Things to Do
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- Location: Durham Dales
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Number of results: 196
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Geotours App
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Walking
A free app has been created to help people explore the geology and landscape of inspiring sites along the European Atlantic Geotourism Route, including the North Pennines.
Derwent Waterside Park
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Lake / Reservoir
Edmunbyers
Derwent Waterside Park is the perfect place for fun, laughter and the great fresh air with the people you love. Beautiful walks for all to enjoy
Drove Road Walk
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Walking Route
Between Castleside and Tow Law
Discover the beautiful scenery and rich heritage of Lanchester Parish. Distance: 7.5 Miles
Sea to Sea (C2C) Cycle Route
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Cycle Route
The UK's most popular 'challenge' cycle route passes through the northern Lake District before climbing the Pennines, 'the roof of England', and then descending to the railway paths of Durham Dales.
Tunstall Circular Walk
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Walking Route
Wolsingham, Bishop Auckland
This 2 mile walk circles the Tunstall Reservoir just north of Wolsingham, within the North Pennines National Landscape.
Gruffalo Sculptures at Hamsterley
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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…
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 2021
- Regional and Miscellaneous WTTC Safe Travels 2021
Hury Reservoir Trout Fishery
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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.
Egglestone Abbey
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Abbey / Priory
Barnard Castle
Charming ruins of Premonstratensian Abbey and picnic area in a picturesque location on the River Tees.
The Manor House Hotel Spa
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Spa and Relaxation
Bishop Auckland
At The Manor Spa, we believe It's All About You, which is why our spa days and spa breaks are tailored to your needs.
Awards
- Regional and Miscellaneous Good Spa Guide 5 Bubble Spa 2024
North Pennines National Landscape
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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,…
Teesdale Way: Abbey Bridge, Barnard Castle - Piercebridge
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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 kmThe Witham
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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
Walking in Teesdale: Bowes East Circular
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Walking
Bowes, Barnard Castle
A leisurely walk along lanes and across fields in the valley of the River Greta.
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.
Middleton-in-Teesdale to Kirkcarrion
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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.
Deer Park at Raby Castle
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Walking Route
Darlington
Spend time in nature and watch the seasons change in Raby Castle’s stunning Deer Park, which is open to visitors from 10am - 4pm every day.
The Plotters' Forest at Raby Castle
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Adventure Park / Playground
Staindrop
The Plotters’ Forest is an immersive outdoor playground located in a magical Christmas Tree Plantation at Raby Castle.
Walking at Hamsterley Forest
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Walking
Hamsterley Forest
When you walk around Hamsterley Forest you are walking through a former agricultural and shooting estate. Three walks start from the notice board in the Bedburn car park opposite the cycle hire and two further walks start along the valley from Grove…
Barnard Castle’s Yards
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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.