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- Location: Durham Dales
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Number of results: 214
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Teesdale Way
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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.
Park & Garden Walk at Raby Castle
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Walking Route
Staindrop
There are some beautiful walks around the Park and Gardens at Raby Castle. Maps and walking routes are available from our admissions team. Organised group walks take place on a regular basis and ae a fantastic way to see some areas of the Park which…
Walworth Birds of Prey Experiences
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Bird Watching
Walworth
Walworth Castle Birds of Prey specialises in offering fantastic falconry experiences and daily flying displays. The centre is set within the stunning grounds of Walworth Castle.
High Force Waterfall
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Natural Feature
Forest in Teesdale
High Force is one of the most impressive waterfalls in England. The River Tees has been plunging into this gorge for thousands of years but the rocks it reveals are far more ancient – with origins dating back over 300 million yrs.
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2019
- Visit Britain We're Good To Go 2020
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
- Visit England VAQAS 2019
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
Walworth Birds of Prey
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Animal Collection
Walworth
Walworth Castle Birds of Prey specialises in offering fantastic falconry experiences and daily flying displays. The centre is set within the stunning grounds of Walworth Castle.
Walking in Teesdale - Barnard Castle and Abbey Bridge Circular
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Walking Route
Barnard Castle
A picturesque, leisurely walk along lanes and across fields by the banks of the River Tees to Abbey Bridge and back. On the way you will pass the ruins of Egglestone Abbey.
Escomb Walk
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Walking Route
Escomb, Bishop Auckland
This Route is a relatively easy 5 mile (8 1/4 km) walk that should take 2 1/2 hours taking in Escomb Saxon Church and The River Wear.
Mid Teesdale Circular Walk
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Walking Route
Barnard Castle
This 6.6 mile circular walk takes you through the beautiful countryside of the North Pennines AONB and mid Teesdale. Route information provided by North Pennines AONB Partnership.
Stanhope Fossil Tree
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Natural Feature
The Stanhope tree was found in a sandstone quarry at Edmundbyers Cross, north of Stanhope, in 1915. Its discovery is recorded by this photograph in the Auckland and County Chronicle, dated 13 May 1915. The accompanying article also mentions another…
Low Force Waterfall
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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.
Grassholme Reservoir Circular Walk
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Type:
Walking Route
Barnard Castle
A four mile circular footpath around the shoreline of Grassholme Reservoir, providing magnificent views across the water with a picnic area and shop.
Walking in Teesdale - Barnard Castle West Circular ‘The Bridges Walk’
Type
Type:
Walking Route
Barnard Castle
A long, leisurely walk through the ever changing Deepdale Woods Nature Reserve; through open fields to the historic and picturesque Nabb Bridge over Deepdale Beck; down to the village of Boldron; past the ruins of Egglestone Abbey.
Blackton Reservoir Wild Brown Trout Fishery
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Fishery
Blackton Reservoir is one of the best wild brown trout fisheries in the country, offering fantastic scenery of the North Pennine Grouse Moors.
Bowlees Visitor Centre
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Heritage / Visitor Centre
Newbiggin
Situated amidst stunning woodland, near to Low and High Force waterfalls and surrounded by rolling fields that boast some of the best hay meadows in England, Bowlees Visitor Centre has all you need to make your visit to the North Pennines Area of…
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Small Visitor Attraction of the Year Award - Gold 2016
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2019
- Regional and Miscellaneous North East England Tourism Awards - Small Visitor Attraction of the Year Award - Gold 2016
Pennine Journey - Durham Section
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Walking Route
The Durham section of The Pennine Journey starts in Tan Hill and continues north to Blanchland – a distance of 32 miles.
W2W Cycle Route
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Cycle Route
Barnard Castle
Durham Section Bowes - Durham 40 miles - Map extract from the official Walney to Wear (W2W) Cycle Route Map, produced by Stirling Surveys and published by Footprint Maps ©2012.
Teesdale Cheesemakers Experiences
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Attraction
Butterknowle
Take a tour of the dairy and see where the cheese is made or try your hand at cheesemaking!
Meeting of the Waters at Abbey Bridge
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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…
Gruffalo Sculptures at Hamsterley
Type
Type:
Walking
Hamsterley Forest
Gruffalo Orienteering - fun family map reading challenge
Try our fun, navigational challenge at Hamsterley Forest using a simple map to find twelve Gruffalo markers hidden in the deep, dark wood.If you're feeling competitive, choose to run, walk…
