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You'll find more than a hundred routes below right across the county.
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Number of results: 201
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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.
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.
Walking Route
Barnard Castle
Leaving from Scar Top down the footpath by the castle wall, you will cross the river by The Green Bridge, and from the south side will get panoramic views of the river and modern apartments converted from former mills. The walk will then lead you…
Walking
Cotherstone
This circular walk has views of the River Tees, and the possibility of seeing deer and other wildlife.
Walking Route
Upper Weardale
The woodland walks are part of a day out at Killhope – two wildlife hides, one accessible hide on the push chair friendly walk.
Walking Route
The Durham section of The Pennine Journey starts in Tan Hill and continues north to Blanchland – a distance of 32 miles.
Walking Route
Long distance route for walkers around the boundary of County Durham. A challenge to walkers, researched by Jill Delaney.
Walking Route
Durham City
Durham Heritage Sculpture Trail – your guide to the history and heritage of Durham city.
Nature Trail
Barnard Castle
Cow Green Geological Trail Approximately 4 kilometres each way, this linear trail uses well-marked footpaths and minor roads and is wheel/push chair friendly to the top of Cauldron Snout.
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.
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…
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…
Walking
Bowes, Barnard Castle
A leisurely walk along lanes and across fields in the valley of the River Greta.
Guided Tour
“A Dales Journey” is a 90 miles drive following the footsteps of John Wesley’s 1761 journey visiting five of the oldest Methodist chapels in the world.
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
Bishop Auckland
A 1⁄2 mile stroll in upland countryside.
Cycle Route
Durham
The Limestone LinX walking and cycling network provides 11 miles of routes for you to use and enjoy in stunning countryside and local nature reserves.
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 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
Staindrop
Leisurely Walk Around Staindrop.
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