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  1. Limestone LinX Map

    Cold Knuckles Connection

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    Type:

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Cold Knuckles Connection
  2. Malton Picnic Area Walking Route

    Malton Picnic Area Walking Route

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Lanchester

    This is a picnic site which is UK Woodland Assurance Scheme certified. Habitats include woodland, riverside and wildflower meadow. The 0.5 mile (800m) route shown is suitable for walkers, wheelchair users and those with pushchairs.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Malton Picnic Area Walking Route
  3. Baldersdale (Teesdale) Walk

    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 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Baldersdale (Teesdale) Walk
  4. Durham CAMRA Beer Trail

    Durham CAMRA Beer Trail

    Type

    Type:

    Walking

    Durham

    A journey of 10 Of The Best Real Ale Pubs in Durham City Centre and all other Real Ale establishments with 23 listed in total. This route passes many of Taste Durham Assured Eating Estabishments including Oldfields Eating House and Cafe Cenno.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Durham CAMRA Beer Trail
  5. Tees Railway Path

    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 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Tees Railway Path
  6. Walking in Teesdale - Cotherstone Circular Walk

    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 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Walking in Teesdale - Cotherstone Circular Walk
  7. Durham Coast

    Blackhall Heritage Coastal Footpath

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Near Blackhall Colliery

    The sight and sound of skylarks rising above the short Magnesian Limestone grassland is very noticeable in this area. The grass is kept purposely short to encourage them.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Blackhall Heritage Coastal Footpath
  8. Statue of Neptune and St Nicholas' Church in Durham Market Place

    Durham Heritage Sculpture Trail

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Durham City

    Durham Heritage Sculpture Trail – your guide to the history and heritage of Durham city.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Durham Heritage Sculpture Trail
  9. The Witham

    Walking in Teesdale: Barnard Castle and Stainton Circular

    Type

    Type:

    Walking

    Barnard Castle

    A leisurely walk from Barnard Castle through woods and across fields to Stainton village, from where there are extensive views both up and across Teesdale.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Walking in Teesdale: Barnard Castle and Stainton Circular
  10. Crowtrees Local Nature Reserve Walk/Cycle Route

    Crowtrees Local Nature Reserve Walk/Cycle Route

    Type

    Type:

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Crowtrees Local Nature Reserve Walk/Cycle Route
  11. Durham City Art Trail

    Durham City Art Trail

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Durham

    So much in Durham City can be enjoyed as art including buildings, sculpture, paintings, literature, music and crafts old and new.    And so much in Durham has inspired works of art, old and new.  That sudden unexpected view; a shaft of light…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Durham City Art Trail
  12. Along part of the Teesdale Way

    Along part of the Teesdale Way:Piercebridge to Winston Guided Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Tour

    Wolsingham, Darlington

    10am (5hrs) 10 miles Medium
    Derek Newby - local historian
    Start: Piercebridge Roman fort car park, off B6275, DL2 3SY
    GR NZ212159 OS map 93, Explorer 304
    Buses: Arriva X75, X76

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Along part of the Teesdale Way:Piercebridge to Winston Guided Walk
  13. Cycling in Durham

    Witton Dene Local Nature Reserve Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Durham

    Witton Dene Local Nature Reserve is a Local Wildlife Site of Ancient Woodland suitable for walkers and wheelchair users in parts. Witton Dene is a steep-sided wooded dene close to the village of Witton Gilbert. It is an oasis for wildlife.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Witton Dene Local Nature Reserve Walk
  14. 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
  15. Seaham Marina

    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 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Seaham - Connecting the Coast
  16. Go Fishing with Northumbrian Water - Angling For Everyone

    Grassholme Reservoir Circular Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Barnard Castle

    A four mile circular footpath around the shoreline of Grassholme Reservoir, providing magnificent views across the water with a picnic area and shop.

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Grassholme Reservoir Circular Walk
  17. 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
  18. Walking in Durham

    Borders Walk: Beamish to Burnopfield Guided Walk

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    St Helen Auckland, Stanley


    Borders Walk: Beamish to Burnopfield Guided Walk
    10:00am start (6 hours) 10 miles

    Bill Gallon - voluntary ranger

    Start Eden Place Picnic Area, Beamish off A695 DH9 0RG

    GR NZ 220 537 OS maps Lr88, Ex308

    Buses Go north east 8, 8a

    https://goo…

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Borders Walk: Beamish to Burnopfield Guided Walk
  19. 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
  20. A church at Dalton-le-Dale

    Dalton-le-Dale and Dawdon - Connecting the Coast

    Type

    Type:

    Walking Route

    Seaham

    Explore Dawdon Dene, visit the Norman Church of St Andrew and Dalden Tower, a former medieval manor house. 

    Dates

    From:
    1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
    More info for Dalton-le-Dale and Dawdon - Connecting the Coast
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