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Things to Do
Search Summary
Search Summary
- Type: *All Activities
- Location: Durham Dales
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Number of results: 127
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Rookhope Fields and Fells
Type
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.
The Teesdale Challenge Walks
Type
Type:
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.
Middleton-in-Teesdale to Kirkcarrion
Type
Type:
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.
Wolsingham Family Walk
Type
Type:
Walking Route
Bishop Auckland
Route: A circular 1.5 mile route on footpaths which have been upgraded to be accessible for pushchairs and wheelchairs. The route is entirely on surfaced paths.
Start: Recreation Ground at the West End of Wolsingham.Balderhead Reservoir Wild Brown Trout Fishery
Type
Type:
Fishery
Baldersdale
Balderhead Reservoir is one of the best wild brown trout fisheries in the country, offering fantastic scenery of the North Pennine Grouse Moors.
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.
Greta Bridge to Brignall Banks
Type
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
Squirrel Chaser Blue Cycle Trail at Hamsterley Forest
Type
Type:
Cycle Route
Hamsterley, Bishop Auckland
Hit the trails at Hamsterley Forest this Easter! Forestry England is delighted to announce the opening of a brand–new, blue (moderate) grade off-road cycle trail at Hamsterley Forest, County Durham.
Tow Law - Willington Cycle Route
Type
Type:
Cycle Route
Weardale, Tow Law
A moderate 21 mile loop taking in Wolsingham and The Weardale Railway.
Burnhope Reservoir
Type
Type:
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…
The Plotters' Forest at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
Type
Type:
Adventure Park / Playground
Staindrop
The Plotters’ Forest is an immersive outdoor playground located in a magical Christmas Tree Plantation at Raby Castle.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
- Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
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 kmCycling at Hamsterley Forest
Type
Type:
Cycling and Mountain Biking
Bishop Auckland
Hamsterley Forest is one of the Northeast’s premier mountain bike destinations, with over 2000 hectares of forest to explore on 33 miles of waymarked trails and countless more miles of seldom travelled forest road Hamsterley Forest has something for…
Gruffalo Sculptures at Hamsterley
Type
Type:
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…
Magical Waterfall Woods - High Force
Type
Type:
Nature Trail
Forest in Teesdale
A new exploratory trail has been introduced at this local natural landmark to encourage children to engage with nature and see the benefits of outdoor play.
Upper Weardale Cycle Route
Type
Type:
Cycle Route
Bishop Auckland
This 5.5mile route takes you through the beautiful countryside of upper Weardale in the North Pennines National Landscape.
Both Sides of the Tees: Barnard Castle and Whorlton
Type
Type:
Walking Route
Barnard Castle
Both Sides of the Tees: Barnard Castle and Whorlton
(5hrs) 9 milesTeesdale Alpacas Farm Visits
Type
Type:
Attraction
Barnard Castle
Come for a leisurely wander around our farm and make friends with our wonderful animals.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2020 2020
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2020 2020
Walking in Teesdale: Bowes West Circular
Type
Type:
Walking
Bowes, Barnard Castle
A walk through the picturesque village of Bowes, past Dotheboys Hall, and across the moors above the village.
A Dales Journey in the Footsteps of John Wesley
Type
Type:
Guided Tour
“A Dales Journey” is a 90 miles drive following the footsteps of John Wesley’s 1761 journey visiting five of the oldest Methodist chapels in the world.
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