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MAPS OF COUNTY DURHAM
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ARE YOU GOING TO LOOKING FOR ACCOMMODATION? Hotels - Bed and Breakfast - Self Catering -
Camping/Caravan Parks
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LONG DISTANCE PATHS RUNNING THROUGH THE
REGION ARE HIGHLIGHTED IN WHITE
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100 walks in County Durham
- This omnibus collection of local walks covers the whole of County
Durham and is designed to appeal to those wishing to go on family outings.
The book includes 100 route descriptions of circular walks from 3-12 miles.
Each walk has a map, points of interest and places to eat and drink en
route, plus suggestions for easy car parking. Places covered include Bishops
Auckland, Durham and Middleton-in-Teeside. Published February 92.
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AA 100 Walks in Northern England - Seven regional walking titles in this new series help walkers enjoy the best of the British countryside. Each book offers highlights of the area, its regional and topographical features, plus information on footpath signing, countryside access, walking tips and safety guidelines. The 100 walks cover the area in detail, with the distance of each ranging from two to ten miles depending on the terrain and interest along the way. Town and city strolls maybe shorter, depending on the hinterland. Each book offers: 100 mapped walks, with 1 walk per page, in a handy cheque-book format; Detailed 1:25,000 OS (redrawn) maps in 4-colour with route and topographical features marked clearly; Location map of the region giving the start point of all walks offered; Range of walks appealing to both casual walkers and hikers. Each walk has a theme: Rural walks, Historic & Urban walks, Famous Footsteps walks, Spectacular Scenery Walks, Wilderness walks, Industrial Heritage walks, Parkland walks, Mysterious & Ancient Monuments walks, Woodland & Nature walks; Maps annotated with places to visit along the way; Detailed information panel includes distance, start point, easy-to-follow walk directions, parking, public transport and terrain; Numbered walk directions both in the text and annotated on the map; Each walk graded for steepness. This book covers Cheshire, Cumbria, Derbyshire, Durham, ER Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, Northumberland, North Yorks, South Yorks, West Yorks. Published July 04.
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50 Walks in Durham and Northumberland,
AA publications - A variety of mostly mapped walks to suit both the casual
walker and the more serious hiker are contained in this illustrated guide.
Detailed maps include information on the route - scenery, distance, terrain,
places of interest - together with dog-friendly walks. Special features
include: an introductory location map indicating the starting point of every
walk; a summary of distance, time, gradient, level of difficulty, type of
surface and access, landscape, dog friendliness, parking and public toilets;
places to visit along the way; refreshment information; and a "what to look
for" panel featuring more specific detail of urban and industrial heritage,
flora and fauna. Published May 03.
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Durham, North Pennines and Tyne and Wear Walks,
Brian Conduit & John Brooks - Pathfinder Guide - 28 varied walks - 6
easy (2½ - 4½ miles), 16 moderate (4½ - 7½ miles) and 6 more challenging (8
- 10½ miles). Includes Stanhope, Castle Eden, Penshaw Hill, Brough Castle,
Dufton Pike, Kirkby Stephen, Cauldron Snout, Alston, Appleby, High Cup Nick
and Bowes Moor. Distance, timing, refreshment stops and advice included.
Clear OS mapping at 1:25,000 scale. Published March 00.
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Walking in County
Durham, Paddy Dillon - 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. 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, and how to get around, and what else to see. 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. Limited availability. Published March 96.
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Pennine Way North, Tony
Hopkins - Everything the walker needs to know when traversing this
long distance path is included in this updated guide. The northern section
of the Pennine Way is covered here, from Bowes across the rugged Durham
moors, past Hadrian's Wall to Kirk Yetholm. Limited availability.
