Walking and Cycling in County Durham

The 40 walking routes and 10 cycleways in this guidebook explore all corners of County Durham – moorland, riverbanks and the low cliff coast. Routes pass Roman forts, ancient churches and castles and this guide is packed with information on the wildlife, geology, history and industrial heritage of this fascinating county.

County Durham – the Land of the Prince-Bishops – lies between two mighty rivers – the Tyne to the north and the Tees to the south, stretching from the high Pennines in the west to the cliffs of the east coast.

This second edition of this popular guidebook now describes 450 miles of walking routes and cycleways, exploring all corners of this varied and historic landscape – wild moorlands, gentle countryside, riverside walks, nature reserves, heritage sites, railway paths and the low cliff coast. Routes pass Roman forts, ancient churches and castles. Solid stone villages encircle extensive greens. And, on the high Pennines, vast tracts of wild moorland are now ‘open access’.

•    40 walking routes and 10 cycleways for all abilities
•    illustrated with OS mapping and photographs
•    packed with local information on the wildlife, geology, history and industrial heritage of the county