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Walking in Teesdale: Bowes East Circular
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Walking
Bowes, Barnard Castle
A leisurely walk along lanes and across fields in the valley of the River Greta.
Castle Eden Dene - The Yew Tree Walk
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Walking Route
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.
Tow Law - Willington Cycle Route
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Cycle Route
Weardale, Tow Law
A moderate 21 mile loop taking in Wolsingham and The Weardale Railway.
Durham City to Bearpark
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Cycle Route
Durham
This route passes through the site of the Battle of Neville’s Cross (17 October 1346). Savage and ferocious this was medieval hand-to-hand warfare at its most grim. England versus Scotland, the latter suffering a shattering defeat.
Easington Colliery to Haswell Cycle Route
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Cycle Route
Easington Colliery
A 4 mile linear cycle route from Easington Colliery to Haswell taking in some of the film location for Billy Elliot.
Greta Bridge to Brignall Banks
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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
Go Smarter, Go Active Travel Itineraries
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Family Fun
Get out and about in beautiful Durham!
Geotours App
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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.
Hamsterley Common Circular
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Cycle Route
Hamsterley, Bishop Auckland
Route CDW13 – 24 miles. On- and off-road sections with some challenging ups and downs over mixed terrain including single and double tracks. Superb views over Weardale but not advised in bad weather. See County Durham West Cycle Map.
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.
Blue Plaque Trail - Barnard Castle
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Walking Route
Barnard Castle
THE BLUE PLAQUE TRAIL provides information on the people and places whose contribution to the history of Barnard Castle has been commemorated by blue plaques erected by the former Barnard Castle Urban District Council or its successor.
Fishburn & Bishop Middleham Circular Walk
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Walking Route
Fishburn
Experience this rare landscape and ancient species, and journey through the first stronghold of the Prince Bishops. A Discover Brightwater walk suitable for children/families.
Cowshill to Killhope – an extension of the Weardale Way
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Walking Route
Bishop Auckland
A linear 4 mile (6.5km) walk from Cowshill to Killhope Lead Mining Museum along the Mineral Valleys Footpath. This route is waymarked, signposted and covered by OS Explorer Map OL31.
Seaham - Connecting the Coast
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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.
Baldersdale (Teesdale) Walk
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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…
High Force and Bowlees Geo Trail
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Walking Route
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This 4-5 mile (6.5-8km) circular walk, from Bowlees Visitor Centre or High Force Hotel car park, will introduce you to some of the special features of the landscape around High Force and Low Force waterfalls.
Weardale Way
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Walking Route
Long distance walk (77 miles) running through The Land of the Prince Bishops. Steeped in history, beauty and a variety of landscapes.
Castle Eden Denemouth Heritage Coastal Footpath
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Walking Route
South of Horden
Castle Eden Dene is one of the most important natural areas in the North East. The Dene is a four mile long steep sided valley cut into the Magnesian Limestone. This area is a National Nature Reserve, valued amongst other things for its yew trees.
Durham City South Walk
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Walking Route
Durham
This riverside and woodland route is 8 kilometres (5 miles) in length and will take up to 3 hours. It mainly follows surfaced paths or roads and can be followed at all times of the year without walking boots. Please note start point is Gala Theatre.
Blackhall Heritage Coastal Footpath
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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.


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