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5 Jan 2012

Two Chimneys and a Bastle

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A 12 mile circular walk around Allendale in County Durham. The walk takes in a historic ruined bastle (a fortified farmhouse) as wall the impressive Allendale lead smelting flues and chimneys.

5 January, 2012 at 10:46 by Bill

Tags: allendale, lead mining, nine dargues bastle
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23 Dec 2011

Titlington Pike and Kimmer Lough

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These circular walks around the village of Eglingham take in Titlington Pike (without climbing it!) and Kimmer Lough lake, as well as the beautiful moors and countryside in the area.

23 December, 2011 at 1:46 by Bill

Tags: birdlife, eglingham, jennys lantern, kimmer lough
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3 Dec 2011

A Walk from Masham to the Druids Temple

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A 12.5 mile circular walk from Masham, visiting the folly known as the Druids Temple near Swinton Hall. The walk also includes moorland with excellent views and beautiful woodland sections.

3 December, 2011 at 21:07 by Bill

Tags: druids temple, masham, moscar, swinton hall, woodland trust
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24 Nov 2011

The Southern Hills Above Lanchester

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A 12.5 mile circular walk around Lanchester in County Durham, visiting Cornsay village, and also exploring the area’s wool milling and Roman history.

24 November, 2011 at 3:24 by Bill

Tags: browney valley, colepike mill, dere street, iron ore, lanchester, romans, wool fulling
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11 Nov 2011

Shincliffe and Low Burnhall Wood

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A 13 mile circular walk around Shincliffe, Low Burnhall Wood and some of the lesser known quiet corners and alleys of Durham City.

11 November, 2011 at 16:14 by Bill

Tags: croxdale hall, durham, tursdale house, woods
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