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  1. Apollo Pavilion Peterlee

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    Apollo Pavilion

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    Peterlee

    An iconic example of 1960s public art and designed by Edwin John Victor Pasmore (d. 1998) during his time as consultant Director of urban design for Peterlee Development Corporation.   It was opened in 1969, the same year as the first manned mission…

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  2. Countryside around Hunwick.

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    Hunwick Village, New Hunwick and River Walk - Heritage Walk 3

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    Walking Route

    Hunwick

    A walk around Hunwick, New Hunwick & the river. Distance 7.5 miles.

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  3. Broom House Farm Shop entrance.

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    Broom House Farm Shop

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    Near Witton Gilbert

    Broom House Farm is an organic farm situated high above the Browney River, overlooking Durham City. Since opening in 2004, the Farm Shop’s core aim remains selling their very own Aberdeen Angus beef, lamb, mutton and rare breed Saddleback pork,…

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  4. Prince Bishop River Cruiser and Browns Rowing Boats

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    Prince Bishop River Cruiser and Browns Rowing Boats

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    Durham City

    The Prince Bishop River Cruiser offers cruises with spectacular views of historic Durham City, Cathedral, Castle and Bridges and evening cruises with a difference twelve months of the year.

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  5. St Giles Church Durham City

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    St Giles Church

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    Gilesgate, Durham

    St. Giles’ has been a place for people to meet and worship for over 900 years. See website for further information about the life of our church, from regular services to special events.  

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  6. Railway line at Locomotion

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    Walk - Locomotion & Historic Shildon

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    Shildon

    Discover the coming of the railways in the world’s first railway town, one in a series of walks for children produced by Bright Water Landscape Partnership.  

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  7. Cycling in Durham

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    Willington - Bishop Auckland Cycle Route

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    Near Crook

    An easy 11 mile route passing Auckland Palace and Binchester Roman Fort.

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  8. Two people on bikes at the coast

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    Easington Colliery to Haswell Cycle Route

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    Easington Colliery

    A 4 mile linear cycle route from Easington Colliery to Haswell taking in some of the film location for Billy Elliot.

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  9. Alan McPhail Photography;

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    Beamish Woods Circular Walk

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    Near entrance to Beamish Museum, Stanley

    Discover Beamish's Hidden Valley. A 3 mile walk exploring industrial and natural heritage.

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  10. High Force Waterfall Durham

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    Castles and Cascades

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    Durham is home to some of the country’s most historic castles, iconic abbeys and landmarks. Take a step back in time with this tailor-made itinerary, discovering the dramatic castles and cascading landscapes across the county.

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

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

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    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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  12. elvet methodist church

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    Durham

    Elvet Methodist Church is situated in Old Elvet, three minutes walk east of the market place.

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  13. Children and adults on mountain bikes - Forestry England/Crown copyright

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    Squirrel Chaser Blue Cycle Trail at Hamsterley Forest

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    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.

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  14. Viewpoint from Cycling on the Waskerley Way

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    Waskerley Way Railway Path (Walking and Cycling Route)

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    Turn left at The Grove, Consett

    A 9.7 mile route from Lydgett's Junction in Consett to Parkhead, Stanhope running past Rowley, Smiddy Shaw Reservoir and Waskerley Reservoir.

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  15. Perennial Touring - Heather McFall Blue Badge Tour Guide

    Perennial Touring - Heather McFall Blue Badge Tour Guide

    including Durham City, Durham Cathedral, Teesdale rural heritage and the industrial heritage of Weardale',

    I offer a friendly, professional, comprehensive tour service and deliver this with enthusiasm and fun. This also includes Durham University Colleges and Campus Orientation Tours.

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  16. Hamsterley - Night Safari

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    Hamsterley The Loop MTB skills area

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    Bishop Auckland

    This is a purpose built MTB training loop. It is designed with skill development in mind to push your mountain biking to a new level. The Loop contains a multitude of features and riding options, some built in stone to mimic natural trails and others

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  17. Coxhoe Quarry Wood Local Nature Reserve Walk

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    Coxhoe Quarry Wood Local Nature Reserve Walk

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    Walking Route

    Durham

    Coxhoe Quarry Wood is a Local Nature Reserve, Local Wildlife Site and is UK Woodland Assurance Scheme certified. Habitats include grassland, woodland and scrub.

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  18. Durham Cathedral, trees river

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    The Northern Saints Trails

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    Walking Route

    The Northern Saints Trails, based on ancient pilgrim routes, position the North East as the ‘Christian Crossroads of the British Isles’, and bring the fascinating stories of the region’s Saints to life. 

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  19. Countryside Service Durham County Council

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    Countryside Service Durham County Council

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    Durham

    Durham County Council Countryside Service
    Landscapes shaped by industry, now home to nature reserves and reclaimed railway paths. Guided walks bring the past to life, events and volunteering.

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  20. National Glass Centre Sunderland

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    The Way of Learning

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    Religious Activity

    Gain the ultimate enlightenment on The Way of Learning as it takes you on the trail of England’s original scholar, the Venerable Bede through a rich legacy of the North East’s foremost industry, inventiveness and innovation.

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