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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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Cotherstone
A 6 mile Circular Walk - from the Fox and Hounds on the West Green, Cotherstone.
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Chester-le-Street
The Chester-le-Street Heritage Trail is a walk around the 2000-year history of Chester-le-Street market town, taking in sites of Roman occupation, Christian Heritage and Victorian Industry.
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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
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Hunwick
A gentle walk around Hunwick Village. 2.5 miles.
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Sedgefield
A 1 mile historical circuit walk, a 1.4 mile circular cycle route and a 0.5 mile horse-riding route around the scenic Hardwick Park Country Park.
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Wolsingham
A 5.75 mile circular walk from the village of Wolsingham with moderate climbs and breathtaking views.
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Durham
Located just to the south of the historic city of Durham this picturesque walk encircles two huge loops of the River Wear. The section of the route just past Shincliffe Hall follows paths that were extensively lobbied for by the Ramblers.
Family Fun
Sedgefield
Try our bespoke new game to learn more about Hardwick Park's East Park and the unique Roman settlement that was found there.
Walking Route
Baldersdale, Barnard Castle
Balderhead, Blackton and Hury Reservoirs provide the backdrop to this airy walk across the high Pennine moorland of the Durham Dales. Durham Wildlife Trust manages “Hannah’s Meadow Nature Reserve” which is one of the best examples of an upland…
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Where history meets hipsters. With ‘insta-worthy’ cobbled lanes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site panorama and a rail station which connects the city to the capital in 3 hours, it’s no wonder Durham City is fast becoming an ideal choice for millennials…
Walking
Durham
A journey of 10 Of The Best Real Ale Pubs in Durham City Centre and all other Real Ale establishments with 23 listed in total. This route passes many of Taste Durham Assured Eating Estabishments including Oldfields Eating House and Cafe Cenno.
Walking
Barnard Castle
A circular walk following the Teesdale Way along the River Tees downstream from Abbey Bridge past Meeting of the Waters and picturesque Dairy Bridge, made famous in the painting by Joseph Turner.
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Shincliffe
Shincliffe Walks - Walk 3: Schools, Collieries and Lepers. Walk 3 in a series of 5 walks through delightful countryside with extensive views, rich with wildlife and historical association.
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Consett
Pow Hill is a Country Park with an Easy Access route approximately 0.3 miles (500 metres) long suitable for walkers and wheelchair users. The route is signposted around the Country Park.
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Shildon
A walk linking local geology with the railways.
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Durham
Witton Dene Local Nature Reserve is a Local Wildlife Site of Ancient Woodland suitable for walkers and wheelchair users in parts. Witton Dene is a steep-sided wooded dene close to the village of Witton Gilbert. It is an oasis for wildlife.
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Near Seaham
The Coastal Footpath passes close by the site of Dawdon Colliery which ceased production in 1991 after which the site was reclaimed. Dawdon was linked underground to the Vane Tempest Colliery in Seaham.
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Shincliffe
Shincliffe Walks - Walk 5: Walking the Bounds
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Blanchland
You'll never forget this timeless stroll through one of England's oldest and most beautiful villages with its striking mixed woodland situated right on the River Derwent. It’s set in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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Seaham
Explore Dawdon Dene, visit the Norman Church of St Andrew and Dalden Tower, a former medieval manor house.
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