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Fishburn walks
Trimdon Grange to Kelloe - Way of Love
Visorando Member
4.40 mi
+121 ft
-207 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Trimdon (County Durham)
This stretch of path follows two railway paths across open farmland between the former mining villages of Trimdon Grange and Kelloe. A church can be found at each end of the walk, St Alban's in Trimdon Grange and St Helen's in Kelloe.
Kelloe to Sherburn House, Way of Love
5.01 mi
+180 ft
-364 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Kelloe (County Durham)
This is a largely rural walk, taking in the villages of Kelloe and Cassop. The walk follows field boundaries and woodland, giving a view of County Durham which would have been very different 50 years ago when the collieries were still operating. Keep a look out for evidence of the mining heritage of County Durham during your walk.
Wingate Quarry Loop
4.80 mi
+177 ft
-177 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Wheatley Hill (County Durham)
This walk takes in Wingate Quarry Nature Reserve and Wingate Welfare Park with its football pitch, bowling green, play park and woodland walk. The walk first follows a green lane and passes through the site of Wingate Grange pit, then on the return follows the track of the old Wingate railway line.
Wingate Loop
3.59 mi
+144 ft
-148 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Hutton Henry (County Durham)
Easy walk around Wingate area. Look out for the Miner's Trail sculptures.
Wingate to Trimdon Grange, Way of Love
4.29 mi
+223 ft
-148 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Wingate (County Durham)
The Way of Love is one of the Northern Saints' Trails and begins at the historic church of St Hilda's on Hartlepool Headland and finishes at Durham Cathedral. This 3rd section of the route passes through the former mining communitis of the Trimdons, Trimdon Station (Deaf Hill), Trimdon Colliery, Trimdon Village and finishes in Trimdon Grange. The route now passes through woodland and rolling green fields, but you may be able to spot evidence of mining in the area as you walk.
Miner's Heritage Trail from Station Town
11.10 mi
+256 ft
-259 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Hutton Henry (County Durham)
This trail traces the history of mining in the villages around Station Town, Wingate, Trimdon Station, Wheatley Hill, and Thornley. The route is marked by disks.
Station Town to Hesleden - Durham Round Trail
3.14 mi
+20 ft
-125 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Hutton Henry (County Durham)
The 32nd section of the walk connects with the Castle Eden Walkway and the Hart to Haswell Walkway. A short section passes through the village of Station Town before descending to Hope Heads Dene. There are many denes along the Durham coast, these are steepsided valleys, usually with a stream at the bottom. After passing through the village of Castle Eden, the route then follows a well-made cycle path. An alternative, accessible route, has been given in the description.
Wynyard to Station Town - Durham Round Trail
4.85 mi
+171 ft
-16 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Sedgefield (County Durham)
This is the 31st of the Durham Round Trail which follows the Castle Eden Walkway (Cycle Path 1) from Wynyard Village to Station Town passing through agricultural land and affording good views of Hurworth Burn Reservoir. This section of the walk is accessible.
Ryhope : An Out and Return ride along Nat. Cycle Route 1 from Castle Eden
23.45 mi
+489 ft
-476 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Castle Eden (County Durham)
A flat out and return along National Cycle Route 1, starting from Castle Eden and going North to Ryhope, then returning via the same route. This is a companion ride to Castle Eden Walkway : https://www.visorando.co.uk/walk-castle-... although not as scenic.
The Lesser Known Durham Denes and the Coastal Path
12.54 mi
+646 ft
-650 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Castle Eden (County Durham)
A varied and interesting circular walk from Castle Eden. It starts and finishes near the Castle Eden Inn which is well known for its good beer and good food. Explore the lesser known denes that lie to the south of the village via the disused railway which is now a bridle path and part of the national cycle network. Traverse the coastal path north before dropping to the beach and then heading back via the better known Castle Eden Dene.
Castle Eden from Castle Eden
20.35 mi
+328 ft
-338 ft
1.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Castle Eden (County Durham)
An flat out and return along the Castle Eden Walkway, starting from Castle Eden and going South to the old railway station at Thorpe Thewles, then returning via the same route. This follows the national cycle way route 1 and in most parts is easy to follow.
Usually done on a bicycle but can be walked. Interesting scenery and also alternative diversions if on foot.
