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  1. Gruffalo trail at Hamsterley, children activities county Durham. rail and exciting augmented reality app

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    Gruffalo Sculptures at Hamsterley

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    Walking

    Hamsterley Forest

    Gruffalo Orienteering - fun family map reading challenge
    Try our fun, navigational challenge at Hamsterley Forest using a simple map to find twelve Gruffalo markers hidden in the deep, dark wood.

    If you're feeling competitive, choose to run, walk…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  2. Causey Arch Picnic Area Walking Route

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    Causey Arch Picnic Area Walking Route

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    Near Stanley

    Causey Arch Picnic Area is UK Woodland Assurance Scheme certified, a scheduled monument and Local Wildlife Site. Habitats include Ancient woodland, running water and grassland. It is suitable for walkers and wheelchair users.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  3. North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty  Guided Walk: Two Hills

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    Cow Green Geological Trail

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    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.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  4. Coxhoe Quarry Wood Local Nature Reserve Walk

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    Coxhoe Quarry Wood Local Nature Reserve Walk

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    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.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  5. Girl looking through a magnifying glass into a bug pot

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    RSPB Saltholme

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    Outdoor and Wildlife Activity

    Middlesbrough

    RSPB Saltholme is the perfect place if you’re new to birdwatching or want to get out in nature. Our family-friendly wetlands have a helpful visitor's centre and hides which let you get up close to water rail, avocet and terns, plus a cafe, play area…

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    1 Apr 2025to31 Oct 2025Open 09:30 - 17:00
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    1 Nov 2025to31 Mar 2026Open 09:30 - 16:00

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    • Visit England VAQAS 2021VAQAS
    • Regional and Miscellaneous VisitEngland Gold Accolade 2023VisitEngland Gold Accolade
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  6. Map for Discover Brightwater

    Discover Brightwater

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    Nature Trail

    The Discover Brightwater Landscape Project is a National Lottery Heritage Fund supported project that aims to reveal, restore and celebrate the heritage of the Brightwater area. This includes its built, natural and cultural heritage.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  7. Pity Me Carrs Local Nature Reserve Walk Map

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    Pity Me Carrs Local Nature Reserve Walk

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    Walking Route

    Pity Me

    A pocket of green space surrounded on all sides by houses and businesses makes this a quiet haven in which people can walk and enjoy the fresh air. It is also a much needed area for local wildlife to take refuge from the surrounding urban area.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  8. Castle Eden Dene - The Yew Tree Walk

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    Castle Eden Dene - The Yew Tree Walk

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    Stanhope Chase, Peterlee

    The Yew Tree Walk - 2 miles (3.5km) between 1.5 - 2.5 hours. Follow the Yew markers. Not suitable for pushchairs. Sturdy footwear recommended. Steep in places. Avoid visiting during high winds. Disabled access is very limited due to natural features.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  9. Wingate Quarry Local Nature Reserve Walk

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    Wingate Quarry Local Nature Reserve Walk

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    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.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  10. Information on Blanchland Circular Walk

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    Blanchland Circular Walk

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    Blanchland

    You'll never forget this timeless stroll through one of England's oldest and most beautiful villages with its striking mixed woodland situated right on the River Derwent. It’s set in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  11. Fishing at Finchale Abbey Park

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    Fishing at Finchale Abbey Park

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    Durham

    Two mile stretch of the river Wear, 1 mile either side of the Abbey, access above abbey is by the river bank and below abbey by a road way leading to various points of easy access to the river bank.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

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    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
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  12. Burnhope Reservoir

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    Burnhope Reservoir

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    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…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  13. couple walking on the Durham Heritage Coast

    Add Walking on the Durham Heritage Coast to your Itinerary

    Walking on the Durham Heritage Coast

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    Walking

    Seaham

    The Durham Coastal Footpath is an 11 mile walking route following the King Charles III England Coast Path – discover and explore spectacular grasslands, magical coastal denes and uncover the rich heritage that has shaped this coastline into a unique…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Walking on the Durham Heritage Coast
  14. Chapman's Well Local Nature Reserve

    Chapman's Well Local Nature Reserve

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    Nature Reserve

    Stanley

    Chapman’s Well is one of our best bird-watching sites. The vast areas of marshy grassland and ponds provide fabulous places for birds to feed and breed throughout the year. We have heron, stonechat, skylark, linnet and reed bunting. Many birds of…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  15. Coarse fishing at Derwent

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    Derwent Waterside Park Fishery

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    Fishing

    Edmundbyers

    Derwent Waterside Park offers fishing in beautiful surroundings for fly and bait anglers. The fishery enjoys lots of open space and is well stocked from its own fish farm.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  16. Nose's Point Local Nature Reserve Walk

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    Nose's Point Local Nature Reserve Walk

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    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.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  17. Carved wooden sculpture depicting a Dragonfly

    Add Hardwick Park Sculpture Trail to your Itinerary

    Hardwick Park Sculpture Trail

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    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.  

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
    More info for Hardwick Park Sculpture Trail
  18. An arch at night

    Add Stargazing in the North Pennines to your Itinerary

    Stargazing in the North Pennines

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    Stanhope

    Some of the darkest skies in England are found in the North Pennines. Much of the area is remote, wild countryside with little development and the views of the night sky are second to none.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  19. Dalton Moor School of Sustainable Living & Wellbeing logo

    Add Dalton Moor Farm - School of Sustainable Living & Wellbeing to your Itinerary

    Dalton Moor Farm - School of Sustainable Living & Wellbeing

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    Art and Craft Activity

    Dalton le Dale, Seaham

    At Dalton Moor Farm, School of Sustainable Living & Wellbeing, whether you want to learn how to forage for wild food, weave a willow basket, learn more about the farm on a guided farm tour, find your rhythm at a drum circle, howl at the full moon,…

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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  20. 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)

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    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.

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    1 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025
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