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Seaham Beach
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Beach
Seaham
Seaham Beach is a pleasant stretch of rocky and sandy beach, with rocks pools a plenty. The dog-friendly beach stretches for approx. one mile along the town’s coastline, from the harbour wall to the north of the town.
Hardwick Park Walking, Cycling and Horse Riding Routes
Type
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.
Weardale Way
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Type:
Walking Route
Long distance walk (77 miles) running through The Land of the Prince Bishops. Steeped in history, beauty and a variety of landscapes.
Pennine Journey - Durham Section
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Walking Route
The Durham section of The Pennine Journey starts in Tan Hill and continues north to Blanchland – a distance of 32 miles.
Flatts Wood & Percy Beck Woodland Walks
Type
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Walking
Barnard Castle
Two short circular walks in what was known as the ‘green lung’ of Barnard Castle when it was a thriving centre of the mill trade. History, flora and fauna, and a good stretch of those legs.
Hopetown Darlington
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Type:
Railway
Darlington
Discover Darlington's story of engineering, ideas and invention.
Awards
- Visit England VisitEngland Welcome Award 2024

- Visit England VisitEngland Quality Assured Visitor Attraction 2024

- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025

- Visit England VisitEngland Welcome Award 2024
North Road Methodist Church
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Church / Chapel
Durham
Grade 2 listed Bethel chapel, which is now a Methodist Church dates back to 1853.
Wearhead Walk - The River Starts Here
Type
Type:
Walking Route
Bishop Auckland
A 1⁄2 mile stroll in upland countryside.
Geotours App
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Type:
Walking
A free app has been created to help people explore the geology and landscape of inspiring sites along the European Atlantic Geotourism Route, including the North Pennines.
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.
Barnard Castle to Egglestone Abbey via Abbey Bridge
Type
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Walking Route
Barnard Castle
Leaving from Scar Top down the footpath by the castle wall, you will cross the river by The Green Bridge, and from the south side will get panoramic views of the river and modern apartments converted from former mills. The walk will then lead you…
Westgate to Slitt Wood
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Type:
Walking Route
Westgate
A series of small waterfalls accompanies this route along the picturesque Middlehope Burn, a tributary valley of Weardale.
Chester-le-Street Heritage Trail
Type
Type:
Walking Route
Chester-le-Street
The Chester-le-Street Heritage Trail is a walk around the 2000-year history of Chester-le-Street market town, taking in sites of Roman occupation, Christian Heritage and Victorian Industry.
St Mary The Less Church
Type
Type:
Church / Chapel
Durham City
The Chapel for St John's College, serving part of the small parishes of the Peninsula. Largely rebuilt in 1847, the church incorporates good examples of 17th century woodwork and a rare 13th century sculpture.
RSPB Saltholme
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Nature Reserve
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…
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2021

- Regional and Miscellaneous VisitEngland Gold Accolade 2023

- Visit England VAQAS 2021
Picnic Spot: Rookhope
Type
Type:
Picnic Site
Bishop Auckland
It is always worthwhile turning off any of County Durham’s main roads to discover unexpected delights. None more so than in Weardale where in the village of Eastgate (west of Stanhope) a turning leads to the village of Rookhope and one of Durham’s…
The Tea Enthusiasts
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Type:
Food/Drink Producer
Dipton
The Tea Enthusiasts have a lot to offer business customers large or small. Our personalised hands-on approach to service means your orders will not only be competitively priced within the market but customised to meet your needs. Bring your drinks…
Hunwick Village Short Walk - Heritage Walk 1
Type
Type:
Walking Route
Hunwick
A gentle walk around Hunwick Village. 2.5 miles.
Horse Riding: Blanchland Packhorse Trail - Horse
Type
Type:
Riding/Trekking Centre
CONSETT
This 21km circular horse riding route is 70% off-road and enjoys 1,027m of ascent. It starts at Baybridge, close to the village of Blanchland. You’ll follow the Carriers’ Way across Bulbeck Common, alive with the evocative calls of wading birds in…
Derwent Reservoir - Walks, Rides and Wildlife
Type
Type:
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…


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