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  1. Two children playing on wooden sculpture.

    Add Magical Waterfall Woods - High Force to your Itinerary

    Magical Waterfall Woods - High Force

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    Type:

    Nature Trail

    Forest in Teesdale

    A new exploratory trail has been introduced at this local natural landmark to encourage children to engage with nature and see the benefits of outdoor play.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Magical Waterfall Woods - High Force
  2. Black Labrador sitting at an outdoor table next to a pint.

    Add Dog Sniffari: Hotel, Restaurant and Bar in Romaldkirk, near Barnard Castle, Teesdale to your Itinerary

    Dog Sniffari: Hotel, Restaurant and Bar in Romaldkirk, near Barnard Castle, Teesdale

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    Dog-Friendly

    Barnard Castle

    Dog Sniffari
    Head out on a Sniffari - our dedicated dog-friendly trail, made for four-legged explorers who like to stop, sniff and take their time. 

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Dog Sniffari: Hotel, Restaurant and Bar in Romaldkirk, near Barnard Castle, Teesdale
  3. The Cafe on the Green

    Add Durham City - Churches, Chapels and Cafes Trail to your Itinerary

    Durham City - Churches, Chapels and Cafes Trail

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    DURHAM

    Stay even longer in Durham City to explore a selection of the city’s parish churches and places of worship.   Discover heritage embracing the quirky, the poignant and the charming.  Some are architectural gems.   Many display beautiful, decorative…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Durham City - Churches, Chapels and Cafes Trail
  4. Durham walking tour app guide

    Add Digital Walking Tour of Durham to your Itinerary

    Digital Walking Tour of Durham

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    Walking Tour

    Durham

    Have fun with a free Durham digital walking tour, while finding out about the city's fascinating heritage.

    Using 360 images, GPS, 3D models and interactive pictures, the Durham walking guide app also poses a series of quiz questions, turning a walk…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Digital Walking Tour of Durham
  5. The Angel of the North

    Add The Angel's Way to your Itinerary

    The Angel's Way

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    Type:

    Religious Activity

    Traverse Tyneside in all its multi-faceted allure, from a sandy seaside village to the site that once housed St Cuthbert’s remains through a titanic legacy of medieval magic, Industrial Age endeavour and sheer contemporary class.

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    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for The Angel's Way
  6. Wallace and Gromit characters. Copyright and TM Aardman/Wallace & Gromit Ltd 2024  All rights reserved

    Add Forest Walkies with Wallace and Gromit at Hamsterley Forest to your Itinerary

    Forest Walkies with Wallace and Gromit at Hamsterley Forest

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    Walking Tour

    Redford, Hamsterley Forest

    Join Wallace and Gromit for the ultimate forest walkies.

    Bond with your pooch by taking on dog-tastic challenges together, solve crossword clues and have lots of fun along the way – with everyone’s favourite dog and owner duo for company.

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Forest Walkies with Wallace and Gromit at Hamsterley Forest
  7. Auckland Tower

    Add The Way of Life to your Itinerary

    The Way of Life

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    Religious Activity

    The Way of Life is one wondrous route: healing waters, one of England’s oldest churches and a palatial castle where Prince Bishops once resided, plus places where St Cuthbert made miracles occur.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for The Way of Life
  8. A Witch and a cat riding a broom.  Room on the Broom © 2001 Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler. Licensed by Magic Light Pictures Ltd.

    Add Room on the Broom Trail at Hamsterley Forest to your Itinerary

    Room on the Broom Trail at Hamsterley Forest

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    Walking

    Bedburn, Hamsterley Forest

    This interactive family trail is packed with Room on the Broom themed activities, fascinating forest facts and plenty of hands-on fun. 

    Dates

    From:
    28 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Room on the Broom Trail at Hamsterley Forest
  9. Durham Cathedral, trees river

    Add The Northern Saints Trails to your Itinerary

    The Northern Saints Trails

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    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. 

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for The Northern Saints Trails
  10. Heugh Lighthouse

    The Way of Love

    Type

    Type:

    Religious Activity

    The Way of Love follows the influence of three of the most important female figures in the establishment of Christianity in England - St Hilda, St Helena and St Mary Magdalene - whilst mixing maritime and mining heritage, nationally-important nature…

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for The Way of Love
  11. Greta Bridge

    Greta Bridge to Brignall Banks

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    BARNARD CASTLE

    A public footpath close to the Morritt Arms hotel leads towards Scotchman’s Stone and the woodlands beyond.   Walk as far as Brignall Banks or, to extend the walk, continue to Rutherford Bridge where the River Greta ca

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Greta Bridge to Brignall Banks
  12. The beach banks at Crimdon

    Crimdon - Connecting the Coast

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Crimdon

    Take a relaxing stroll to admire the flowers and butterflies on the Hart to Haswell disused railway line, visit Crimdon Dene and admire the viaduct, then enjoy a cuppa at the Dunes Café.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Crimdon - Connecting the Coast
  13. Sheep in a field

    Weardale Way

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Long distance walk (77 miles) running through The Land of the Prince Bishops. Steeped in history, beauty and a variety of landscapes.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Weardale Way
  14. Castle Eden Dene - The Squirrel Walk

    Castle Eden Dene - The Squirrel Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Stanhope Chase, Peterlee

    The Squirrel Walk - 1.8 miles (3km) between 1-2 hours. Follow the squirrel markers. Not suitable for pushchairs. Sturdy footwear recommended. Steep in places. Avoid visiting during high winds.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Castle Eden Dene - The Squirrel Walk
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. A field in the Durham Dales showing flowers

    Durham Dales, Romaldkirk in Teesdale

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Romaldkirk

    A River Tees green valley criss-crossed by drystone walls. Walk along the valley from Romaldkirk, a pretty village of three greens. See the Devil's Door in St. Romald church. It was blocked up in the Middle Ages to keep Satan out.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Durham Dales, Romaldkirk in Teesdale
  18. Hamsterley Forest Run

    Brandon to Bishop Auckland Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Turn at Stonebridge roundabout onto B6302 to Ushaw Moor, Entrance is signed ½ mile on left

    A 9-mile route from Broompark Picnic Site, just outside Durham City to Bishop Auckland, residence of previous Bishops of Durham, running past Brancepeth, Willington, Sunnybrow, Hunwick and Toronto.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Brandon to Bishop Auckland Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)
  19. 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
  20. North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty  Guided Walk: Two Hills

    Both Sides of the Tees: Barnard Castle and Whorlton

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Barnard Castle

    Both Sides of the Tees: Barnard Castle and Whorlton
    (5hrs) 9 miles

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Both Sides of the Tees: Barnard Castle and Whorlton
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