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Discover Durham's Great Outdoors

• A challenge

  A challenge

  • Adventurous activities and events

  • Challenging rides

    Head out on a cycling adventure with these top picks of wild and wonderful biking trails.

  • Challenging walks

    Put your legs to the test with long distance and challenging walking routes in Durham.

• A reward

  A reward

  • Foodie activities and events

    You'll find lots of tasty places to explore and enjoy delicious local produce in Durham's great outdoors.

  • Rewarding bike rides

    Take your pick from these cycling trails with tasty stop off points along the way.

  • Rewarding walks

    Walking routes with welcoming pubs, perfect picnic spots and tempting treats along the way.

• Breathtaking views

  breathtaking views

  • Scenic cycle rides

    You'll never 'tyre' of the views from these top Durham cycling routes.

  • See & do

  • Walks with a view

    Take your pick from walks and trails which take you through the county's most spectacular landscapes.

• Cycling in Durham
  • Cycling Events

  • Cycling Friendly Accommodation

  • Cycling Friendly Places to Eat

  • Cycling in Durham

  • Cycling Routes

  • Electric Bikes

  • Top 10 Cycling Routes

• Dark skies

  Dark skies

• Dog-Friendly breaks

• Durham Heritage Coast

  Durham Heritage Coast

• Family time

  Family time

  • Family outdoor activities and events

    There's lots of wonderful places to explore as a family, in Durham's great outdoors.

  • Family rides

    Discover family-friendly cycle routes across the county.

  • Family walks

    From coast to countryside. take your pick from our top family-friendly walks and trails.

• Getting back to nature

  Getting back to nature

  • Walk on the wild side

    Follow the county's nature trails and see what resident wildlife you can spot along the way.

  • Wildlife activities and events

    There's lots of wild and wonderful places to explore the county's natural beauty and wildlife.

  • Wildlife watching rides

    Routes that take you close to top wildlife watching spots.

• Nature highlights

  Nature highlights

• North Pennines National Landscape

• Outdoor Adventure Activities

• Switching off

  Switching off

  • Peaceful rides

    Ride through unspoilt scenery as you enjoy some peace and tranquillity

  • See & do

    Get off the beaten track and enjoy some tranquil time out

  • Tranquil walks

    Follow the path less travelled and discover beautiful landscapes across the county.

• Walking in Durham
  • Accessible Walks

  • Camino Inglés – the English Way

  • Durham's Unmissable Walking Routes

  • Follow Your Own Path

  • Northern Saints Trails

  • Walking Friendly Accommodation

  • Walking Friendly Places to Eat

  • Walking Routes