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You'll find more than a hundred routes below right across the county.
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Number of results: 200
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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.
Walking Route
Wolsingham, Bishop Auckland
This 2 mile walk circles the Tunstall Reservoir just north of Wolsingham, within the North Pennines National Landscape.
Walking Route
Shincliffe
Shincliffe Walks - Walk 3: Schools, Collieries and Lepers. Walk 3 in a series of 5 walks through delightful countryside with extensive views, rich with wildlife and historical association.
Walking Route
Staindrop
Leisurely Walk Around Staindrop.
Religious Activity
A Northern Saints Trail so epic it combines three others in its course – by stunning coastline and crags, by imposing castles and by standout churches from Lindisfarne to Durham Cathedral.
Walking
Bowes, Barnard Castle
A leisurely walk along lanes and across fields in the valley of the River Greta.
Walking Route
Shincliffe
Shincliffe Walks - Walk 5: Walking the Bounds
Nature Trail
Hamsterley
Experience the wellbeing benefits of nature at Hamsterley Forest.
Walking Route
Hunwick
A gentle walk around Hunwick Village. 2.5 miles.
Walking Route
Durham
Discover the beautiful scenery and rich heritage of Lanchester Parish. Distance: 7 Miles
Walking
Barnard Castle
A circular walk following the Teesdale Way along the River Tees downstream from Abbey Bridge past Meeting of the Waters and picturesque Dairy Bridge, made famous in the painting by Joseph Turner.
Walking Route
Blanchland
You'll never forget this timeless stroll through one of England's oldest and most beautiful villages with its striking mixed woodland situated right on the River Derwent. It’s set in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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.
Walking Route
Sedgefield
Six wetland-inspired oak pieces, designed and carved by north east artists Lee and Jill Brewster. The artworks, depicting a dragonfly, frog and other wetland animals, were commissioned by the Discover Brightwater Landscape Project team.
Accessible Walks
Newton Aycliffe
The original route of the Great Aycliffe Way was compiled in 1998 to commemorate 50 years since the designation of the new town of Newton Aycliffe. A second route was added to the South of the original in 2008 to take the rest of the residential…
Walking Route
Edmundbyers
Discover the wildlife and history of Derwent Reservoir along the multi user trail while taking in the breathtaking views of the reservoir.
Walking Route
Willington
A walk from Willington station to Hunwick Station. Distance 3.6 miles.
Walking Route
Durham
This riverside and woodland route is 8 kilometres (5 miles) in length and will take up to 3 hours. It mainly follows surfaced paths or roads and can be followed at all times of the year without walking boots. Please note start point is Gala Theatre.
Walking Route
Crimdon
Crimdon has been a popular place for holiday makers for many years. From the 1920’s mining communities from the area visited Crimdon for their annual summer holidays. The name derives from the Old English words crymel’ and ‘dun’.
Walking Route
Stanhope
Classic Durham Dales scenery. Explore nearby attractions including Killhope award winning Lead Mining centre; Harehope Quarry environmental education centre; Weardale Museum and High House Chapel and the Weardale Railway.
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