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22 things to look forward to in Durham 2022
Things to Do
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- Location: Durham Dales
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Wolsingham to Tunstall Reservoir
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Walking Route
BISHOP AUCKLAND
Walk high on both sides of the valley from Wolsingham to the wooded banks of Tunstall Reservoir. The Durham Prince Bishops developed Wolsingham from the 12th Century onwards as deer-hunting country and it is still well-wooded today.
Grassholme Waterside Park Fishery
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Fishing
Mickleton
Grassholme Waterside Park offers fishing in beautiful surroundings for fly and bait anglers. The fishery enjoys lots of open space and is well stocked with rainbow trout.
Golf at Headlam Hall Country Hotel
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Golf Course
Gainford
Located in the Durham dales in the North East, and set over rolling pastureland around the Hall gardens this enjoyable and challenging course features an abundance of natural features including rig & fur, woodland, streams and ponds.
Awards
- Visit Britain We're Good To Go 2020
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
- Visit Britain We're Good To Go 2020
Superworm Trail at Hamsterley Forest
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Walking Route
Hamsterley Forest
Join Superworm and friends on their brand-new adventure at Hamsterley Forest. Discover the small but mighty creatures in the much-loved story and learn about the everyday heroic feats of minibeasts in the forest. The new self-led trail features…
Hamsterley Forest Orange Walk
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Walking Route
Hamsterley, Bishop Auckland
A route around the Bedburn valley giving elevated views over the forest and showing varied habitats of mixed woodland.
Blue Plaque Trail - Barnard Castle
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Walking Route
Barnard Castle
THE BLUE PLAQUE TRAIL provides information on the people and places whose contribution to the history of Barnard Castle has been commemorated by blue plaques erected by the former Barnard Castle Urban District Council or its successor.
Rookhope Fields and Fells
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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.
Castle Bank Butchers Stanhope
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Supplier Partnership Meat Producers & Butchers
Stanhope
Offering: A Delivery Service
St John's Chapel to Edmundbyers Circular Cycle Route
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Cycle Route
Bishop Auckland
A strenuous 32 mile circular cycle ride up hill and down dale from St John's Chapel to Edmundbyers via Rookhope and Hunstanworth on the way there and Stanhope on the way back.
Killhope Woodland Walks
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Type:
Walking Route
Upper Weardale
The woodland walks are part of a day out at Killhope – two wildlife hides, one accessible hide on the push chair friendly walk.
Castles and Cascades
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Driving Route
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.
Walking in Teesdale: Bowes East Circular
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Type:
Walking
Bowes, Barnard Castle
A leisurely walk along lanes and across fields in the valley of the River Greta.
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.
Mid Teesdale Circular Walk
Type
Type:
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.
Hamsterley Common Circular
Type
Type:
Cycle Route
Hamsterley, Bishop Auckland
Route CDW13 – 24 miles. On- and off-road sections with some challenging ups and downs over mixed terrain including single and double tracks. Superb views over Weardale but not advised in bad weather. See County Durham West Cycle Map.
Guided Walk: St Johns Hall and the Weardale Way
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Type:
Walking Route
BISHOP AUCKLAND
David Butler 7 miles, Start: Roadside at top of Wear Bank, Wolsingham. DL13 3NX. GR NZ 073356. OS maps Lr92, ExOL31. Packed lunch needed.
Picnic Spot: Rookhope
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Picnic Site
Bishop Auckland
It is always worthwhile turning off any of County Durham’s main roads to discover unexpected delights. None more so than in Weardale where in the village of Eastgate (west of Stanhope) a turning leads to the village of Rookhope and one of Durham’s…
Middleton Cycle Route
Type
Type:
Cycle Route
Barnard Castle
This 6 mile route takes you into the spectacular Hudeshope Valley in the North Pennines AONB.
Romaldkirk Cycle Ride
Type
Type:
Cycle Route
Barnard Castle
This 7 mile circular ride follows the Teesdale Railway Path and minor roads of Romaldkirk Moor within the North Pennines AONB.
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