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  1. market cross barnard castle

    Add Barnard Castle’s Yards to your Itinerary

    Barnard Castle’s Yards

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    Walking

    Barnard Castle

    This is a wander through the town of Barnard Castle, using the narrow alleyways (known locally as ‘Yards’) of this ancient place. Stretch your legs and do a bit of history too. 

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  2. Lanchester Parish Walks

    Add Greencroft Walk to your Itinerary

    Greencroft Walk

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    Walking Route

    Durham

    Discover the beautiful scenery and rich heritage of Lanchester Parish. Distance: 5 Miles

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  3. Derwent Reservoir Trout Fishery

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    Derwent Reservoir Walk

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    Walking Route

    Edmundbyers

    Discover the wildlife and history of Derwent Reservoir along the multi user trail while taking in the breathtaking views of the reservoir.

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  4. Escape Rooms Durham

    Add Escape Rooms Durham to your Itinerary

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    Escape Rooms Durham

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    Attraction

    Durham City

    You and your team of up to six people will be locked in a room. You have one hour to solve the puzzles, find the key, and escape!

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
    • Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025
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  5. Teesdale Way

    Add Teesdale Way to your Itinerary

    Teesdale Way

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    Walking Route

    In its entirety, the Teesdale Way is a 92 mile route which follows the River Tees from its source at Dufton in Cumbria to the sea at South Gare in Teesside. In Durham the walk spans from Langdon Beck to Piercebridge.

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  6. 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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  7. Blue slide at Broom House Forest Adventure.

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    Broom House Forest Adventure

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    Near Witton Gilbert

    The Forest Adventure is an action packed family day out. Explore acres of green, leafy woodland, enjoy some fresh air whilst spending a few hours outdoors with family and friends.

    Awards

    • Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021WTTC Safe Travels
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  8. Derwent Reservoir County Durham

    Add Derwent Reservoir - Walks, Rides and Wildlife to your Itinerary

    Derwent Reservoir - Walks, Rides and Wildlife

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    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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  9. Spring in the North Pennines

    Add Woodland - Gaunless Valley Heritage Walk to your Itinerary

    Woodland - Gaunless Valley Heritage Walk

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    Butterknowle

    A 51/2 Mile Circular Walk that visits Woodland’s Coal Mining Heritage. This walk travels in a clockwise direction, commencing from and returning to the Gaunless Smelt Mill car park.

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  10. The Tea Enthusiasts
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    Add The Tea Enthusiasts to your Itinerary

    The Tea Enthusiasts

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    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…

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  11. Crowtrees Local Nature Reserve Walk/Cycle Route

    Add Crowtrees Local Nature Reserve Walk/Cycle Route to your Itinerary

    Crowtrees Local Nature Reserve Walk/Cycle Route

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    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.

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  12. 'Lily of Lumley' - Escape Rooms Durham at Lumley Castle

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    Escape Rooms Durham - Lily of Lumley

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    Chester-le-Street

    Lumley Castle holds a secret. For centuries the halls and passageways have been said to be haunted by Lily Of Lumley. You and your team are here to investigate the haunting and solve the mystery. 

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  13. Raby Memberships

    Add Raby Memberships to your Itinerary

    Raby Memberships

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    Buy Online

    Darlington

    If you're planning to be a regular visitor to Raby Estate, it makes perfect sense to buy a Raby Membership. This means you can call in as often as you like - plan visits with the family, or just call in on a whim when you have an hour or two to…

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  14. Noses Point

    Add Noses Point - Connecting the Coast to your Itinerary

    Noses Point - Connecting the Coast

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    Walking Route

    Seaham

    The walk at Nose’s Point is accessible for most people, it has a firm surface and gentle gradients, and no steps, stiles or barriers. It offers fabulous views of the coast.  

    More info for Noses Point - Connecting the Coast
  15. Cycle Path at Castle Eden

    Add Three Rivers Cycle Route Haswell to Hartlepool National Route 14 to your Itinerary

    Three Rivers Cycle Route Haswell to Hartlepool National Route 14

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    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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  16. Cockfield Circuit

    Cockfield Circuit

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    Cycle Route

    Staindrop

    Cockfield Fell is England’s largest scheduled Ancient Monument and evidence of its agricultural and industrial past pockmark its rough grassland landscape. Begin in Staindrop village and follow the B6279 towards Eggleston. After approx. 2.5 miles…

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  17. Slices of bread Coghlans at Barningham
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    Add Coghlans Artisan Bakery to your Itinerary

    Coghlans Artisan Bakery

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    Bakery

    Barningham

    Coghlans handmade bread use no preservatives food colours or artificial flavours, just a natural product from yeast flour water and salt.

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  18. Alan McPhail Photography;

    Add Trimdon Parish Circular Walk to your Itinerary

    Trimdon Parish Circular Walk

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    Trimdon

    A 3 mile circular walk around Trimdon Parish passing mining sites of interest, a church dating from 1146 and through woodland habitat.

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  19. North Pennines in Autumn

    Add Sea to Sea (C2C) Cycle Route to your Itinerary

    Sea to Sea (C2C) Cycle Route

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    Cycle Route

    The UK's most popular 'challenge' cycle route passes through the northern Lake District before climbing the Pennines, 'the roof of England', and then descending to the railway paths of Durham Dales.

    More info for Sea to Sea (C2C) Cycle Route
  20. Christchurch Durham

    Add Christchurch Durham to your Itinerary

    Christchurch Durham

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    Church / Chapel

    Durham City

    Christchurch Durham is an Anglican Evangelical Church in Durham, please see website for more details.

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