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Cycle Route
Seaham
An on-road cycle route of approx. 12 miles starting from Seaham down to Crimdon following the Durham Heritage Coastline for most of the way.
Walking Route
A688, Bishop Auckland
A 4.3 mile route between Bishop Auckland and Spennymoor on a former railway line passing New Coundon and Binchester, close to Auckland Park and Binchester Roman Fort.
Walking Route
Turn left at The Grove, Consett
A 9.7 mile route from Lydgett's Junction in Consett to Parkhead, Stanhope running past Rowley, Smiddy Shaw Reservoir and Waskerley Reservoir.
Cycle Route
Staindrop
Cockfield Fell is England’s largest scheduled Ancient Monument and evidence of its agricultural and industrial past pockmark its rough grassland landscape. Begin in Staindrop village and follow the B6279 towards Eggleston. After approx. 2.5 miles…
Cycle Route
Durham
Lovely City to Countryside Cycle Route recommended for the experienced Cyclist.
Cycle Route
Seaham
The vast majority of the cycleway between Seaham and Stockton (22 miles) consists of traffic-free disused railway paths and is part of a National Cycle Network Route 1 that links Dover and the Shetland Islands mainly via the East Coast.
Cycle Route
Coxhoe, 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.
Cycle Route
Haswell
The South Durham Orbital is a 54 mile challenging cycle route taking in Durham City, Haswell, Newton Aycliffe, Shildon and Bishop Auckland using National Cycle Networks and railway paths as well as on-road sections.
Cycle Route
Durham
Pleasant bike ride from Durham City to Haswell taking in the beautiful River Wear and Countryside scenery.
Driving Route
A Northern Saints Trail so epic it combines three others in its course – by stunning coastline and crags, by imposing castles and by standout churches from Lindisfarne to Durham Cathedral.
Cycle Route
Barnard Castle
This 6 mile route takes you into the spectacular Hudeshope Valley in the North Pennines National Landscape.
Walking Route
Turn at Stonebridge roundabout onto B6302 to Ushaw Moor, Entrance is signed 0.5 miles on the left
A 12 mile route from Broompark Picnic Site, just outside Durham City to Consett, running past Bearpark, Langley Park, Lanchester and Knitsley.
Cycle Route
Near Castleside, Consett
Link up the Loops - Consett to Chester-le-Street Cycle Route is a 25 mile challenging cycle route mostly off-road. It is marked on the Durham County Council North Durham Cycle Map as CDN5.
Cycle Route
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.
Cycle Route
Coxhoe, 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.
Cycle Route
Haswell
The Haswell to Wingate section (5 miles) is shared with National Route 1. It continues on its mostly off-road route following a disused railway path, gently climbing down through Castle Eden to Crimdon before continuing towards Hartlepool (10 miles).
Cycle Route
Bishop Auckland
CDW 14 - 13 miles.
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.
Walking Route
The Way of Love follows the influence of three of the most important female figures in the establishment of Christianity in England - St Hilda, St Helena and St Mary Magdalene - whilst mixing maritime and mining heritage, nationally-important nature…
Cycle Route
Bishop Auckland
An undulating circular route the length of Weardale with sharp climbs. 65 miles.
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