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How to explore Durham more sustainably
Things to Do
Search Summary
Search Summary
- Location: Durham Dales
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Number of results: 200
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Hamsterley Forest Orange Walk
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Type:
Walking Route
Hamsterley, Bishop Auckland
A route around the Bedburn valley giving elevated views over the forest and showing varied habitats of mixed woodland.
Hamsterley Forest - Blue Cycle Trail
Type
Type:
Cycle Route
Bishop Auckland
Blue Trail - Moderate, suitable for intermediate cyclists/ mountain bikers with basic off road riding skills.
Cycling at Hamsterley Forest
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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…
Upper Weardale Cycle Route
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Type:
Cycle Route
Bishop Auckland
This 5.5mile route takes you through the beautiful countryside of upper Weardale in the North Pennines AONB.
Teesdale Cheesemakers Experiences
Type
Type:
Attraction
Butterknowle
Take a tour of the dairy and see where the cheese is made or try your hand at cheesemaking!
Alpaca Trekking with Teesdale Alpacas
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Type:
Guided Tour
Barnard Castle
Come for a walk with us and enjoy some stunning Teesdale scenery and make friends with one of our alpacas.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2020 2020
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award 2020 2020
Weardale Museum
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Type:
Museum
Ireshopeburn
Small but fascinating volunteer run folk museum with an amazing collection including the beautiful Weardale Tapestry, displays on mining,a mineral collection and the finds from St Botolph's Chapel, Frosterley.Also a display commemorating the lives…
Annual Pass for Raby Castle
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Type:
Buy Online
Staindrop
A Raby Annual Pass is an ideal gift for regular visitors to Raby Castle and Deer Park, providing access all year-round.
Westgate Circular Walk
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Type:
Walking Route
Bishop Auckland
A 4.5 mile circular walk with steep gradients and rought terrain. The route sets out in woodland along Middlehope Burn and ends in a long and gradual descent along a walled track with superb views across the valley.
Grassholme Waterside Park Fishery
Type
Type:
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.
Both Sides of the Tees: Barnard Castle and Whorlton
Type
Type:
Walking Route
Barnard Castle
Both Sides of the Tees: Barnard Castle and Whorlton
(5hrs) 9 milesHury Reservoir Trout Fishery
Type
Type:
Fishery
Baldersdale
Hury Reservoir is an exclusive fly fishery offering fishing in beautiful surroundings. The fishery enjoys lots of open space and is well stocked with rainbow trout from its local fish farm.
Barnard Castle’s Yards
Type
Type:
Walking
Barnard Castle
This is a wander through the town of Barnard Castle, using the narrow alleyways (known locally as ‘Yards’) of this ancient place. Stretch your legs and do a bit of history too.
Wolsingham to Tunstall Reservoir
Type
Type:
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.
Hamsterley Forest Cycling
Type
Type:
Cycle Route
Hamsterley
Hamsterley Forest is a magnet for mountain bikers from all over the North of England, attracted by a wide range of cycling experiences.
Awards
- Visit England VAQAS 2019
- Visit England VAQAS 2019
High Force Waterfall
Type
Type:
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
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
- Visit England VAQAS 2019
Stanhope Cycle Route
Type
Type:
Cycle Route
Stanhope, Bishop Auckland
This 15.5mile route takes you through the beautiful countryside of Weardale in the North Pennines AONB.
Derwent Reservoir - Walks, Rides and Wildlife
Type
Type:
Nature Trail
Consett
Derwent Reservoir is within the North Pennines AONB and, after Kielder, is the second largest reservoir in the region. There is a multi-user path from Pow Hill Country Park (south shore) to the dam at the eastern end of the reservoir and then round…
Picnic Spot: Rookhope
Type
Type:
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…
Walking in Teesdale: Staindrop Circular
Type
Type:
Walking
Staindrop
This is a leisurely circular walk from the attractive village of Staindrop, with one short steep bank with steps.
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