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  1. Escomb Saxon Church

    Escomb Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Escomb, Bishop Auckland

    This Route is a relatively easy 5 mile (8 1/4 km) walk that should take 2 1/2 hours taking in Escomb Saxon Church and The River Wear.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Escomb Walk
  2. 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
  3. A church at Dalton-le-Dale

    Dalton-le-Dale and Dawdon - Connecting the Coast

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Seaham

    Explore Dawdon Dene, visit the Norman Church of St Andrew and Dalden Tower, a former medieval manor house. 

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Dalton-le-Dale and Dawdon - Connecting the Coast
  4. The beach banks at Blackhall Rocks

    Blackhall - Connecting the Coast

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Easington

    The walks explore the coastal nature reserves and provide stunning views of the Magnesian Limestone cliffs and stacks formed from the relentless pounding of the North Sea.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Blackhall - Connecting the Coast
  5. 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
  6. Explore the North East the Active Way Poster

    Go Smarter, Go Active Travel Itineraries

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    Family Fun

    Get out and about in beautiful Durham!

    Dates

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    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Go Smarter, Go Active Travel Itineraries
  7. Cycle Path at Castle Eden

    Three Rivers Cycle Route Haswell to Hartlepool National Route 14

    Type

    Type:

    Cycle Route

    Haswell

    The Haswell to Wingate section (5 miles) is shared with National Route 1. It continues on its mostly off-road route following a disused railway path, gently climbing down through Castle Eden to Crimdon before continuing towards Hartlepool (10 miles).

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Three Rivers Cycle Route Haswell to Hartlepool National Route 14
  8. 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
  9. Noses Point

    Noses Point - Connecting the Coast

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Seaham

    The walk at Nose’s Point is accessible for most people, it has a firm surface and gentle gradients, and no steps, stiles or barriers. It offers fabulous views of the coast.  

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Noses Point - Connecting the Coast
  10. Auckland Tower

    The Way of Life

    Type

    Type:

    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
  11. Neptune statue in Durham Market Place

    The Durham Miners' Path Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Durham

    This walk takes in some of the landmarks of mining trade unionism in the city and follows the route the miners would take to Big Meeting.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for The Durham Miners' Path Walk
  12. River and Woodland in Barnard Castle

    Flatts Wood & Percy Beck Woodland Walks

    Type

    Type:

    Walking

    Barnard Castle

    Two short circular walks in what was known as the ‘green lung’ of Barnard Castle when it was a thriving centre of the mill trade. History, flora and fauna, and a good stretch of those legs.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Flatts Wood & Percy Beck Woodland Walks
  13. Alan McPhail Photography;

    Trimdon Parish Circular Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Trimdon

    A 3 mile circular walk around Trimdon Parish passing mining sites of interest, a church dating from 1146 and through woodland habitat.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Trimdon Parish Circular Walk
  14. Countryside around Hunwick.

    Hunwick Village, New Hunwick and River Walk - Heritage Walk 3

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Hunwick

    A walk around Hunwick, New Hunwick & the river. Distance 7.5 miles.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Hunwick Village, New Hunwick and River Walk - Heritage Walk 3
  15. Carved wooden sculpture depicting a Dragonfly

    Hardwick Park Sculpture Trail

    Type

    Type:

    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.  

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Hardwick Park Sculpture Trail
  16. Lanchester Parish Walks

    Drove Road Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Between Castleside and Tow Law

    Discover the beautiful scenery and rich heritage of Lanchester Parish. Distance: 7.5 Miles

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Drove Road Walk
  17. Walking in the North Pennines

    Deerness Valley Way 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

    An 8.5 mile route on a former railway line from Broompark Picnic Site, just outside Durham City to Crook, running past Ushaw Moor, Deerness View and Stanley Crook. It forms part of the Walney to Wear (W2W) long distance cycling route.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Deerness Valley Way Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)
  18. view of Eggleston Abbey

    Barnard Castle to Egglestone Abbey via Abbey Bridge

    Type

    Type:

    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…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Barnard Castle to Egglestone Abbey via Abbey Bridge
  19. St John's Chapel

    St John's Chapel Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    St John's Chapel

    High up in Weardale, this is a lovely country walk that is not too difficult - apart from a short climb up to Allercleugh Farm - yet rewards with a real sense of being away from the crowds.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for St John's Chapel Walk
  20. The River Tees

    Walking in Teesdale: Cotherstone to Barnard Castle

    Type

    Type:

    Walking

    Cotherstone

    A leisurely walk which rises high above the River Tees, then leads through fields and woods, with several becks on the way.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Walking in Teesdale: Cotherstone to Barnard Castle
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