Walking in County Durham

40 walking routes exploring Pennine moors, river valleys and coastal paths

Häftad, Engelska, 2022

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Beskrivning

Explore the varied landscapes of County Durham, where sweeping upland moors, peaceful river valleys and a rugged stretch of North Sea coastline create a diverse and rewarding walking destination. From the high fells of the North Pennines to scenic coastal paths along the Durham Heritage Coast, the county combines dramatic scenery with rich industrial and medieval heritage. Walking in County Durham is a comprehensive Cicerone guidebook featuring 40 carefully selected day walks that showcase the best of the region. Written by experienced outdoor author Paddy Dillon, the guide includes routes ranging from 5 to 24km (3–15 miles), suitable for anything from relaxed countryside outings to longer hill walks. 40 varied day walks across County Durham are included, ranging from 5–24km (3–15 miles), covering landscapes from upland moorland and river valleys of the Tees to farmland and coastal cliffs of the Durham Heritage CoastExplore spectacular natural landmarks, including High Force, one of England’s most impressive waterfalls, along with scenic routes through Upper Teesdale and WeardaleWalk through the historic city of Durham, home to the magnificent Durham Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site overlooking the River WearPractical information for each walk includes distance, ascent, terrain, parking and public transport, making it easy to plan memorable days from Durham, Darlington and Newcastle-Upon-TyneNavigate confidently with clear step-by-step directions and detailed Ordnance Survey mapping, helping you follow routes across the moorland paths, woodland trails and quiet country lanes of the North Pennines and Tees Valley From dramatic waterfalls and remote Pennine moorland to historic cathedral cities and rugged coastal paths, County Durham offers a remarkable variety for walkers. With clear mapping, engaging background notes and carefully chosen routes, Walking in County Durham is the ideal guidebook for discovering the landscapes, history and hidden corners of this fascinating northern county.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2022-10-13
Mått:116 x 172 x 12 mm
Vikt:240 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:200
Upplaga:5
Förlag:Cicerone Press
ISBN:9781786311375

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Paddy Dillon is a prolific walker and guidebook writer, with over 100 guidebooks to his name and contributions to 40 other titles. He has written for several outdoor magazines and other publications and has appeared on radio and television. Paddy is an indefatigable long-distance walker who has walked all of Britain's National Trails and several European trails. He has also walked in Nepal, Tibet, Korea and the Rocky Mountains of Canada and the US. Paddy is a member of the Outdoor Writers and Photographers Guild and President of the Backpackers Club.

Innehållsförteckning

Overview map Map key Introduction Getting to County Durham Getting around County Durham Geology Flowers and animals Scenery Mining Railways Access to the countryside Maps What's the walking like? Walking and the weather Tourist information and visitor centres Emergencies How to use this guidebook Routes 1 Durham City and the River Wear 2 Bearpark, Broompark and Brandon 3 Dipton and Hamsterley Mill 4 Beamish and Causey 5 Ouston and Urpeth 6 Lumley Castle and Great Lumley 7 Durham Coast Path 8 Castle Eden Dene 9 Wingate and Station Town 10 Cassop and Quarrington 11 Sedgefield and Hardwick Hall 12 Middleton One Row and Girsby 13 Low and High Coniscliffe 14 Gainford and Piercebridge 15 Cockfield Fell and Butterknowle 16 Woodland and Copley 17 Staindrop and Cleatlam 18 Greta Bridge and Brignall Banks 19 Tan Hill and Sleightholme Moor 20 Bowes and Bowes Moor 21 Barnard Castle and the Tees 22 Cotherstone and Romaldkirk 23 Tees Railway Walk 24 Middleton and Monk's Moor 25 Middleton and Grassholme 26 Low Force and High Force 27 Holwick and Hagworm Hill 28 Mickle Fell via the Boundary Route 29 Cronkley Fell 30 Cow Green and Widdybank Fell 31 Cow Green and Herdship Fell 32 Bishop Auckland and Binchester 33 Circuit of Crook 34 Wolsingham and Frosterley 35 Wolsingham and Tunstall Reservoir 36 Stanhope and Stanhope Dene 37 Westgate, Middlehope and Rookhope 38 Chapelfell Top and Noon Hill 39 Cowshill, Killhope and Allenheads 40 Edmundbyers and Edmundbyers Common Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Useful contacts