Description
A county between highland and sea.
County Durham has open moorland in the west, river landscapes through the inland areas, and a distinctive coastline facing the North Sea. This book shows the region’s variety through day walks in several areas. That makes it useful when you want to walk more than one well-known route, or experience how nature and historical industries have left different marks on the landscape across the county.
Forty walks of varying lengths and destinations.
The selection ranges from shorter outings to longer walks, with distances from around five to 24 kilometres. You can choose higher terrain in the North Pennines or quieter valleys and coastal areas. The book thus offers the chance to vary both challenge and content during a stay, rather than spending all your walking days in the same part of the region.
Maps and descriptions that support planning.
Route descriptions and maps help you follow paths and connections, while practical information makes it easier to choose starting points and plan your walk. Cultural history and nature also feature in the presentation. This provides a foundation for walks that are about more than just distance, but also about understanding the places and landscape you pass through during the day.
Choose terrain according to experience and conditions.
A coastal walk and a hike across the moors in the west place different demands on clothing, navigation, and stamina. Weather and ground conditions also affect how much time you need. The guide suits regular hikers who want a wide selection and wish to use the descriptions to choose a suitable walk based on the day’s form, travel plans, and the conditions on the ground.
A long tradition of hiking guides.
Cicerone has published guidebooks since 1969. The publisher grew out of a community of climbers and mountain people who wanted to share detailed knowledge of their routes – a tradition that still shapes the publisher’s books on walking, trekking, and other outdoor experiences.
About this edition.
Author: Paddy Dillon. English language. 200 pages. Fifth edition, published in 2022. ISBN 9781786311375.
