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You'll find more than a hundred routes below right across the county.
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Number of results: 204
, currently showing 101 to 120.
Walking Route
Hamsterley, Bishop Auckland
A route around the Bedburn valley giving elevated views over the forest and showing varied habitats of mixed woodland.
Walking Route
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This 4-5 mile (6.5-8km) circular walk, from Bowlees Visitor Centre or High Force Hotel car park, will introduce you to some of the special features of the landscape around High Force and Low Force waterfalls.
Walking Route
Middleton In Teesdale
Teesdale Challenge Walks are a series of walks in Upper Teesdale, they range in difficulty from easy, family orientated walks through to 19 mile hikes.
Walking Route
Lanchester, Durham
Discover the beautiful scenery and rich heritage of Lanchester Parish. Distance: 5 Miles
Cycle Route
Coxhoe, Durham
The Limestone LinX walking and cycling network provides 11 miles of routes for you to use and enjoy in stunning countryside and local nature reserves.
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.
Walking Route
Durham
Crowtrees Local Nature Reserve is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), Local Wildlife Site, and is UK Woodland Assurance Scheme certified. Habitats include grassland, scrub and wetland. Horses and cyclists are allowed on the cycle path.
Walking Route
Middleton in Teesdale
A walk which comes with a legend. Bridge Street leads downhill to cross the River Tees on the old county bridge built in the early 19th century.
Walking Route
Ferryhill
Follow the path of the ancient glacier to discover two protected reserves. A Discover Brightwater Walk suitable for Children/Families.
Walking Route
Durham
Coxhoe Quarry Wood is a Local Nature Reserve, Local Wildlife Site and is UK Woodland Assurance Scheme certified. Habitats include grassland, woodland and scrub.
Walking Route
Barnard Castle
Middleton - Cotherstone 7.5km
Cotherstone - Abbey Bridge 5.5km
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Walking Route
Durham
This riverside and farmland walk is 7.4 kilometres (4.5 miles) in length and will take up to 3 hours. The route follows surfaced paths or roads and can be undertaken without walking boots at all times of the year.
Cycle Route
Durham
The Limestone LinX walking and cycling network provides 11 miles of routes for you to use and enjoy in stunning countryside and local nature reserves.
Walking Route
Nose's Point is a double Site of Special Scientific Interest for its geology and ecology. There is much to explore and discover here with easy to follow paths, stunning scenery, poetry, artworks and plenty more.
Walking Route
Bishop Auckland
A 1⁄2 mile stroll in upland countryside.
Nature Trail
Consett
Derwent Reservoir is within the North Pennines National Landscape and, after Kielder, is the second largest reservoir in the region. There is a multi-user path from Pow Hill Country Park (south shore) to the dam at the eastern end of the reservoir…
Walking Route
Durham
A 5 mile, moderate circular walk crossing the line of The Dere Street Roman Road and the site of Longovicium Roman Fort. There are varied surfaces with one short incline and can be wet underfoot in parts.
Walking Route
Fishburn
Experience this rare landscape and ancient species, and journey through the first stronghold of the Prince Bishops. A Discover Brightwater walk suitable for children/families.
Cycle Route
Haswell
The Haswell to Wingate section (5 miles) is shared with National Route 1. It continues on its mostly off-road route following a disused railway path, gently climbing down through Castle Eden to Crimdon before continuing towards Hartlepool (10 miles).
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