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There's lots of wild and wonderful places to explore the county's natural beauty and wildlife.
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Walking Route
Durham
It is hoped that this circular walk will help bring to life for you the Battle of Neville's Cross in 1346.
Cycle Route
Barnard Castle
Durham Section Bowes - Durham 40 miles - Map extract from the official Walney to Wear (W2W) Cycle Route Map, produced by Stirling Surveys and published by Footprint Maps ©2012.
Family Fun
Get out and about in beautiful Durham!
Castle / Fort
Bishop Auckland
The Auckland Project is unique collection of heritage attractions, galleries, gardens and parkland in Bishop Auckland, at the heart of County Durham.
Historic Site
Durham
Ruins of a medieval manor house used as a medieval country retreat for the Priors of Durham. Dates from mid 13th century. .
Church / Chapel
Chester-le-Street
The cathedral church and shrine of St Cuthbert from AD883 to 995 with attached anchorage containing displays on Roman, Saxon and medieval times.
Walking Route
Baldersdale
This 12.6km walk, starting at Balderhead Reservoir, offers an invigorating walk with stunning views of three of Northumbrian Water’s six reservoirs in Teesdale.
Walking Route
Hunwick
A short walk around Hunwick and the riverside. 5.3 miles.
Farm
Lanchester
Award-winning farm attraction set in attractive countryside, see and touch the animals at close quarters. Farm trailer ride, gift shop, tearoom, indoor softplay area picnic and play area.
Cycle Route
Bishop Auckland
Black Route - Severe
Suitable for - Expert mountain bikers used to physically demanding routes. Quality off road mountain bikes.
Walking Route
Long distance walk (77 miles) running through The Land of the Prince Bishops. Steeped in history, beauty and a variety of landscapes.
Wellness Activity
Seaham Harbour Marina, Seaham
Adventure Access Activities include-
Stand Up paddle Boarding - Kayaking - Dragon Boating - Open Canoeing
Coastal or River!
For groups such as-
• DRAGON BOAT RACING • DURHAM CITY PADDLING
• PADDLE AND BRUNCH • SUNRISE PADDLE AND BREAKFAST
•…
Cycle Route
Barnard Castle
This 6 mile route takes you into the spectacular Hudeshope Valley in the North Pennines National Landscape.
Walking Route
Horden Grasslands is a Local Nature Reserve and is UK Woodland Assurance Scheme certified, within Durham Heritage Coast. Habitats include grassland, scrub and woodland. The one-mile linear route takes you next to the grassland and the clifftops.
Walking Route
Willington
A walk from Willington station to Hunwick Station. Distance 3.6 miles.
Nature Trail
Consett
Derwent Reservoir is within the North Pennines National Landscape 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…
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 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,…
Nature Reserve
Witton-le-Wear
One of our region’s most important wildlife sites, this wetland reserve, bordered by the River Wear, also contains mixed woodlands and species rich grasslands.
Boat Trip
Durham City
The Prince Bishop River Cruiser offers cruises with spectacular views of historic Durham City, Cathedral, Castle and Bridges and evening cruises with a difference twelve months of the year.
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