Walking in County Durham: Walking and Cycling Routes (Cicerone Guide)

by PaddyDillon (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2008

  $4.35

  This second edition of this popular guidebook to County Durham, in the north east of England, describes 450 miles of walking routes and cycleways. 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. The routes explore 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, passing Roman forts, ancient churches and castles. And, on the high Pennines, vast tracts of wild moorland are now 'open access'. The guide is illustrated with OS mapping and colour photographs and packed with local information on the wildlife, geology, history and industrial heritage of the county.

• Used

  Paperback
  1996

  $3.44

  Historically, County Durham is a land hemmed in between the two mighty rivers of the north - the Tyne and the Tees. The county stretches from the high Pennines to a low cliff coast. Its richly wooded landscape covers a treasure trove of coal and lead. This guidebook contains detailed descriptions of several one-day walks, plus a handful of interesting cycleways and outline descriptions of a few long-distance routes. They are spread all over County Durham and have been chosen to illustrate the region's history, heritage, countryside and natural wonders. The terrain covered ranges from field paths to open moorlands, from the high Pennines to the North Sea. There are 33 walks making up the main body of this guidebook. They are mostly circular, but the Durham Coast Path and the Boundary Route over Mickle Fell are linear. Together, these one-day walks cover about 270 miles (435km) of immensely varied countryside, showing you the best and most interesting features of County Durham. You will be able to discover something about the region's geology, natural history and heritage by following informative trails or by taking in specific sites of interest along some of the walks. A network of Tourist Information Centres can help you to discover the best places to stay, how to get around, and what else to see.