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  1. Chester-le-Street Heritage Trail inside of the church.

    Chester-le-Street Heritage Trail

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    Chester-le-Street

    The Chester-le-Street Heritage Trail is a walk around the 2000-year history of Chester-le-Street market town, taking in sites of Roman occupation, Christian Heritage and Victorian Industry.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Chester-le-Street Heritage Trail
  2. Shincliffe Walks - Walk 2 The Waggonway Walk

    Shincliffe Walks - Walk 2 The Waggonway Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Shincliffe

    Walk 2 in a series of 5 walks through delightful countryside with extensive views, rich with wildlife and historical association. The Waggonway Walk is a 2 mile walk taking approximately one and a half hours.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Shincliffe Walks - Walk 2 The Waggonway Walk
  3. Locomotion Festival of Steam

    Rail Rocks!

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Shildon

    A walk linking local geology with the railways.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Rail Rocks!
  4. The Durham Dales on a sunny day

    Walking in Teesdale: Cotherstone West Circular

    Type

    Type:

    Walking

    Cotherstone

    This is a moderate circular route up Baldersdale, over fields, along a quiet road and a bridleway along the edge of Cotherstone Moor.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Walking in Teesdale: Cotherstone West Circular
  5. The Teesdale Challenge Walks

    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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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for The Teesdale Challenge Walks
  6. Countryside around Blanchland with women using App.

    Geotours App

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    Type:

    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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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Geotours App
  7. Tees Riverside and Hay Meadows Walk

    Pennine Way - Baldersdale to Langdon Beck Route

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    Walking Route

    Baldersdale

    In Durham, The Pennine Way stretches from Baldersdale in the south to Langdon Beck and High Cup Nick in the north - a distance of approximately 15 miles.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Pennine Way - Baldersdale to Langdon Beck Route
  8. Teesdale Way: Middleton In Teesdale - Abbey Bridge, Barnard Castle

    Teesdale Way: Middleton In Teesdale - Abbey Bridge, Barnard Castle

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    Walking Route

    Barnard Castle

    Middleton - Cotherstone 7.5km
    Cotherstone - Abbey Bridge 5.5km

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Teesdale Way: Middleton In Teesdale - Abbey Bridge, Barnard Castle
  9. Teesdale landscape, stone barn, stone cottages

    Walking in Teesdale: Staindrop Circular

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    Walking

    Staindrop

    This is a leisurely circular walk from the attractive village of Staindrop, with one short steep bank with steps.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Walking in Teesdale: Staindrop Circular
  10. Walks around Ushaw - The Boundary Walk

    Walks around Ushaw - The Boundary Walk

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    Type:

    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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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Walks around Ushaw - The Boundary Walk
  11. Cycling at Hamsterley Forest

    Hamsterley Forest - Blue Cycle Trail

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    Type:

    Cycle Route

    Bishop Auckland

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

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Hamsterley Forest - Blue Cycle Trail
  12. Tees Railway Path

    Tees Railway Path

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    Type:

    Cycle Route

    Middleton in Teesdale

    This route is set in the attractive countryside of Teesdale, within the North Pennines National Landscape. The path starts just outside Middleton-in-Teesdale, passing the picturesque villages of Mickleton and Romaldkirk.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Tees Railway Path
  13. Shincliffe Walks - Walk 1: Old World Charm, Woods and a Racecourse

    Shincliffe Walks - Walk 1: Old World Charm, Woods and a Racecourse

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    Walking Route

    Shincliffe, Durham

    A series of five walks taking visitors through delightful countryside with extensive views, rich wildlife and historical association.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Shincliffe Walks - Walk 1: Old World Charm, Woods and a Racecourse
  14. North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty  Guided Walk: Two Hills

    Westgate Circular Walk

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    Walking Route

    Bishop Auckland

    A 4.5 mile circular walk with steep gradients and rought terrain. The route sets out in woodland along Middlehope Burn and ends in a long and gradual descent along a walled track with superb views across the valley.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Westgate Circular Walk
  15. Cycling at Hamsterley Forest

    Newton Aycliffe to Shildon Loop Cycle Route

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    Type:

    Cycle Route

    Newton Aycliffe to Shildon Loop is a 16 mile easy cycle route town to town with a rural feel on the way, on-road. It is marked on the Durham County Council South Durham Cycle Map as CDS1.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Newton Aycliffe to Shildon Loop Cycle Route
  16. Easington beach banks

    Easington - Connecting the Coast

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    Type:

    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. 

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Easington - Connecting the Coast
  17. Hamsterley Common Circular

    Hamsterley Common Circular

    Type

    Type:

    Cycle Route

    Hamsterley, Bishop Auckland

    Route CDW13 – 24 miles. On- and off-road sections with some challenging ups and downs over mixed terrain including single and double tracks. Superb views over Weardale but not advised in bad weather. See County Durham West Cycle Map.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Hamsterley Common Circular
  18. Barnard Castle Butter Mart

    Romaldkirk Cycle Ride

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    Cycle Route

    Barnard Castle

    This 7 mile circular ride follows the Teesdale Railway Path and minor roads of Romaldkirk Moor within the North Pennines National Landscape.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Romaldkirk Cycle Ride
  19. Durham Dales on a sunny day

    Walking in Teesdale: Bowes East Circular

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    Type:

    Walking

    Bowes, Barnard Castle

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

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Walking in Teesdale: Bowes East Circular
  20. Link up the Loops - Consett to Gateshead Cycle Route

    Link up the Loops - Consett to Gateshead Cycle Route

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    Type:

    Cycle Route

    Near Castleside, Consett

    Link up the Loops - Consett to Gateshead Cycle Route is a 26 mile challenging cycle route mostly off-road. It is marked on the Durham County Council North Durham Cycle Map as CDN4. A really good long route which requires some careful navigation.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Link up the Loops - Consett to Gateshead Cycle Route
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