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8 Feb 2021

St Oswald’s Way, A Bastle and a Walk in the Wannies

Filed under: Other

A 14-mile circular walk around Great Bavington and Kirkwhelpington in Northumberland. The walk takes in historic settlements, quiet footpaths and open moorland with excellent views.

8 February, 2021 at 1:36 by Russ

Tags: medieval, quarries, railways
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30 Nov 2020

Sanctuary Way Stage 4 – Witton Gilbert to Durham Cathedral

Filed under: Sanctuary Way

The 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.

30 November, 2020 at 0:49 by Russ

Tags: cathedral, mining, Peter Lee, railways, whickham
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17 Feb 2020

Round the East Durham Reserves

Filed under: Other

An 11-mile circular walk around East Durham’s Nature Reserves with good birdwatching and industrial heritage interest.

17 February, 2020 at 2:14 by Bill

Tags: birdlife, cassop, kelloe, nature reserves, railways, shadforth
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18 Apr 2018

A Beamish Circular and the Beamish Bombing

Filed under: County Durham Border

A 7 mile circular walk around the Beamish area taking in some historic buildings and sites, as well as woodland and field walking.

18 April, 2018 at 17:24 by Bill

Tags: beamish, mining, railways, world war 2
Posted in County Durham Border | No Comments »

20 Aug 2013

Medomsley Circular on New Paths

Filed under: County Durham Border

A 10-mile circular walk around Medomsley in County Durham, using much of the Derwent Walk. The walk goes through ancient woodland, roman remains and historic mining areas, with excellent views.

20 August, 2013 at 3:25 by Bill

Tags: coal mining, dere street, derwent valley, ebchester, railways, roman, st ebba
Posted in County Durham Border | 1 Comment »

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