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  1. Countryside Service Durham County Council

    Add Countryside Service Durham County Council to your Itinerary

    Countryside Service Durham County Council

    Type

    Type:

    Outdoor and Wildlife Activity

    Durham

    Durham County Council Countryside Service
    Landscapes shaped by industry, now home to nature reserves and reclaimed railway paths. Guided walks bring the past to life, events and volunteering.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Countryside Service Durham County Council
  2. North Pennines in Autumn

    Sea to Sea (C2C) Cycle Route

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    In Durham, the Coast-to -Coast stretches from Rookhope in the west to Chester-le-Street in the east – a distance of around 30 miles.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Sea to Sea (C2C) Cycle Route
  3. Roof of England Walk waymark

    Roof of England Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    New multi-day walking route launches in the North Pennines National Landscape

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Roof of England Walk
  4. River Tees

    Add Mid-Teesdale Circular Walk to your Itinerary

    Mid-Teesdale Circular Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Barnard Castle

    This 6.6 mile circular walk takes you through the beautiful countryside of the North Pennines National Landscape and mid-Teesdale. Route information provided by North Pennines National Landscape Partnership.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Mid-Teesdale Circular Walk
  5. Wolsingham Circular Walk

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    Wolsingham Circular Walk

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    Wolsingham

    A 5.75 mile circular walk from the village of Wolsingham with moderate climbs and breathtaking views.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Wolsingham Circular Walk
  6. couple walking on the Durham Heritage Coast

    Add Durham Heritage Coast Walk to your Itinerary

    Durham Heritage Coast Walk

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    Seaham

    The clifftop coastal footpath of Durham's Heritage Coast is a treat for nature lovers. This once coal scarred landscape has been lovingly restored to thriving coastal grassland, home to wild flora and fauna and with beautiful views.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Durham Heritage Coast Walk
  7. Teesdale Way: Abbey Bridge, Barnard Castle - Piercebridge

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

    Teesdale Way: Abbey Bridge, Barnard Castle - Piercebridge

    Type

    Type:

    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

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Teesdale Way: Abbey Bridge, Barnard Castle - Piercebridge
  8. Wingate Quarry Local Nature Reserve Walk

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    Wingate Quarry Local Nature Reserve Walk

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    Trimdon Station

    Wingate Quarry Local Nature Reserve is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, Open Access Land, and is UK Woodland Assurance Scheme certified. Habitats include grassland, woodland, wetland and scrub.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Wingate Quarry Local Nature Reserve Walk
  9. Battle of Nevilles Cross Walk Route

    Add Battle of Neville's Cross Walk Route to your Itinerary

    Battle of Neville's Cross Walk Route

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    Durham

    It is hoped that this circular walk will help bring to life for you the Battle of Neville's Cross in 1346.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Battle of Neville's Cross Walk Route
  10. Carved wooden sculpture depicting a Dragonfly

    Add Hardwick Park Sculpture Trail to your Itinerary

    Hardwick Park Sculpture Trail

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    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
  11. Countryside around Hunwick.

    Add Hunwick Village, New Hunwick and River Walk - Heritage Walk 3 to your Itinerary

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

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    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
  12. Walking in the North Pennines

    Add Tow Law and Thornley Beck to your Itinerary

    Tow Law and Thornley Beck

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    Bishop Auckland

    A moderate 4.5 mile circular walk across farmland and through woodland with stunning views of Weardale.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Tow Law and Thornley Beck
  13. Greta Bridge

    Add Greta Bridge to Brignall Banks to your Itinerary

    Greta Bridge to Brignall Banks

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    BARNARD CASTLE

    A public footpath close to the Morritt Arms hotel leads towards Scotchman’s Stone and the woodlands beyond.   Walk as far as Brignall Banks or, to extend the walk, continue to Rutherford Bridge where the River Greta ca

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Greta Bridge to Brignall Banks
  14. North Pennines in Autumn

    Add Rookhope Fields and Fells to your Itinerary

    Rookhope Fields and Fells

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    Bishop Auckland

    In and around the former lead mining village of Rookhope, this walk takes in both the heritage and the nature of this part of Weardale.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Rookhope Fields and Fells
  15. The Angel of the North

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    The Angel's Way

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    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 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for The Angel's Way
  16. Shincliffe Walks - Walk 4: Railway, Watermill and Woodland

    Add Shincliffe Walks - Walk 4: Railway, Watermill and Woodland to your Itinerary

    Shincliffe Walks - Walk 4: Railway, Watermill and Woodland

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Shincliffe

    Shincliffe Walks - Walk 4 of 5 - Railway,Watermill and Woodland.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Shincliffe Walks - Walk 4: Railway, Watermill and Woodland
  17. Auckland Tower

    Add The Way of Life to your Itinerary

    The Way of Life

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    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
  18. Chester-le-Street Heritage Trail inside of the church.

    Add Chester-le-Street Heritage Trail to your Itinerary

    Chester-le-Street Heritage Trail

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Chester-le-Street Heritage Trail
  19. North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty  Guided Walk: Two Hills

    Add Both Sides of the Tees: Barnard Castle and Whorlton to your Itinerary

    Both Sides of the Tees: Barnard Castle and Whorlton

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    Barnard Castle

    Both Sides of the Tees: Barnard Castle and Whorlton
    (5hrs) 9 miles

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Both Sides of the Tees: Barnard Castle and Whorlton
  20. A bird sculpture at Horden beach banks

    Add Horden - Connecting the Coast to your Itinerary

    Horden - Connecting the Coast

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    Horden

    From Horden train station you can connect with the coastal walks and visit the iconic Little Tern sculpture or explore the Limekiln Gill Local Nature Reserve.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Horden - Connecting the Coast
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