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Walking Routes

On two feet is the perfect way to experience our amazing county. Whatever your age, ability or energy level, our routes were made for walking!

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    Derwent Reservoir Multi-User Path

    Discover the wildlife and history of Derwent Reservoir along the 2 mile multi user trail while taking in the breathtaking views of the reservoir. The walk is easy, comfortable walking and is suitable for cyclists, walkers, wheelchairs and pushchairs.

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    Durham Heritage Coast Walk

    The Durham Coastal Footpath is a superb 11 mile walking route from Seaham in the north to Crimdon in the south, leading through stunning clifftop scenery with links into coastal villages each with their own special stories to tell.

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    High Force and Bowless Geo Trail

    This 5 mile circular walk takes you through the stunning landscape of Upper Teesdale, within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a European and UNESCO Global Geopark, it includes Low and High Force waterfalls - the most spectacular natural features in Durham.

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    Pennine Way - Baldersdale to Langdon Beck

    In County 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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    Weardale Way

    This long distance walk is 77 miles / 124 kilometres in length running through the “Land of the Prince Bishops”. Steeped in history, beauty and a variety of landscapes this must rank as one of the Ways not to be missed.

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    Teesdale Way

    In its entirety, the Teesdale Way is a 100 mile route which follows the River Tees from its source at Dufton in Cumbria to the sea at South Gare in Teesside.
    Also view: Teesdale Way: Abbey Bridge, Barnard Castle - Piercebridge

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    Cow Green Geological Trail

    Cow Green Geological Trail Approximately 4 kilometres each way, this linear trail uses well-marked footpaths and minor roads.

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    Durham Camra Beer Trail

    A journey taking in 23 of Durham's Real Ale Pubs including 10 Of The Best establishments. This trail passes many of Taste Durham Assured Eating Establishments including Oldfields Eating House, Zen, Gadds Townhouse, Cafe Cenno, Undercroft Restaurant and Bishop Cosins Almhouses Cafe.

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    Blue Plaque Trail - Barnard Castle

    The Blue Plaque Trail provides information on the people and places whose contribution to the history of Barnard Castle has been commemorated by blue plaques erected by the former Barnard Castle Urban District Council or its successor, Barnard Castle Town Council.

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    Chester-le-Street Heritage Trail

    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.

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    Northern Saints Trails

    The Northern Saints Trails, based on ancient pilgrim routes, position the North East as the ‘Christian Crossroads of the British Isles’, and bring the fascinating stories of the region’s Saints to life, set against a backdrop of the very best of the region’s attractions, landscapes, places to eat and drink and accommodation.

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