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Harter Fell and Grassholme from Middleton-in-Teesdale
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7.71mi 
+784ft 
-784ft 
4h15
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Starting point in Middleton in Teesdale - Durham This North Pennine walk inlcudes Harter Fell and Grassholme Reservoir and a section of the Pennine Way. The start is Middleton-in-Teesdale and the walk includes a variety of scenery. Descending into the Lune Valley the walk continues alongside Grassholme Reservoir before using a section of old railway track back to the start.
High Force and Upper Teesdale: A Circular Walk
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8.87mi
+971ft
-968ft
4h55
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Starting point in Forest and Frith - Durham A lovely circular walk with a variety of interest. From the popular waterfall of High Force through upland pasture and then the more desolate upland landscape of Thistle Green before descending to the River Tees and following its course with a final leg through farmland.
Castle Eden Dene Full Circular Walk
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8.82mi
+525ft
-499ft
4h30
Easy
Starting point in Castle Eden - Durham The full tour of Castle Eden Dene taking in all the best parts with varied and interesting scenery:- Old buildings, open country, ancient woodland, the North East coastline, a magnesium limestone dene with its craggy outcrops, a meandering river and steep-sided gorge. There is a multitude of flora and fauna; if you are quiet you may see squirrels and/or deer. Starts and finished near the Castle Eden Inn which is well known for its good beer and good food.
High Cup Nick from Cow Green Reservoir
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12.96mi
+902ft
-912ft
6h45
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Starting point in Forest and Frith - Durham This is a fairly undemanding walk through a wild North Pennine landscape. The route visits two outstanding natural features - High Cup Nick and Cauldron Snout - using a section of the Pennine Way. There are no route finding issues even in poor visibility.
Hannah's Meadow, Baldersdale and Brown Rigg Moss
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7.95mi
+732ft
-679ft
4h15
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Starting point in Hunderthwaite - Durham This Durham walk explores the area made famous by Hannah Hauxwell. The landscape is wild and never boring and this walk uses the Pennine Way for exploration.
Romaldkirk Moor from Mickleton
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7.56mi
+512ft
-535ft
3h55
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Starting point in Mickleton - Durham A walk in the North Pennines using a section of disused railway, moorland paths and tracks. The route traverses scenery typical of the area with some views across Teesdale also to be enjoyed.
Tees Circular
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7.49mi
+577ft
-607ft
3h55
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Starting point in Newbiggin - Durham This Tees circular walk from Bowlees takes in the spectacular scenery of Teesdale, Low Force, the Iconic view of High Force, the geographically famous Holwick Scars and views of the Royal residency at Holwick Lodge.
Lunedale and Baldersdale
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15.68mi
+1503ft
-1503ft
8h30
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Starting point in Middleton in Teesdale - Durham Circular walk passing by Lunedale and Baldersdale.
Cronkley Scar via High Force
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18.75mi
+1306ft
-1325ft
9h45
Average
Starting point in Middleton in Teesdale - Durham A lovely circular walk around Cronkley Scar via High Force.
Coldberry and High Force
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16.12mi
+1434ft
-1444ft
8h40
Average
Starting point in Middleton in Teesdale - Durham Nice circular walk around Coldberry and High Force.
Hudeshope Beck & Aukside
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2.53mi
+331ft
-325ft
1h25
Easy
Starting point in Middleton in Teesdale - Durham Nice and circular walk passing by Hudeshope Beck & Aukside.
The Strathmore Arms : Holwick, Low Force and Gibson's Cave
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3.56mi
+246ft
-246ft
1h50
Easy
Starting point in Holwick - Durham Circular walk around Holwick, Low Force and Gibson's Cave.
The Crown : Teesdale Railway Path and Romaldkirk Moor
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6.81mi
+574ft
-574ft
3h40
Easy
Starting point in Mickleton - Durham Easy circular walk through Teesdale Railway Path and Romaldkirk Moor.
5.56mi
+443ft
-446ft
2h55
Easy
Starting point in Forest and Frith - Durham Circular walk passing by High Hurth Edge and the Upper Tees Valley.
High Force Hotel : High and Low Force Waterfalls
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4.69mi
+302ft
-302ft
2h25
Easy
Starting point in Newbiggin - Durham Easy and circular walk around High and Low Force Waterfalls.
Crossthwaite Common
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9.71mi
+1102ft
-1109ft
5h25
Average
Starting point in Middleton in Teesdale - Durham A walk combining the rugged moorland of Harter Fell and Crossthwaite Common with the beauty of Holwick Scars and the pastures alongside the River Tees.
Hudeshope Beck
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5.41mi
+607ft
-587ft
3h00
Easy
Starting point in Middleton in Teesdale - Durham A walk with lovely views in this beautiful peaceful dale following Hudeshope Beck up past the old lime kilns, over the miners bridge, through the wood and fields to Coldberry mine, then back down the beck on the other side.
Derwent Reservoir : an out and return walk
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6.87mi
+131ft
-138ft
3h15
Easy
Starting point in Edmondbyers - Durham An easy ramble around Derwent Reservoir from Pow Hill Country Park to the Millstone Picnic area and back. Very easy walking, well signposted and with well maintained paths. Popular with day trippers, take a picnic.
Nesbitt Dene
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6.06mi
+522ft
-531ft
3h15
Easy
Starting point in Castle Eden - Durham A short and relatively easy walk which explores the lesser known Durham Denes that lie to the south of Castle Eden Dene.
The Lesser Known Durham Denes and the Coastal Path
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12.54mi
+505ft
-512ft
6h10
Average
Starting point in Castle Eden - Durham A varied and interesting circular walk from Castle Eden. It starts and finishes near the Castle Eden Inn which is well known for its good beer and good food. Explore the lesser known denes that lie to the south of the village via the disused railway which is now a bridle path and part of the national cycle network. Traverse the coastal path north before dropping to the beach and then heading back via the better known Castle Eden Dene.
Castle Eden Walkway from Castle Eden
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20.35mi
+299ft
-289ft
1.5 hrs
Average
Starting point in Castle Eden - Durham An flat out and return along the Castle Eden Walkway, starting from Castle Eden and going South to the old railway station at Thorpe Thewles, then returning via the same route. This follows the national cycle way route 1 and in most parts is easy to follow.
Usually done on a bicycle but can be walked. Interesting scenery and also alternative diversions if on foot.
Bales Hush art installation
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4.33mi
+666ft
-663ft
2h35
Easy
Starting point in Newbiggin - Durham An easy walk from the Bowlees Car Park / Visitor Centre up to Bales Hush and the art installation called Hush.
Cauldron Snout from Cow Green Reservoir
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3.51mi
+230ft
-236ft
1h50
Easy
Starting point in Forest and Frith - Durham An easy walk in the North Pennines this walk visits one of the waterfalls on the upper Tees. The walk can easily be extended to visit the limestone crags of Falcon Clints by using the Pennine Way.
Race Head & Sedling Rake from Wearhead
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5.67mi
+1112ft
-1119ft
3h35
Average
Starting point in Stanhope - Durham The North Pennines offer some of the wildest landscapes in England. This route explores the hills and moors to the north of Wearhead. A short section of the Weardale Way is also included.
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