Published February 00. Pennine Way North, Alan Hall - National Trail Guide, this is the complete official guide for the long-distance walk or the weekend stroller. The guide includes the whole route split into convenient sections; circular routes off the trail for shorter walks; details of public transport and villages on or near the route with facilities for walkers, useful organizations and sources of further information on accommodation; the Countryside Access Charter on your rights and responsibilities when out in the countryside; and background information on local history, wildlife, archaeology, geology, industry and land use. Published April 04. For more on Pennines see Pennines Books |
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Northumbria Town Trails, Mark
Reid - A collection of 21 walks around the towns and
cities of Northumberland, Tyne & Wear and County Durham. The walks are of
between two and five hours duration. Published June 02.
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The Teesdale
Way, Martin Collins
- Second Edition exploring the course of the River Tees for exactly 100 miles from its
source in the Cumbrian North Pennines to its outlet at Middlesbrough on the
north- east coast.
This is a delightful walk through unmatched river scenery including historic
sites, SSSIs, pretty villages, woods, rolling farmland and wetlands. Passing
as it does from remote Pennine moorland, through traditional Dales towns and
finally to Teeside's industrial heartland, the Teesdale Way gives us a
fascinating cross-section of the region's social, cultural and economic
life. Interesting features along the way include High Cup Nick, Cauldron
Snout, High Force (the largest waterfall in England), the Fairy Cupboard
miniature caves, the Meeting of the Waters, Piercebridge Roman remains, the
Sockburn 'peninsula', the Tees Barrage and South Gare Breakwater, as well as
the historic towns of Middleton-in-Teesdale, Barnard Castle, Yarm,
Darlington and Stockton-on-Tees. The Way is divided into eight stages of moderate walking and takes about a fortnight to complete, including exploration on all the interesting features, or much less for the more determined walker. Published April 05.
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Waterfall Walks, Teesdale and the High Pennines, Mary Walsh
- From the famous falls of Cauldron Snout and High Force to other less
well-known falls, Mary Welsh has devised 28 delightful circular walks. Teesdale and the high Pennines is compelling walking country - wild and rough in winter, but welcoming in spring as the migrating birds return and the woodlands become a mosaic of soft greens. As with her other popular waterfall walks books, the author has recorded many details of the plant and animal life to be seen, from the summer flowers of the hay meadows to the changing colours of autumn trees. Published July 94. |
| Pub Walks in County Durham and Teeside, Charlie Emett -Twenty circular routes all based on good local pubs. Includes walks near Darlington, Bishop Auckland and Durham city. With maps and photographs. Published April 05. |
Pocket Pub Walks County Durham and Teesside, Charlie Emett - Fifteen circular walks, of between 3 and 6 miles. Each route is based on a local pub serving good food. Includes routes near Barnard Castle, Bishop Auckland, Darlington, Middlesbrough and Durham. With maps and photographs. Published May 06.
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Durham Round, A Challenge to Walkers, Jill Delaney. - 155 miles around the county boundary. Includes detailed maps, safety tips and accommodation info. The route passes the highest pub in England. Published December 97. |
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Metro Walks: A Collection of 50 Walks Easily Asscessed by The Tyne and Wear Metro, Peter Donaghy and John Laidler - This books talks about the walks beginning and ending at Tyne and Wear Metro stations, providing an opportunity to obtain insights into a variety of the cultural and historical attractions of the region. Published June 06. |
Durham Walker: Hamsterley Forest, Lynne Shevels. published July 07. |
Palatine Pathways,
Ross Hamilton - walking the history of Durham's Prince Bishops.
Published July 88. Walks Around Sedgefield, Michael Brook - 10 walks of between 2 and 8.5 miles. Published August 00. |
| Teesdale, Paul Hannon - Including High Force, Barnard Castle, Cauldron Snout, Middleton. Published March 95. | Weardale Way, a Practical Walking Guide, Alistair Wallace - 73 miles from Roker to Wearhead. The route is divided into 16 sectons, ranging from 3 to 6½ miles. Published October 97. | Family Walks in Upper Teesdale, Charlie Emett & Bill Bamlett - 13 great family walks through Upper Teesdale. Limited availability. Published September 94. |
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