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  1. The viaduct at Hawthorn

    Hawthorn - Connecting the Coast

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    Walking Route

    Hawthorn

    Take a short stroll around the village or a longer ramble out to the coast and the stunning Hawthorn Dene viaduct. Stop at the village pub for refreshments.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Hawthorn - Connecting the Coast
  2. view of Eggleston Abbey

    Barnard Castle to Egglestone Abbey via Abbey Bridge

    Type

    Type:

    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 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Barnard Castle to Egglestone Abbey via Abbey Bridge
  3. Go Fishing with Northumbrian Water - Angling For Everyone

    Grassholme Reservoir Circular Walk

    Type

    Type:

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Grassholme Reservoir Circular Walk
  4. Auckland Tower

    The Way of Life

    Type

    Type:

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for The Way of Life
  5. Railway line at Locomotion

    Walk - Locomotion & Historic Shildon

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    Walking Route

    Shildon

    Discover the coming of the railways in the world’s first railway town, one in a series of walks for children produced by Bright Water Landscape Partnership.  

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Walk - Locomotion & Historic Shildon
  6. Walking in the North Pennines

    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 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Tow Law and Thornley Beck
  7. Fishing at Finchale Abbey Park

    Durham City North - Finchale Priory NCN Cycle Route 14

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    Cycle Route

    Durham

    Beautiful scenery of the River Wear to be enjoyed on this cycle route around Finchale Priory.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Durham City North - Finchale Priory NCN Cycle Route 14
  8. The Durham Dales on a sunny day

    Walking in Teesdale: Cotherstone West Circular

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    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.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Walking in Teesdale: Cotherstone West Circular
  9. 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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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Teesdale Way: Middleton In Teesdale - Abbey Bridge, Barnard Castle
  10. The South Durham Orbital Cycle Route

    The South Durham Orbital Cycle Route

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    Cycle Route

    Haswell

    The South Durham Orbital is a 54 mile challenging cycle route taking in Durham City, Haswell, Newton Aycliffe, Shildon and Bishop Auckland using National Cycle Networks and railway paths as well as on-road sections.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for The South Durham Orbital Cycle Route
  11. Barnard Castle

    Walking in Teesdale - Barnard Castle West Circular ‘The Bridges Walk’

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    Barnard Castle

    A long, leisurely walk through the ever changing Deepdale Woods Nature Reserve; through open fields to the historic and picturesque Nabb Bridge over Deepdale Beck; down to the village of Boldron; past the ruins of Egglestone Abbey.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  12. Children and adults on mountain bikes - Forestry England/Crown copyright

    Squirrel Chaser Blue Cycle Trail at Hamsterley Forest

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    Cycle Route

    Hamsterley, Bishop Auckland

    Hit the trails at Hamsterley Forest this Easter! Forestry England is delighted to announce the opening of a brand–new, blue (moderate) grade off-road cycle trail at Hamsterley Forest, County Durham.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Squirrel Chaser Blue Cycle Trail at Hamsterley Forest
  13. Viewpoint from Cycling on the Waskerley Way

    Waskerley Way Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)

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    Type:

    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 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Waskerley Way Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)
  14. Egglestone Abbey

    Walking in Teesdale - Barnard Castle and Abbey Bridge Circular

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    Walking Route

    Barnard Castle

    A picturesque, leisurely walk along lanes and across fields by the banks of the River Tees to Abbey Bridge and back. On the way you will pass the ruins of Egglestone Abbey. 

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Walking in Teesdale - Barnard Castle and Abbey Bridge Circular
  15. St John's Chapel

    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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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for St John's Chapel Walk
  16. Hurworth Burn to Station Town Railway Path Walking/Cycling Route

    Hurworth Burn to Station Town Railway Path Walking/Cycling Route

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    Type:

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Hurworth Burn to Station Town Railway Path Walking/Cycling Route
  17. Cockfield Circuit

    Cockfield Circuit

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    Type:

    Cycle Route

    Staindrop

    Cockfield Fell is England’s largest scheduled Ancient Monument and evidence of its agricultural and industrial past pockmark its rough grassland landscape. Begin in Staindrop village and follow the B6279 towards Eggleston. After approx. 2.5 miles…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  18. Alan McPhail Photography;

    Trimdon Parish Circular Walk

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    Walking Route

    Trimdon

    A 3 mile circular walk around Trimdon Parish passing mining sites of interest, a church dating from 1146 and through woodland habitat.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Trimdon Parish Circular Walk
  19. Chester-le-Street Heritage Trail inside of the church.

    Chester-le-Street Heritage Trail

    Type

    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
  20. Horse riding in Durham

    Horse Riding: Baldersdale Packhorse Trail - Horse

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    Type:

    Riding/Trekking Centre

    BARNARD CASTLE

    This circular 18km (60% off-road) horse riding trail has 370m of ascent and starts from the south side of Hury Reservoir. It initially follows the banks of Hury and Blackton Reservoirs in remote Baldersdale, before striking off over the moors on the…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Horse Riding: Baldersdale Packhorse Trail - Horse
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