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  1. Walking in Teesdale - Cotherstone Circular Walk

    Walking in Teesdale - Cotherstone Circular Walk

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    Walking Route

    Cotherstone

    A 6 mile Circular Walk - from the Fox and Hounds on the West Green, Cotherstone.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Walking in Teesdale - Cotherstone Circular Walk
  2. Teesdale Way: Abbey Bridge, Barnard Castle - Piercebridge

    Teesdale Way: Abbey Bridge, Barnard Castle - Piercebridge

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Abbey Bridge to Whorlton via North Bank 5 kms
    Wholton to Winston via North Bank 4.5 kms
    Winston to Piercebridge via South Bank 9.5 km

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Teesdale Way: Abbey Bridge, Barnard Castle - Piercebridge
  3. The Witham

    Walking in Teesdale: Barnard Castle and Stainton Circular

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    Type:

    Walking

    Barnard Castle

    A leisurely walk from Barnard Castle through woods and across fields to Stainton village, from where there are extensive views both up and across Teesdale.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Walking in Teesdale: Barnard Castle and Stainton Circular
  4. Lanchester Roman Walk

    Lanchester Roman Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Durham

    A 5 mile, moderate circular walk crossing the line of The Dere Street Roman Road and the site of Longovicium Roman Fort. There are varied surfaces with one short incline and can be wet underfoot in parts.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Lanchester Roman Walk
  5. The Durham Coast copyright Charlie Hedley

    Beacon Hill and Hawthorn Village Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Walk a spectacular stretch of Heritage coastline along dramatic cliff tops that include exceptional views. This area is of particular geological and botanical interest, and is bordered by meadow and woodland alive with wildlife.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Beacon Hill and Hawthorn Village Walk
  6. Beach banks at Horden

    Limekiln Gill Local Nature Reserve Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Limekiln Gill is a Local Nature Reserve which is UK Woodland Assurance Scheme certified and a Special Area of Conservation within Durham Heritage Coast.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Limekiln Gill Local Nature Reserve Walk
  7. 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 National Landscape. 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
  8. Barnard Castle

    Walking in Teesdale - Barnard Castle to Cotherstone

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    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
  9. Seaham Beach - photograph by Charlie Hedley

    Seaham - Durham Heritage Coast Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Seaham - Durham Heritage Coast Walk
  10. view of Crimdon Dene Beach

    Crimdon - Durham Heritage Coast Walk

    Type

    Type:

    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’.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Crimdon - Durham Heritage Coast Walk
  11. Two people on bikes at the coast

    North Sea Cycle Route - National Route 1 Seaham to Stockton

    Type

    Type:

    Cycle Route

    Seaham

    The vast majority of the cycleway between Seaham and Stockton (22 miles) consists of traffic-free disused railway paths and is part of a National Cycle Network Route 1 that links Dover and the Shetland Islands mainly via the East Coast.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for North Sea Cycle Route - National Route 1 Seaham to Stockton
  12. Hunwick country lane.

    Hunwick Village Short Walk - Heritage Walk 1

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    Hunwick

    A gentle walk around Hunwick Village. 2.5 miles.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Hunwick Village Short Walk - Heritage Walk 1
  13. Hexham Abbey

    The Way of Light

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    Type:

    Religious Activity

    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…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for The Way of Light
  14. Seaham Marina

    Seaham - Connecting the Coast

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Seaham

    Explore Rockhouse Dene, look out for sculptures and memorials, and enjoy fabulous coastal views before stopping for a cuppa in Seaham or at the marina.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Seaham - Connecting the Coast
  15. The Gothic Tower at Hardwick Park

    Walk: Hardwick Park & Bishop's Fen Walk

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    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
  16. Skills4Hills

    North Pennines

    More info for Skills4Hills
  17. Outdoor Exploring Family

    Teesdale

    More info for Outdoor Exploring Family
  18. Anvil Alpacas

    Durham

    More info for Anvil Alpacas
  19. Explore Britain Walking Holidays

    Ferryhill

    More info for Explore Britain Walking Holidays
  20. The Wilderness Co

    Boldron, Barnard Castle

    More info for The Wilderness Co
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