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  1. Seaside Seaham Durham Coast

    Seaham Heritage Trail

    Type

    Type:

    Walking

    Seaham

    This walk provides opportunities to explore Seaham and the Marina where there are a number of places to have a coffee or a meal or simply enjoy the view with an ice cream. Cafés, bars and small shops are plentiful along North Terrace and the Marina.…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Seaham Heritage Trail
  2. Alan McPhail Photography;

    Beamish Woods Circular Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Near entrance to Beamish Museum, Stanley

    Discover Beamish's Hidden Valley. A 3 mile walk exploring industrial and natural heritage.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Beamish Woods Circular Walk
  3. St Laurence Church

    Hidden Heritage - Durham Cathedral to St Laurence Church

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Durham City

    A terrific walk / cycle route from Durham Cathedral to St Laurence Church, Pittington.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Hidden Heritage - Durham Cathedral to St Laurence Church
  4. Tees Railway Path

    Tees Railway Path

    Type

    Type:

    Cycle Route

    Middleton in Teesdale

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

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Tees Railway Path
  5. 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
  6. Shincliffe Walks - Walk 5: Walking the Bounds

    Shincliffe Walks - Walk 5: Walking the Bounds

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    Shincliffe

    Shincliffe Walks - Walk 5: Walking the Bounds

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Shincliffe Walks - Walk 5: Walking the Bounds
  7. Cockfield Fell Heritage Walk

    Cockfield Fell Heritage Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Bishop Auckland

    This three and a half mile walk travels in a anti-clockwise direction, commencing from and returning to the Hollymoor car park.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Cockfield Fell Heritage Walk
  8. Countryside around Blanchland with women using App.

    Geotours App

    Type

    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.  

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Geotours App
  9. Battle of Nevilles Cross Walk Route

    Battle of Neville's Cross Walk Route

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Durham

    It is hoped that this circular walk will help bring to life for you the Battle of Neville's Cross in 1346.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Battle of Neville's Cross Walk Route
  10. The Gothic Tower at Hardwick Park

    Walk: Hardwick Park & Bishop's Fen Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Sedgefield

    Rediscover nature with a walk through wetlands, woods and wildlife, one in a series of walks for children, produced by Bright Water Landscape Partnership

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Walk: Hardwick Park & Bishop's Fen Walk
  11. North Pennines in Autumn

    Sea to Sea (C2C) Cycle Route

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    In Durham, the Coast-to -Coast stretches from Rookhope in the west to Chester-le-Street in the east – a distance of around 30 miles.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Sea to Sea (C2C) Cycle Route
  12. Barnard Castle

    Walking in Teesdale - Barnard Castle to Cotherstone

    Type

    Type:

    Walking

    Barnard Castle

    A walk through woods and fields, with a steep climb to the path high above the river and final descent through the trees back to the river. There are pleasant, pretty views, whatever the season, particularly of the castle.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Walking in Teesdale - Barnard Castle to Cotherstone
  13. Alan McPhail Photography;

    Trimdon Parish Circular Walk

    Type

    Type:

    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
  14. Teesdale Way

    Teesdale Way

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    In its entirety, the Teesdale Way is a 92 mile route which follows the River Tees from its source at Dufton in Cumbria to the sea at South Gare in Teesside. In Durham the walk spans from Langdon Beck to Piercebridge.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Teesdale Way
  15. Balderhead Reservoir Trout Fishery

    Teesdale Reservoirs Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Baldersdale

    This 12.6km walk, starting at Balderhead Reservoir, offers an invigorating walk with stunning views of three of Northumbrian Water’s six reservoirs in Teesdale.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Teesdale Reservoirs Walk
  16. The Teesdale Challenge Walks

    The Teesdale Challenge Walks

    Type

    Type:

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for The Teesdale Challenge Walks
  17. Barnard Castle

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

    Type

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Walking in Teesdale - Barnard Castle West Circular ‘The Bridges Walk’
  18. Lindisfarne Gospels Trail at St Mary & St Cuthbert's Church

    Lindisfarne Gospels Trail at St Mary & St Cuthbert's Church

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Tour

    Chester Le Street

    When the Lindisfarne community arrived in Chester-le-Street in 883 they brought with them their two most precious possessions, the incorrupt body of the Saint and their Gospels book.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Lindisfarne Gospels Trail at St Mary & St Cuthbert's Church
  19. Malton Picnic Area Walking Route

    Malton Picnic Area Walking Route

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Lanchester

    This is a picnic site which is UK Woodland Assurance Scheme certified. Habitats include woodland, riverside and wildflower meadow. The 0.5 mile (800m) route shown is suitable for walkers, wheelchair users and those with pushchairs.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Malton Picnic Area Walking Route
  20. Baldersdale (Teesdale) Walk

    Baldersdale (Teesdale) Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Baldersdale, Barnard Castle

    Balderhead, Blackton and Hury Reservoirs provide the backdrop to this airy walk across the high Pennine moorland of the Durham Dales.    Durham Wildlife Trust manages “Hannah’s Meadow Nature Reserve” which is one of the best examples of an upland…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Baldersdale (Teesdale) Walk
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