If you're looking for a wonderful area to walk in, then look no further. County Durham is home to some stunning scenery spanning from the North Sea's beautiful Heritage Coast to the North Pennines in the west. Here there are hundreds of beautiful walking routes and trails around the county, with plenty of countryside and Durham Coast to explore, there is something for everyone. Why not visit Barnard Castle and take in a little part of Durham's history.
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This is the official line of the Pennine Way Way National Trail. Steeped in history, this National Trail chases along the mountain tops along the ...
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The Middleton-in-Teesdale and High Force walk in the North Pennines
Barnard Castle, County Durham, offers a circular stroll. The walk appears to be a straightforward stroll down the river and back at first appearance, but there is much more to see and do. Along the trip, you may see various historic mills, churches, a massive historic house and Barnard Castle itself. With spectacular views of the Tees Gorge, this stronghold is located on the outskirts of a beautiful working market town, providing lots of activities for families on a day out.
A visit to historic Barnard Castle followed by a riverside stroll by the River Tees, a visit to ancient Egglestone Manor, and a return along the ...
County Durham’s largest forest, Hamsterley has a mixture of deciduous woodland, meadows and coniferous woods. Hamsterley Woodland Forest is a 2,000-acre paradise that sprawls along the sheltering valley's sides. The walking routes will lead you straight into the heart of the forest, where you can see some amazing animals. Roe deer eating, adders sunbathing on rocks, and even salmon jumping upstream on the beck may be seen by early morning hikers.
Hamsterley Forest is a great place for exciting mountain bike trails, leisurely family cycle rides or peaceful woodland walking.
Walk the North Pennine moorland to visit the mining relics where W.H.Auden felt the awakening of his poetic imagination.Distance 7 miles (11 km ...
Circular walk, part riverside, park railway walk. Flat
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