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Greta Bridge to Winston - Durham Round Trail
Visorando Member 
5.81 mi
+157 ft
-194 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Rokeby (County Durham)
This walk follows the River Greta and River Tees, taking in some beautiful countryside, ancient bridges and river view.
River Greta Circular
Visorando Member 7.13 mi
+512 ft
-515 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Brignall (County Durham)
A picturesque walk along the river Greta, abounds with history and nature.
Winston to Piercebridge - Durham Round Trail
Visorando Member 5.42 mi
+46 ft
-131 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Winston (County Durham)
The 23rd section follows the banks of the River Tees from Winston through the pretty village of Gainford which is well worth a stop, then continues to the ancient settlement of Piercebridge with its Roman fort and bridge.
The Way of Life - Gainford to Durham
Visorando Member 29.98 mi
+1,473 ft
-1,539 ft
3 days
Difficult
Departure from Gainford (County Durham)
The Way of Life is one of the Northern Saints' Trails and takes in the religious centre of Bishop Auckland with its castle and art galleries. The trail passes through many County Durham villages from the banks of the River Tees to the banks of the River Wear. Evidence of County Durham's religious and industrial past can be seen throughout the walk including the Etherley Incline, an early railway, Medieval Durham, Escomb Saxon Church and Binchester Roman Fort.
Gainford to Ingleton - The Way of Life
Visorando Member 3.46 mi
+223 ft
-85 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Gainford (County Durham)
The start of this walk begins at the historic St Mary's Church on the banks of the River Tees in Gainford and passes through farmland and pretty villages finishing in Ingleton.
Bowes Museum to Egglestone Abbey: Beside the River Tees
Visorando Member 
3.72 mi
+154 ft
-177 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Barnard Castle (County Durham)
A short and enjoyable walk from Bowes Museum to Egglestone Abbey, following the River Tees. At the time of writing (July 21) Bowes Museum is still operating a time ticket entry. If you time your visit correctly you can combine a visit to the museum followed by the walk or vice versa. Please note the gates to the museum close at 5:00. If you think you will arrive back later then park your car outside the museum grounds.
Teesdale Way Circular from Barnard Castle
Visorando Member 
8.49 mi
+472 ft
-482 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Barnard Castle (County Durham)
A pleasant circular walk starting and finishing at Barnard Castle. It follows the Teesdale Way on the south side of the River Tees and crosses the river via a footbridge north of Cotherstone village. It then heads back on the opposite side of the river. The walking is mostly flat and passes through farm land and riverside woodland.
Rutherford Bridge to Greta Bridge - Durham Round Trail
Visorando Member 4.38 mi
+131 ft
-413 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Scargill (County Durham)
The 21st section of the route continues to follow the River Greta from Rutherford Bridge through picturesque countryside to the pretty village of Greta Bridge.
Ingleton to West Auckland, The Way of Life
Visorando Member 4.17 mi
+125 ft
-164 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Ingleton (County Durham)
This section of the walk crosses farmland and follows country lanes starting in the village of Ingleton and finishing in West Auckland with its numerous interesting and historic buildings.
Piercebridge to Low Coniscliffe - Durham Round Trail
Visorando Member 5.06 mi
+26 ft
-59 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Piercebridge (Darlington)
The 24th section of the route follows the Teesdale Way along the banks of the River Tees passing through villages along the way. The River Tees is very tranquil and picturesque here so there are plenty of opportunities to stop and enjoy the area.
Kidstones, Fleet Moss and Buttertubs : A 100km ride in the Yorkshire Dales
Visorando Member 
63.82 mi
+4,944 ft
-4,951 ft
6 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Richmond (North Yorkshire)
A 100km circular ride starting in Richmond and passing through the Yorkshire Dales taking in the climbs of Kidstones Pass, Fleet Moss and Buttertubs Pass. Great scenery and places for refreshment stops.
West Auckland to Escomb, The Way of Life
Visorando Member 4.88 mi
+207 ft
-299 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from West Auckland (County Durham)
The final section of the Gainford to Escomb section of The Way of Life continues across farmland and through small villages finishing at the ancient church in Escomb. A section of this walk follows the Etherley Incline, the route of the first passenger railway in the world. The last part of the walk shares a route with the Weardale Way.
Easby Abbey and Richmond Castle
Visorando Member 3.54 mi
+243 ft
-256 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Easby (North Yorkshire)
A short circular walk along the banks of the River Swale with the chance to explore Easby Abbey, Richmond Castle and the lovely market town of Richmond.
Lots to see and do and you can make a short walk into a full day out. Great Ice cream parlour in the Old Railway Station for the return leg.
About 2 hours for the actual walking but longer if you are exploring.
Grinton Smelting Mill
Visorando Member 
4.12 mi
+860 ft
-863 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Grinton (North Yorkshire)
An easy circular walk from Grinton with lots of interest. The moors above Grinton have the remains of the lead mining industry and on this walk, you will see those remains plus a well preserved smelting mill and its flue which runs up the hillside. The area is now a grouse moor and you will pass shooting butts and feeding stations for the birds. Great refreshments in Grinton and also over the bridge in Fremington at the Dales Bike Centre.
High Harker Hill - near Grinton, North Yorkshire, UK
Visorando Member 
5.34 mi
+801 ft
-797 ft
4 hrs
Easy
Departure from Grinton (North Yorkshire)
This route is mostly on public Bridleways and moorland access tracks with a rough gravel surface with drainage channels crossing them. #WalkingWithWheels.
Bishop Auckland Castle and Deer House
Visorando Member 2.31 mi
+174 ft
-171 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Bishop Auckland (County Durham)
A gentle walk through Auckland Park taking in the River Wear, River Gaunless, Walled Garden and Deer House.
Bishop Auckland to Binchester, The Way of Life
Visorando Member 4.09 mi
+361 ft
-226 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Bishop Auckland (County Durham)
This section of The Way of Life is relatively short to enable you to fully explore Bishop Auckland Castle Park and Binchester Roman Fort, a short diversion from the path.
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- Etherley
- Evenwood and Barony
- Forcett
- Gainford
- Gayles
- Gilling with Hartforth and Sedbury
- Hamsterley
- Headlam
- High Coniscliffe
- Hilton
- Hipswell
- Hope
- Houghton Le Side
- Hudswell
- Hutton Magna
- Ingleton
- Killerby
- Kirby Hill
- Langleydale and Shotton
- Langton
- Lynesack and Softley
- Manfield
- Marrick
- Marske
- Marwood
- Melsonby
- Middleton Tyas
- Morton Tinmouth
- New Forest
- Newsham
- Ovington
- Piercebridge
- Raby with Keverstone
- Ravensworth
- Reeth, Fremington and Healaugh
- Richmond
- Rokeby
- Scargill
- Shildon
- Skeeby
- St. Martin's
- Staindrop
- Stanwick St. John
- Startforth
- Streatlam and Stainton
- Summerhouse
- Wackerfield
- West Auckland
- West Layton
- Westwick
- Whashton
- Whorlton
- Winston
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