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Search Summary
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- Location: Durham Dales
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Number of results: 200
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Rookhope Fields and Fells
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Type:
Walking Route
Bishop Auckland
In and around the former lead mining village of Rookhope, this walk takes in both the heritage and the nature of this part of Weardale.
The Teesdale Challenge Walks
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Type:
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.
The Witham
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Type:
Arts Centre
Barnard Castle
The Witham is a community venue for theatre, music, art and social events, facilities range from the architecturally award-winning café bar to a fully-renovated Victorian music hall.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2019
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2019
Middleton-in-Teesdale to Kirkcarrion
Type
Type:
Walking Route
Middleton in Teesdale
A walk which comes with a legend. Bridge Street leads downhill to cross the River Tees on the old county bridge built in the early 19th century.
Wolsingham Family Walk
Type
Type:
Walking Route
Bishop Auckland
Route: A circular 1.5 mile route on footpaths which have been upgraded to be accessible for pushchairs and wheelchairs. The route is entirely on surfaced paths.
Start: Recreation Ground at the West End of Wolsingham.Low Force Waterfall
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Type:
Natural Feature
Near Middleton-in Teesdale, Barnard Castle
Low Force waterfall is part of the River Tees in beautiful Upper Teesdale. It is easily accessible from Bowlees Visitor Centre.
The Paddocks
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Type:
Farm
Bishop Auckland
Step into nature’s playground, with over 50 animals to interact with and feed in a relaxing environment.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
- Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
Meeting of the Waters at Abbey Bridge
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Type:
Viewpoint
Barnard Castle
The Rivers Tees and Greta join together at a local beauty spot called “The Meeting of the Waters” not far from the elegant Rokeby Hall and Gardens in Teesdale. The Teesdale Way public footpath can be accessed on the south side of Abbey Bridge…
Balderhead Reservoir Wild Brown Trout Fishery
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Type:
Fishery
Baldersdale
Balderhead Reservoir is one of the best wild brown trout fisheries in the country, offering fantastic scenery of the North Pennine Grouse Moors.
Grassholme Observatory
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Type:
Observatory / Planetarium
nr Mickleton
Waterside Parks purpose built observatory, based at Grassholme Reservoir near Barnard Castle, offers you the opportunity to gaze into the vastness and beauty of the universe. Let our lead astronomer guide you to understand the wonders of planets…
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Dark Sky Friendly Durham 2020
- Regional and Miscellaneous Dark Sky Friendly Durham 2020
Walking in Teesdale - Cotherstone Circular Walk
Type
Type:
Walking Route
Cotherstone
A 6 mile Circular Walk - from the Fox and Hounds on the West Green, Cotherstone.
Greta Bridge to Brignall Banks
Type
Type:
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
North Pennines National Landscape
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Type:
Walking Routes
The North Pennines National Landscape incorporates much of the Durham Dales, and is a stunning landscape of open heather moors, dramatic dales, tumbling upland rivers, wonderful woods, close-knit communities, glorious waterfalls, fantastic birds,…
Squirrel Chaser Blue Cycle Trail at Hamsterley Forest
Type
Type:
Cycle Route
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.
Tow Law - Willington Cycle Route
Type
Type:
Cycle Route
Weardale, Tow Law
A moderate 21 mile loop taking in Wolsingham and The Weardale Railway.
Burnhope Reservoir
Type
Type:
Picnic Site
Wearhead
Enjoy a peaceful circular walk around this reservoir in Weardale. There's some wonderful woodland trails and lakeside paths to enjoy. It's a very quiet place with a series of picnic tables where you can stop to enjoy the lovely scenery of the North…
The Plotters' Forest at Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
Type
Type:
Adventure Park / Playground
Staindrop
The Plotters’ Forest is an immersive outdoor playground located in a magical Christmas Tree Plantation at Raby Castle.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
- Regional and Miscellaneous Weardale Visitor Network Member 2025
Oakleaf Community Projects
Type
Type:
Independent Shop / Local
Bishop Auckland
We sell various products of gifts, home wear, cards, prints, dog accessories, indoor & outdoor plants and much more. We also do a variety of workshops of different crafts throughout the year.
Teesdale Way: Abbey Bridge, Barnard Castle - Piercebridge
Type
Type:
Walking Route
Abbey Bridge to Whorlton via North Bank 5 kms
Wholton to Winston via North Bank 4.5 kms
Winston to Piercebridge via South Bank 9.5 kmCycling at Hamsterley Forest
Type
Type:
Cycling and Mountain Biking
Bishop Auckland
Hamsterley Forest is one of the Northeast’s premier mountain bike destinations, with over 2000 hectares of forest to explore on 33 miles of waymarked trails and countless more miles of seldom travelled forest road Hamsterley Forest has something for…
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