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Tranquil walks

Follow the path less travelled and discover beautiful landscapes across the county. 

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  1. couple walking on the Durham Heritage Coast

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    Durham Heritage Coast Walk

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    Seaham

    The clifftop coastal footpath of Durham's Heritage Coast is a treat for nature lovers. This once coal scarred landscape has been lovingly restored to thriving coastal grassland, home to wild flora and fauna and with beautiful views.

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    Walking on the Durham Heritage Coast

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    Seaham

    The Durham Coastal Footpath is an 11 mile walking route following the King Charles III England Coast Path – discover and explore spectacular grasslands, magical coastal denes and uncover the rich heritage that has shaped this coastline into a unique…

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  3. Route description for Auckland Way Railway Path

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    Auckland Way Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)

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    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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  4. Durham Coast

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    Blackhall Heritage Coastal Footpath

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    Near Blackhall Colliery

    The sight and sound of skylarks rising above the short Magnesian Limestone grassland is very noticeable in this area. The grass is kept purposely short to encourage them.

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  5. Neptune statue in Durham Market Place

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    Circular Walk Around River Wear South of Durham City

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    Durham

    Located just to the south of the historic city of Durham this picturesque walk encircles two huge loops of the River Wear. The section of the route just past Shincliffe Hall follows paths that were extensively lobbied for by the Ramblers.

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  6. Lanchester Valley Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)

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    Lanchester Valley Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)

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    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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    The Way of Life

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    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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  8. Hexham Abbey

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    Welcome to a breath-taking trail that transports you from the dawn of Christianity through to contemporary pilgrimage via Dark Ages battles that changed a region’s faith, abbeys that matched Rome for majesty and a stunning seminary that taught…

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    Deerness Valley Way Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)

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    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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