Nesbitt Dene
6.06 mi
+256 ft
-285 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Castle Eden (County Durham)
A short and relatively easy walk which explores the lesser known Durham Denes that lie to the south of Castle Eden Dene.
Castle Eden Dene Full
8.82 mi
+505 ft
-499 ft
4h 30
Easy
Departure from Castle Eden (County Durham)
The full tour of Castle Eden Dene taking in all the best parts with varied and interesting scenery:- Old buildings, open country, ancient woodland, the North East coastline, a magnesium limestone dene with its craggy outcrops, a meandering river and steep-sided gorge. There is a multitude of flora and fauna; if you are quiet you may see squirrels and/or deer. Starts and finished near the Castle Eden Inn which is well known for its good beer and good food.
Rushyford to Croxdale - Along the Great North Road
4.50 mi
+318 ft
-164 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Chilton (County Durham)
The 4th section of the Along the Great North Road walk joins two former coaching inns and roughly follows the modern day A167 through countryside, diverting into the former mining communities of Ferryhill and Chilton. Along the way is evidence of the old coaching route if you look out for it.
Stillington to Wynyard - Durham Round Trail
5.44 mi
+167 ft
-75 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Stillington and Whitton (Stockton-on-Tees)
The 30th section of the walk starts in Stillington and crosses open farmland until it reaches the Castle Eden Walkway Country Park at Thorpe Thewles. From there follows the Castle Eden Walkway, a cycle and walking route which follows the route of old railway lines.
Sherburn House to Durham City - Way of Love
3.62 mi
+308 ft
-315 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Shincliffe (County Durham)
This final section of the Way of Love feels like a pilgrimage walk, first crossing fields to the River Wear, then winding its way through the older parts of Durham finally arriving at the Cathedral. Glimpses of the Cathedral can be seen all along the route.
Shincliffe Circular Walk
4.53 mi
+374 ft
-374 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Shincliffe (County Durham)
An easy circular walk from Low Shincliffe beside the River Wear and up through Shincliffe Woods to High Shincliffe with a return leg via the old railway track.
Apollo Pavillion Circular from Peterlee Town Centre
3.95 mi
+131 ft
-131 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Peterlee (County Durham)
This fully accessible walk starts and ends at the town centre and winds its way through residentaial areas passing Shotton Hall, Victor Pasmore's Apollo Pavillion and several parks.
Houghall, The Botanic Gardens and Woodland/Riverside Circular
3.45 mi
+292 ft
-302 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from City of Durham (County Durham)
A short walk taking in the Houghall Estate, including the remains of the old colliery. Then up through the woods to the University Botanic Gardens for a pot of tea (and exploration of the grounds if you want to make the walk longer). Back to the woods and across to traverse beneath Maiden Castle (site of an iron age hill fort) then return to the car via a riverside walk.
More walks in Fishburn
Discover also walks in surrounding cities:
- Archdeacon Newton
- Barmpton
- Belmont
- Bishop Middleham
- Bishopton
- Bradbury and the Isle
- Brafferton
- Brierton
- Carlton
- Cassop-cum-Quarrington
- Castle Eden
- Chilton
- City of Durham
- Coatham Mundeville
- Cornforth
- Coxhoe
- Croxdale and Hett
- Dalton Piercy
- Dalton-le-Dale
- Easington Colliery
- Easington Village
- East and West Newbiggin
- Elton
- Elwick
- Ferryhill
- Framwellgate Moor
- Great Aycliffe
- Great Burdon
- Great Lumley
- Great Stainton
- Grindon and Thorpe Thewles
- Hart
- Haswell
- Hawthorn
- Hetton
- Horden
- Hutton Henry
- Kelloe
- Kimblesworth and Plawsworth
- Little Stainton
- Longnewton
- Middridge
- Monk Hesleden
- Mordon
- Murton
- Nesbitt
- Newton Bewley
- Peterlee
- Pittington
- Preston-on-Tees
- Redmarshall
- Sadberge
- Seaton with Slingley
- Sedgefield
- Shadforth
- Sheraton with Hulam
- Sherburn Village
- Shincliffe
- Shotton
- South Hetton
- Spennymoor
- Stillington and Whitton
- Thornaby
- Thornley
- Trimdon
- Trimdon Foundry
- West Rainton
- Wheatley Hill
- Whessoe
- Windlestone
- Wingate
- Wolviston
- Wynyard
- Wynyard