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  1. market cross barnard castle

    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. A church at Dalton-le-Dale

    Dalton-le-Dale and Dawdon - Connecting the Coast

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    Walking Route

    Seaham

    Explore Dawdon Dene, visit the Norman Church of St Andrew and Dalden Tower, a former medieval manor house. 

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  3. Hurworth Burn to Station Town Railway Path Walking/Cycling Route

    Hurworth Burn to Station Town Railway Path Walking/Cycling Route

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    Near Trimdon Station

    This is a Railway Path, is UK Woodland Assurance Scheme certified, and a Local Wildlife Site intersects the Path next to the reservoir. The path is suitable for walkers, cyclists, horse-riders and wheelchair users.

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  4. Durham Cathedral view from riverbank with river and woodland

    The Durham City Seven Hills Trail

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    Walking Route

    Durham City

    This trail passes through the many varied landscapes that encircle the City, while offering encounters with the City’s rich history and heritage. There are beautiful historic woodlands, a famous battle site, the site of an iron age fort, a Victorian…

    More info for The Durham City Seven Hills Trail
  5. Link up the Loops - Consett to Chester-le-Street Cycle Route

    Link up the Loops - Consett to Chester-le-Street Cycle Route

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    Cycle Route

    Near Castleside, Consett

    Link up the Loops - Consett to Chester-le-Street Cycle Route is a 25 mile challenging cycle route mostly off-road. It is marked on the Durham County Council North Durham Cycle Map as CDN5.

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  6. Wingate Quarry Local Nature Reserve Walk

    Wingate Quarry Local Nature Reserve Walk

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    Type:

    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.

    More info for Wingate Quarry Local Nature Reserve Walk
  7. Lanchester Parish Walks

    Cold Pig Hill Walk

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    Durham

    Discover the beautiful scenery and rich heritage of Lanchester Parish. Distance: 7 Miles

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  8. The Witham

    Walking in Teesdale: Barnard Castle and Stainton Circular

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    Walking

    Barnard Castle

    A leisurely walk from Barnard Castle through woods and across fields to Stainton village, from where there are extensive views both up and across Teesdale.

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  9. Tunstall Circular Walk

    Tunstall Circular Walk

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    Walking Route

    Wolsingham, Bishop Auckland

    This 2 mile walk circles the Tunstall Reservoir just north of Wolsingham, within the North Pennines National Landscape.

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  10. Image of a couple enjoying a walk at twilight along the Durham Heritage Coast

    Easington Colliery - Durham Heritage Coast Walk

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    Walking Route

    Easington Colliery

    A walk to Beacon Hill...with stunning coastal views. The walk provides some stunning views of the coast and on a clear day the hills of North Yorkshire can be seen to the south and Sunderland to the north.

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  11. Beach banks at Horden

    Horden Grasslands Local Nature Reserve Walk

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    Walking Route

    Horden Grasslands is a Local Nature Reserve and is UK Woodland Assurance Scheme certified, within Durham Heritage Coast. Habitats include grassland, scrub and woodland. The one-mile linear route takes you next to the grassland and the clifftops.

    More info for Horden Grasslands Local Nature Reserve Walk
  12. 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…

    More info for Cockfield Circuit
  13. Durham Riverside Walk

    Durham Riverside Walk

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    Walking Route

    Durham

    A wonderful Walk, taking in some beautiful Durham City Riverside Scenery. A 3 mile circular walk taking approximately 1-1.5 hours.

    More info for Durham Riverside Walk
  14. Walks around Ushaw - The Boundary Walk

    Walks around Ushaw - The Boundary Walk

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    Type:

    Walking Route

    Durham

    This walk is currently closed for maintenance.​​​​​​

    ​​​​​​​​​​Come and enjoy a 3-mile circular route around the Ushaw estate, starting at the main house and taking in the old hilltop with wide-open views of Durham’s countryside.

    More info for Walks around Ushaw - The Boundary Walk
  15. Walking in the North Pennines

    Tow Law and Thornley Beck

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    Walking Route

    Bishop Auckland

    A moderate 4.5 mile circular walk across farmland and through woodland with stunning views of Weardale.

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  16. Middleton Cycle Route

    Middleton Cycle Route

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    Cycle Route

    Barnard Castle

    This 6 mile route takes you into the spectacular Hudeshope Valley in the North Pennines National Landscape.

    More info for Middleton Cycle Route
  17. Teesdale Way

    Teesdale Way

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    Type:

    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.

    More info for Teesdale Way
  18. Woodland Fell Circular Cycle Route

    Woodland Fell Circular Cycle Route

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    Cycle Route

    Bishop Auckland

    CDW 14 - 13 miles.

    More info for Woodland Fell Circular Cycle Route
  19. Two people on bikes at the coast

    Seaham to Crimdon On-Road Cycle Route

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    Cycle Route

    Seaham

    An on-road cycle route of approx. 12 miles starting from Seaham down to Crimdon following the Durham Heritage Coastline for most of the way.

    More info for Seaham to Crimdon On-Road Cycle Route
  20. A tree and beck in Weardale

    Stanhope Cycle Route

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    Cycle Route

    Stanhope, Bishop Auckland

    This 15.5mile route takes you through the beautiful countryside of Weardale in the North Pennines National Landscape.

    More info for Stanhope Cycle Route
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