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A host of exciting attractions, activities and amazing things to do in Durham this summer.
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Walking Route
Ferryhill
Follow the path of the ancient glacier to discover two protected reserves. A Discover Brightwater Walk suitable for Children/Families.
Nature Reserve
Chilton Moor, Houghton le Spring
Rainton Meadows was created by the restoration of the Rye Hill Opencast coal mine in 1996 by UK Coal in partnership with Durham Wildlife Trust and the City of Sunderland.
Walking Route
Durham
Countryside walks from Durham City to a medieval village Church in Witton Gilbert.
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.
Walking Route
Barnard Castle
Middleton - Cotherstone 7.5km
Cotherstone - Abbey Bridge 5.5km
Cycle Route
Durham
This route passes through the site of the Battle of Neville’s Cross (17 October 1346). Savage and ferocious this was medieval hand-to-hand warfare at its most grim. England versus Scotland, the latter suffering a shattering defeat.
Walking Route
Staindrop
Leisurely Walk Around Staindrop.
Church / Chapel
Durham
Bible-based preaching in a warm and friendly atmosphere. In the evening, after the second service, there is an opportunity to ask questions in an informal setting over tea in a member’s home. Please do join us, we’d love to see you at any of our…
Fishery
Baldersdale
Selset Reservoir is one of the best wild brown trout fishery in the country offering fantastic scenery of the North Pennine grouse moors.
Church / Chapel
Durham
The Church of Our Lady of Mercy and St. Godric is our Grade II listed church, conveniently located in Durham City Centre.
Walking Route
Seaham
Explore Rockhouse Dene, look out for sculptures and memorials, and enjoy fabulous coastal views before stopping for a cuppa in Seaham or at the marina.
Cycle Route
Stanhope, Bishop Auckland
This 15.5mile route takes you through the beautiful countryside of Weardale in the North Pennines National Landscape.
City Tours
We are a not-for-profit group offering family friendly tours of Durham City for families, genealogists and historians.
Walking Route
Turn at Stonebridge roundabout onto B6302 to Ushaw Moor, Entrance is signed ½ mile on left
An 8.5 mile route on a former railway line from Broompark Picnic Site, just outside Durham City to Crook, running past Ushaw Moor, Deerness View and Stanley Crook. It forms part of the Walney to Wear (W2W) long distance cycling route.
Church / Chapel
Durham
St Margaret of Antioch: a friendly parish church in the heart of Durham. Over many centuries St Margaret’s has welcomed countless wanderers and pilgrims in the name of Christ.
Food/Drink Producer
Durham
England’s first smooth dry mustard was developed by Mrs Clements of Durham in 1720. You may associate Norfolk with mustard; however, it was here in Durham where dry mustard powder was originally created.
Anya Kirkby, owner of Durham Mustard, is…
Nature Reserve
Crimdon
With its sandy beaches, Crimdon has been a popular place for holiday makers for many years. From the 1920’s miners came to Crimdon for their annual summer holidays.
Walking Route
Shincliffe
Shincliffe Walks - Walk 3: Schools, Collieries and Lepers. Walk 3 in a series of 5 walks through delightful countryside with extensive views, rich with wildlife and historical association.
Walking Route
Seaham
The clifftop coastal footpath of Durham's Heritage Coast is a treat for nature lovers. This once coal scarred landscape has been lovingly restored to thriving coastal grassland, home to wild flora and fauna and with beautiful views.
Walking Route
Easington
Explore the Easington Local Nature Reserve, stopping to admire the memorial garden. In the summer listen for skylarks and look out for the Durham Argus Butterfly.
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