30
Nov
2020
Sanctuary Way Stage 4 – Witton Gilbert to Durham Cathedral
Filed under: Sanctuary WayThe final section of The Sanctuary Way, a 4-part route from Whickham to Durham. This 12-mile circular stage goes from Witton Gilbert to Durham Cathedral taking in much of the history of Durham City.
18
Apr
2018
A Beamish Circular and the Beamish Bombing
Filed under: County Durham BorderA 7 mile circular walk around the Beamish area taking in some historic buildings and sites, as well as woodland and field walking.
12
Dec
2014
Sanctuary Way Stage 2 – Beamish to Wardles Bridge
Filed under: Sanctuary WayA circular walk from Beamish in County Durham through open fields and woodland. The walk takes in much of the history of the area including mining and World War 2 locations.
7
Mar
2013
Waskerley Way – A Route Created and a Route Destroyed
Filed under: OtherA 12 mile circular walk starting from the almost abandoned railway village if Waskerley. The walk uncovers much of the area’s railway and mining past as well as some high moorland walking and excellent butterfly areas.
28
May
2010
The Northern Hills Above Lanchester
Filed under: OtherClick to view start position on Google Maps Lanchester is an attractive village situated in the Valley of the Smallhope Burn which rises in the hills to the west above Knitsley. It is not in the Browney Valley as many think. This river rises to the south-west of Lanchester and joins the Smallhope Burn at […]