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Cycle Route
Bishop Auckland
Black Route - Severe
Suitable for - Expert mountain bikers used to physically demanding routes. Quality off road mountain bikes.
Cycle Route
Kelloe, Durham
The Limestone LinX walking and cycling network provides 11 miles of routes for you to use and enjoy in stunning countryside and local nature reserves.
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 Route
Barnard Castle
Leaving from Scar Top down the footpath by the castle wall, you will cross the river by The Green Bridge, and from the south side will get panoramic views of the river and modern apartments converted from former mills. The walk will then lead you…
Buy Online
Waterhouses
Fresh handmade cinder toffee, fudge, brittle, hot chocolate spoons and baking mixes are produced by Sweet Sally Cinnamon for supply to farm shops, gift shops.
Church / Chapel
Durham
A congregation made up of all sorts of people from Durham and the surrounding area. We meet to worship God, to share fellowship, and to try to live out God's mission in the world.
Bakery
Barningham
Coghlans handmade bread use no preservatives food colours or artificial flavours, just a natural product from yeast flour water and salt.
Historic Site
Durham City
Raffaele Monti's statue of Charles William Vane Stewart, the 3rd Marquess of Londonderry.
Nature Reserve
Middlesbrough
RSPB Saltholme is the perfect place if you’re new to birdwatching or want to get out in nature. Our family-friendly wetlands have a helpful visitor's centre and hides which let you get up close to water rail, avocet and terns, plus a cafe, play area…
Walking Route
Durham
This walk is currently closed for maintenance.
Come and enjoy a 3-mile circular route around the Ushaw estate, starting at the main house and taking in the old hilltop with wide-open views of Durham’s countryside.
Fishery
Baldersdale
Cow Green Reservoir is one of the best wild brown trout fishery in the country offering fantastic scenery of the North Pennine grouse moors.
Walking Route
Sedgefield
Six wetland-inspired oak pieces, designed and carved by north east artists Lee and Jill Brewster. The artworks, depicting a dragonfly, frog and other wetland animals, were commissioned by the Discover Brightwater Landscape Project team.
Walking Route
Near Blackhall Colliery
The sight and sound of skylarks rising above the short Magnesian Limestone grassland is very noticeable in this area. The grass is kept purposely short to encourage them.
Walking Route
Bishop Auckland
A linear 4 mile (6.5km) walk from Cowshill to Killhope Lead Mining Museum along the Mineral Valleys Footpath. This route is waymarked, signposted and covered by OS Explorer Map OL31.
Festival & Events Organisers
Bishop Auckland
Baccanalia produces festivals and events in South Durham, offering premier experiences in social revelry and creative entertainment. We have loads going on from Cultural Festivals to Cabaret Nights with something for everyone.
Find 26 stops each offering a unique perspective on times gone by. Discover the reason why Durham City is here and take in all that it offers today.
City Tours
including Durham City and County Durham,
Whether you’re interested in Roman Britain or Ancient Greece, discover the world and open the doors to history with one of my academic tours in Greece and the UK.
Riding/Trekking Centre
CONSETT
This 21km circular horse riding route is 70% off-road and enjoys 1,027m of ascent. It starts at Baybridge, close to the village of Blanchland. You’ll follow the Carriers’ Way across Bulbeck Common, alive with the evocative calls of wading birds in…
Blue Badge Guide
Durham City and County Durham
Blue Badge tourist guide with extensive knowledge of Durham Cathedral, Durham City and all the county has to offer. Bespoke guided walks of the Northern Saints Trails, and specialist cultural itineraries.
Walking Route
Stanhope, Bishop Auckland
Three short walks around Stanhope with an option to walk to Frosterley along a quiet road beside the River Wear. They are well waymarked and easy underfoot.
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