Features

Overview

County Durham has much to offer the discerning traveller, especially the remote and sparsely populated dales and moors of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This provides fantastic hill walking routes with panoramic views and is home to several important species of rare flora and fauna. All this can be accessed by nearly 2,200 miles of footpaths, bridleways and cycleways, including many notable routes like the Pennine Way, and the Durham Heritage Coast footpath. Many of thee take in the rich history of the region, including Roman forts, baths and museums - including the last outpost of Hadrian's Wall.