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You'll find more than a hundred routes below right across the county.
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Number of results: 203
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Walking Route
Cotherstone
A 6 mile Circular Walk - from the Fox and Hounds on the West Green, Cotherstone.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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’.
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.
Walking Route
Hunwick
A gentle walk around Hunwick Village. 2.5 miles.
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…
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.
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
North Pennines
Boldron, Barnard Castle
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