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  1. Beach banks at Horden

    Limekiln Gill Local Nature Reserve Walk

    Type

    Type:

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Limekiln Gill Local Nature Reserve Walk
  2. Teesdale Way: Middleton In Teesdale - Abbey Bridge, Barnard Castle

    Teesdale Way: Middleton In Teesdale - Abbey Bridge, Barnard Castle

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Barnard Castle

    Middleton - Cotherstone 7.5km
    Cotherstone - Abbey Bridge 5.5km

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Teesdale Way: Middleton In Teesdale - Abbey Bridge, Barnard Castle
  3. Autumn hills at North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)

    A Dales Journey in the Footsteps of John Wesley

    Type

    Type:

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for A Dales Journey in the Footsteps of John Wesley
  4. 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
  5. Walks around Ushaw - The Boundary Walk

    Walks around Ushaw - The Boundary Walk

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    Durham

    This walk is currently closed for maintenance.​​​​​​

    ​​​​​​​​​​Come and enjoy a 3-mile circular route around the Ushaw estate, starting at the main house and taking in the old hilltop with wide-open views of Durham’s countryside.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Walks around Ushaw - The Boundary Walk
  6. Walking on the Durham Heritage Coast

    Blackhall Rocks Local Nature Reserve Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Hartlepool

    Blackhall Rocks is a Local Nature Reserve and picnic area within Durham Heritage Coast and is UK Woodland Assurance Scheme certified. Part Site of Special Scientific Interest, Special Area of Conservation.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Blackhall Rocks Local Nature Reserve Walk
  7. Greenwell Walk

    Greenwell Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Lanchester, Durham

    Discover the beautiful scenery and rich heritage of Lanchester Parish. Distance: 5 Miles

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Greenwell Walk
  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. Walk - The Durham Round

    Walk - The Durham Round

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Long distance route for walkers around the boundary of County Durham. A challenge to walkers, researched by Jill Delaney.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Walk - The Durham Round
  10. Image of a couple enjoying a walk at twilight along the Durham Heritage Coast

    Easington Colliery - Durham Heritage Coast Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Easington Colliery

    A walk to Beacon Hill...with stunning coastal views. The walk provides some stunning views of the coast and on a clear day the hills of North Yorkshire can be seen to the south and Sunderland to the north.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Easington Colliery - Durham Heritage Coast Walk
  11. Sherburn Way Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)

    Sherburn Way Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Durham

    Coal mining arrived in this area in the 1840s with the arrival of local railways. This Railway Path once formed part of the Lambton Railway and it linked three collieries: Sherburn House Colliery, Sherburn Colliery and Sherburn Hill Colliery.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Sherburn Way Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)
  12. Flowers, Bullrushes, Grass, Trees

    Ferryhill Carrs & Thrislington Circular Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Ferryhill

    Follow the path of the ancient glacier to discover two protected reserves.  A Discover Brightwater Walk suitable for Children/Families.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Ferryhill Carrs & Thrislington Circular Walk
  13. Hexham Abbey

    The Way of Light

    Type

    Type:

    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…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for The Way of Light
  14. Durham Dales on a sunny day

    Walking in Teesdale: Bowes East Circular

    Type

    Type:

    Walking

    Bowes, Barnard Castle

    A leisurely walk along lanes and across fields in the valley of the River Greta.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Walking in Teesdale: Bowes East Circular
  15. St John's Chapel - Farming, Mining & Methodism with permission of Durham County Council

    St John’s Chapel – Farming, Mining & Methodism

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Bishop Auckland

    A circular 7 mile walk following the Mineral Valleys Walk waymarkers on meandering route around the villages of Ireshopeburn, St John’s Chapel and Daddry Shield.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for St John’s Chapel – Farming, Mining & Methodism
  16. Barnard Castle

    Walking in Teesdale - Barnard Castle to Cotherstone

    Type

    Type:

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Walking in Teesdale - Barnard Castle to Cotherstone
  17. North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty  Guided Walk: Two Hills

    Cow Green Geological Trail

    Type

    Type:

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Cow Green Geological Trail
  18. Durham Cathedral view from riverbank with river and woodland

    The Durham City Seven Hills Trail

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Durham City

    This trail passes through the many varied landscapes that encircle the City, while offering encounters with the City’s rich history and heritage. There are beautiful historic woodlands, a famous battle site, the site of an iron age fort, a Victorian…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for The Durham City Seven Hills Trail
  19. Information on Blanchland Circular Walk

    Blanchland Circular Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Blanchland Circular Walk
  20. Wolsingham Family Walk

    Wolsingham Family Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Bishop Auckland

    Route: A circular 1.5 mile route on footpaths which have been upgraded to be accessible for pushchairs and wheelchairs. The route is entirely on surfaced paths.
    Start: Recreation Ground at the West End of Wolsingham.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Wolsingham Family Walk
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