walk crossing the line of The Dere Street Roman Road and the site of Longovicium Roman Fort. There are varied surfaces with one short incline and can be wet underfoot in parts.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Lanchester Roman Walk
  6. Viewpoint from Cycling on the Waskerley Way

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    Waskerley Way Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)

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    Walking Route

    Turn left at The Grove, Consett

    A 9.7 mile route from Lydgett's Junction in Consett to Parkhead, Stanhope running past Rowley, Smiddy Shaw Reservoir and Waskerley Reservoir.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  7. Sherburn Way Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)

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    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
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  8. North Pennines in Autumn

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    Rookhope Fields and Fells

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    Walking Route

    Bishop Auckland

    In and around the former lead mining village of Rookhope, this walk takes in both the heritage and the nature of this part of Weardale.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  9. The Castle Chare Fountain

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    The Castle Chare Fountain

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    Bishop Auckland

    A 19th century water fountain built by a movement against alcohol has been returned to its former glory as part of a heritage project.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  10. Horden Colliery Heritage Centre

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    Horden Colliery Heritage Centre

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    Horden

    Heritage Centre with themed rooms. Mining Museum going back 100 years with 350 archives, photographs of Horden, lots of history, 1940s rooms.

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    1 Mar 2025to31 Oct 2025Various Opening Times
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  11. Shincliffe Walks - Walk 4: Railway, Watermill and Woodland

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    Shincliffe Walks - Walk 4: Railway, Watermill and Woodland

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    Walking Route

    Shincliffe

    Shincliffe Walks - Walk 4 of 5 - Railway,Watermill and Woodland.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  12. The Spa at Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

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    The Spa at Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa

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    Spa and Relaxation

    Durham

    Ramside Hall Hotel, Golf and Spa is set within 350 acres of private grounds The bright and modern spa has a thermal suite with two saunas, two steam rooms and a caldarium. Embrace your inner mermaid and dip in and out of the five different pools.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Good Spa Guide 5 Bubble Spa 2017Good Spa Guide 5 Bubble Spa
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  13. Durham Cathedral Tower

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    Durham Cathedral: Viewpoint

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    Viewpoint

    Durham

    Far fewer people will have enjoyed an equally impressive view from South Street in the city centre. A short, steep climb up this lovely street is rewarded by an almost eye level view across the river gorge towards the magnificently proportioned west…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Durham Cathedral: Viewpoint
  14. 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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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  15. Countryside Service Durham County Council

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    Countryside Service Durham County Council

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    Outdoor and Wildlife Activity

    Durham

    Durham County Council Countryside Service
    Landscapes shaped by industry, now home to nature reserves and reclaimed railway paths. Guided walks bring the past to life, events and volunteering.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Countryside Service Durham County Council
  16. People walking in the woods

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    Killhope Woodland Walks

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    Walking Route

    Upper Weardale

    The woodland walks are part of a day out at Killhope – two wildlife hides, one accessible hide on the push chair friendly walk.

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    From:
    1 Apr 2025to31 Oct 2025
    More info for Killhope Woodland Walks
  17. Beach banks at Horden

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    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
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  18. St Brandon's Church

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    St Brandon's Church

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    Brancepeth

    St Brandon's Church is set in the beautiful village of Brancepeth, having been recently restored after a devastating fire in 1998. As well as being the Parish Church for the Brancepeth area it is also available for use as a concert venue.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  19. Frosterley Marble Walk

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    Frosterley Marble Walk

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    Walking Route

    Frosterley, Bishop Auckland

    Three walks in search of Frosterley Marble.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  20. Beaurepaire Manor House

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    Beaurepaire Manor House

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    Historic Site

    Durham

    Ruins of a medieval manor house used as a medieval country retreat for the Priors of Durham. Dates from mid 13th century. .

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    1 Apr 2025to31 Oct 2025

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous Northern Saints Trails Passport 2021Northern Saints Trails Passport
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