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  1. Neptune statue in Durham Market Place

    Add The Durham Miners' Path Walk to your Itinerary

    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 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for The Durham Miners' Path Walk
  2. Lanchester Parish Walks

    Add North Ridge Walk to your Itinerary

    North Ridge Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Durham

    Discover the beautiful scenery and rich heritage of Lanchester Parish Distance: 3 or 3.5 Miles.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for North Ridge Walk
  3. Castle Eden Dene - The Squirrel Walk

    Add Castle Eden Dene - The Squirrel Walk to your Itinerary

    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 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Castle Eden Dene - The Squirrel Walk
  4. Teesdale Way: Middleton In Teesdale - Abbey Bridge, Barnard Castle

    Add Teesdale Way: Middleton In Teesdale - Abbey Bridge, Barnard Castle to your Itinerary

    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 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Teesdale Way: Middleton In Teesdale - Abbey Bridge, Barnard Castle
  5. Teesdale landscape, stone barn, stone cottages

    Add Walking in Teesdale: Staindrop Circular to your Itinerary

    Walking in Teesdale: Staindrop Circular

    Type

    Type:

    Walking

    Staindrop

    This is a leisurely circular walk from the attractive village of Staindrop, with one short steep bank with steps.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Walking in Teesdale: Staindrop Circular
  6. Durham Riverside Walk

    Add Durham Riverside Walk to your Itinerary

    Durham Riverside Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Durham

    A wonderful Walk, taking in some beautiful Durham City Riverside Scenery. A 3 mile circular walk taking approximately 1-1.5 hours.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Durham Riverside Walk
  7. Walking in Teesdale - Cotherstone Circular Walk

    Add Walking in Teesdale - Cotherstone Circular Walk to your Itinerary

    Walking in Teesdale - Cotherstone Circular Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Cotherstone

    A 6 mile Circular Walk - from the Fox and Hounds on the West Green, Cotherstone.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Walking in Teesdale - Cotherstone Circular Walk
  8. Shincliffe Walks - Walk 3: Schools, Collieries and Lepers

    Add Shincliffe Walks - Walk 3: Schools, Collieries and Lepers to your Itinerary

    Shincliffe Walks - Walk 3: Schools, Collieries and Lepers

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Shincliffe Walks - Walk 3: Schools, Collieries and Lepers
  9. market cross barnard castle

    Add Barnard Castle’s Yards to your Itinerary

    Barnard Castle’s Yards

    Type

    Type:

    Walking

    Barnard Castle

    This is a wander through the town of Barnard Castle, using the narrow alleyways (known locally as ‘Yards’) of this ancient place. Stretch your legs and do a bit of history too. 

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Barnard Castle’s Yards
  10. The Angel of the North

    Add The Angel's Way to your Itinerary

    The Angel's Way

    Type

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for The Angel's Way
  11. Lanchester Parish Walks

    Add South Ridge Walk to your Itinerary

    South Ridge Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Durham

    Discover the beautiful scenery and rich heritage of Lanchester Parish. Distance: 7 Miles

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for South Ridge Walk
  12. Burnhope Reservoir

    Add Burnhope Reservoir to your Itinerary

    Burnhope Reservoir

    Type

    Type:

    Picnic Site

    Wearhead

    Enjoy a peaceful circular walk around this reservoir in Weardale. There's some wonderful woodland trails and lakeside paths to enjoy. It's a very quiet place with a series of picnic tables where you can stop to enjoy the lovely scenery of the North…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Burnhope Reservoir
  13. Barnard Castle

    Add Walking in Teesdale - Barnard Castle to Cotherstone to your Itinerary

    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 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Walking in Teesdale - Barnard Castle to Cotherstone
  14. Seaham Marina

    Add Seaham - Connecting the Coast to your Itinerary

    Seaham - Connecting the Coast

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Seaham

    Explore Rockhouse Dene, look out for sculptures and memorials, and enjoy fabulous coastal views before stopping for a cuppa in Seaham or at the marina.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Seaham - Connecting the Coast
  15. The Durham Dales on a sunny day

    Add Walking in Teesdale: Cotherstone West Circular to your Itinerary

    Walking in Teesdale: Cotherstone West Circular

    Type

    Type:

    Walking

    Cotherstone

    This is a moderate circular route up Baldersdale, over fields, along a quiet road and a bridleway along the edge of Cotherstone Moor.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Walking in Teesdale: Cotherstone West Circular
  16. Sheep in a field

    Add Cowshill to Killhope – an extension of the Weardale Way to your Itinerary

    Cowshill to Killhope – an extension of the Weardale Way

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Bishop Auckland

    A linear 4 mile (6.5km) walk from Cowshill to Killhope Lead Mining Museum along the Mineral Valleys Footpath. This route is waymarked, signposted and covered by OS Explorer Map OL31.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Cowshill to Killhope – an extension of the Weardale Way
  17. Hamsterley Forest Run

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

    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 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Brandon to Bishop Auckland Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)
  18. Wolsingham Family Walk

    Add Wolsingham Family Walk to your Itinerary

    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 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Wolsingham Family Walk
  19. Escomb Saxon Church

    Add Escomb Walk to your Itinerary

    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 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Escomb Walk
  20. Teesdale Way

    Add Teesdale Way to your Itinerary

    Teesdale Way

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    In its entirety, the Teesdale Way is a 92 mile route which follows the River Tees from its source at Dufton in Cumbria to the sea at South Gare in Teesside. In Durham the walk spans from Langdon Beck to Piercebridge.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Teesdale Way
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