20
Aug
2013
Medomsley Circular on New Paths
Filed under: County Durham BorderA 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.
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.
11
Apr
2012
Castle Eden, Hesleden and Hurworth Burn Reservoir
Filed under: OtherA 12 mile circular walk from Castle Eden through the Denes of the area with some excellent woodland walking and birdlife to be seen. The walk also incorporates some of the railway history of the area.
7
Mar
2012
Rainton Meadows to Pittington
Filed under: OtherAn 11 mile circular walk starting at Rainton Meadows, near to Houghton le Spring and taking much of the surrounding countryside and the superbly reclaimed mining landscape.
14
Nov
2010
Rookhope to Westgate (Weardale Way)
Filed under: Weardale WayA 12 mile circular walk, the final section of the Weardale Way, starting in the village of Rookhope in County Durham. Along the way you’ll see the lead mining and railway past of the area.