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  1. The River Tees

    Walking in Teesdale: Cotherstone to Barnard Castle

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    Walking

    Cotherstone

    A leisurely walk which rises high above the River Tees, then leads through fields and woods, with several becks on the way.

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  2. Cockfield Fell Heritage Walk

    Cockfield Fell Heritage Walk

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    Walking Route

    Bishop Auckland

    This three and a half mile walk travels in a anti-clockwise direction, commencing from and returning to the Hollymoor car park.

    More info for Cockfield Fell Heritage Walk
  3. Crowtrees Local Nature Reserve Walk/Cycle Route

    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.

    More info for Crowtrees Local Nature Reserve Walk/Cycle Route
  4. Map of route

    Willington Station to Hunwick Station - Heritage Walk 4

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    Walking Route

    Willington

    A walk from Willington station to Hunwick Station. Distance 3.6 miles.

    More info for Willington Station to Hunwick Station - Heritage Walk 4
  5. The Satley Loop

    The Satley Loop

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    Cycle Route

    Consett

    The Satley Loop is a 19 mile intermediate cycle route along minor roads and country lanes with 2 crossings of the A68. It is marked on the Durham County Council North Durham Cycle Map as CDN1.

    More info for The Satley Loop
  6. Information on Blanchland Circular Walk

    Blanchland Circular Walk

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    Walking Route

    Blanchland

    You'll never forget this timeless stroll through one of England's oldest and most beautiful villages with its striking mixed woodland situated right on the River Derwent. It’s set in the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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  7. Baldersdale (Teesdale) Walk

    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…

    More info for Baldersdale (Teesdale) Walk
  8. Spring in the North Pennines

    Woodland - Gaunless Valley Heritage Walk

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    Walking Route

    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.

    More info for Woodland - Gaunless Valley Heritage Walk
  9. Hamsterley - Night Safari

    Hamsterley The Loop MTB skills area

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    Cycle Route

    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

    More info for Hamsterley The Loop MTB skills area
  10. Limestone Linx Fossil Trail in Yellow

    Fossil Trail

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    Cycle Route

    Coxhoe, Durham

    The Limestone LinX walking and cycling network provides 11 miles of routes for you to use and enjoy in stunning countryside and local nature reserves.

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  11. A wall sculpture at Easington

    Nose's Point Local Nature Reserve Walk

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    Walking Route

    Nose's Point is a double Site of Special Scientific Interest for its geology and ecology. There is much to explore and discover here with easy to follow paths, stunning scenery, poetry, artworks and plenty more.

    More info for Nose's Point Local Nature Reserve Walk
  12. Walking in Durham

    Romans to Railways in the Gaunless Valley Guided Walk

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    Walking Route

    Bishop Auckland

    More info for Romans to Railways in the Gaunless Valley Guided Walk
  13. Hurworth Burn Reservoir.

    Walk - Hurworth Burn Reservoir Walk

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    Walking Route

    Wingate

    One in a series of walks for children, produced by Bright Water Landscape Partnership.

    More info for Walk - Hurworth Burn Reservoir Walk
  14. The viaduct at Hawthorn

    Hawthorn - Connecting the Coast

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    Walking Route

    Hawthorn

    Take a short stroll around the village or a longer ramble out to the coast and the stunning Hawthorn Dene viaduct. Stop at the village pub for refreshments.

    More info for Hawthorn - Connecting the Coast
  15. Lindisfarne

    The Way of the Sea

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    Religious Activity

    A Northern Saints Trail so epic it combines three others in its course – by stunning coastline and crags, by imposing castles and by standout churches from Lindisfarne to Durham Cathedral.

    More info for The Way of the Sea
  16. Riverbank image of Durham

    Durham Peninsular Walk

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    Walking Route

    Durham

    Starting in the Market Place of Durham City, this walk will take you around the Riverbanks and winding historical Streets of the City Centre. Allow 1-2 hours to complete this Walk.

    More info for Durham Peninsular Walk
  17. Durham City to St Michaels and all Angels Walk

    Durham City to St Michaels and all Angels Walk

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    Durham

    Countryside walks from Durham City to a medieval village Church in Witton Gilbert.

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  18. The Teesdale Challenge Walks

    The Teesdale Challenge Walks

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    Walking Route

    Middleton In Teesdale

    Teesdale Challenge Walks are a series of walks in Upper Teesdale, they range in difficulty from easy, family orientated walks through to 19 mile hikes.

    More info for The Teesdale Challenge Walks
  19. The Pennine Way National Trail 60th anniversary logo.  Purple on white.

    The Pennine Way

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    Walking Route

    Baldersdale

    The Pennine Way was the first National Trail in England and is one of the UK’s most famous long-distance walks.  Opened on 24th April 1965, it paved the way for public access to some of England’s wildest landscapes.

    More info for The Pennine Way
  20. Walk - The Durham Round

    Walk - The Durham Round

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    Walking Route

    Long distance route for walkers around the boundary of County Durham. A challenge to walkers, researched by Jill Delaney.

    More info for Walk - The Durham Round
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