🥾 On foot
Walking routes in County Durham
Walking and hiking routes you can reach car-free, each with a map, GPX download, and the scenic bus or train to the start.
- 464 walks
- 80 counties
Walks
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EasyBattle of Neville's Cross
County Durham
A short linear walk through the western fringes of Durham city, linking historic landmarks with a peaceful nature reserve and a striking railway viaduct.
⛰ +127 m⏱ 1 hr
EasyGaunless Valley Heritage Walk
County Durham
An easy 5.6 km linear walk through the upper Gaunless Valley, linking Copley with Langleydale and Shotton via old colliery ground and quiet becks.
⛰ +69 m⏱ 1 hr 15 min
- Easy
Mineral Valleys Walk: Rookhope
County Durham
A short and easy linear walk from the village of Rookhope through the quiet Mineral Valleys of upper Weardale in County Durham.
⛰ +119 m⏱ 60 min
EasyMineral Valleys Walk: St. John's Chapel
County Durham
An easy 4.6 km circular from St. John's Chapel through Upper Weardale pasture and moorland, passing old lead mining remains and quiet moorland becks.
⛰ +131 m⏱ 1 hr 15 min
EasyRiverside Trail
County Durham
A gentle 3.5 km circular from Houghall through Low Burnhall's rewilded woodland, passing the Willow Tunnel and the old Croxdale Colliery site.
⛰ +83 m⏱ 60 min