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  1. Tees Railway Path

    Add Tees Railway Path to your Itinerary

    Tees Railway Path

    Type

    Type:

    Cycle Route

    Middleton in Teesdale

    This route is set in the attractive countryside of Teesdale, within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The path starts just outside Middleton-in-Teesdale, passing the picturesque villages of Mickleton and Romaldkirk.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Tees Railway Path
  2. 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 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Walk - The Durham Round
  3. Auckland Tower

    Add The Way of Life to your Itinerary

    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 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for The Way of Life
  4. Explore Discover & Enjoy Durham with Curious About Durham - only for the Curious!

    Add Curious About Durham to your Itinerary

    Curious About Durham

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Durham

    Have fun discovering Durham with two, quirky, heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt. Are you curious about Durham? Looking for an unusual and quirky activity which gets you out in the fresh air whatever the weather? Take one of our…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Nov 2025to31 Mar 2026Open 11:00 - 16:00
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    1 Apr 2026to31 Oct 2026Open 10:00 - 18:00
    More info for Curious About Durham
  5. Westgate to Slitt Wood

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    Westgate to Slitt Wood

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Westgate

    A series of small waterfalls accompanies this route along the picturesque Middlehope Burn, a tributary valley of Weardale.   

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Westgate to Slitt Wood
  6. Beach banks at Horden

    Add Limekiln Gill Local Nature Reserve Walk to your Itinerary

    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 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Limekiln Gill Local Nature Reserve Walk
  7. North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty  Guided Walk: Two Hills

    Add Cow Green Geological Trail to your Itinerary

    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 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Cow Green Geological Trail
  8. Forests for Wellbeing. Image of someone walking through a pleasant, sunlit forest.

    Add Forests for Wellbeing Trail - Hamsterley Forest to your Itinerary

    Forests for Wellbeing Trail - Hamsterley Forest

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    Type:

    Nature Trail

    Hamsterley

    Experience the wellbeing benefits of nature at Hamsterley Forest.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Forests for Wellbeing Trail - Hamsterley Forest
  9. The beach banks at Crimdon

    Add Crimdon - Connecting the Coast to your Itinerary

    Crimdon - Connecting the Coast

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Crimdon

    Take a relaxing stroll to admire the flowers and butterflies on the Hart to Haswell disused railway line, visit Crimdon Dene and admire the viaduct, then enjoy a cuppa at the Dunes Café.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
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  10. The Durham Coast copyright Charlie Hedley

    Add Beacon Hill and Hawthorn Village Walk to your Itinerary

    Beacon Hill and Hawthorn Village Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Walk a spectacular stretch of Heritage coastline along dramatic cliff tops that include exceptional views. This area is of particular geological and botanical interest, and is bordered by meadow and woodland alive with wildlife.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Beacon Hill and Hawthorn Village Walk
  11. 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
  12. The Durham Dales on a sunny day

    Add Walking in Teesdale: Cotherstone West Circular to your Itinerary

    Walking in Teesdale: Cotherstone West Circular

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    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
  13. Railway line at Locomotion

    Add Walk - Locomotion & Historic Shildon to your Itinerary

    Walk - Locomotion & Historic Shildon

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Shildon

    Discover the coming of the railways in the world’s first railway town, one in a series of walks for children produced by Bright Water Landscape Partnership.  

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Walk - Locomotion & Historic Shildon
  14. St John's Chapel

    Add St John's Chapel Walk to your Itinerary

    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 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for St John's Chapel Walk
  15. Balderhead Reservoir Trout Fishery

    Add Teesdale Reservoirs Walk to your Itinerary

    Teesdale Reservoirs Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Baldersdale

    This 12.6km walk, starting at Balderhead Reservoir, offers an invigorating walk with stunning views of three of Northumbrian Water’s six reservoirs in Teesdale.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Teesdale Reservoirs Walk
  16. Baldersdale (Teesdale) Walk

    Add Baldersdale (Teesdale) Walk to your Itinerary

    Baldersdale (Teesdale) Walk

    Type

    Type:

    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…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Baldersdale (Teesdale) Walk
  17. 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

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    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
  18. Hardwick Park: Ranger Fun

    Add Hardwick Park Walking, Cycling and Horse Riding Routes to your Itinerary

    Hardwick Park Walking, Cycling and Horse Riding Routes

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Hardwick Park Walking, Cycling and Horse Riding Routes
  19. St Laurence Church

    Add Hidden Heritage - Durham Cathedral to St Laurence Church to your Itinerary

    Hidden Heritage - Durham Cathedral to St Laurence Church

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Durham City

    A terrific walk / cycle route from Durham Cathedral to St Laurence Church, Pittington.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Hidden Heritage - Durham Cathedral to St Laurence Church
  20. Walks around Ushaw - The Boundary Walk

    Add Walks around Ushaw - The Boundary Walk to your Itinerary

    Walks around Ushaw - The Boundary Walk

    Type

    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 2025to31 Dec 2025
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Walks around Ushaw - The Boundary Walk
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