Guided walk: Durham and the River Wear
Explore the city's green spaces and wander along the River Wear.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Join walk leaders Janet and Steven to explore the countryside on Durham's doorstep. You'll follow the River Wear through peaceful green space to Old Durham Gardens. Approximately 4 miles/6.5km.
Free, no need to book, just show up on the day.
Times
The basics
- Suitability
Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
- Meeting point
Meet in Crook Hall Gardens car park. Parking £3.30 up to 3 hours, free for National Trust members. Please leave your reg no. at admissions if you'd like to stay longer to visit the gardens or café.
- What to bring and wear
Sturdy walking shoes/boots, waterproofs and warm layers to suit changeable weather advised. Please bring a drink, plus a snack if needed.
- Accessibility
Suitable for anyone who can walk 4 miles on foot. Little incline overall, but please expect some slopes. Some paths may be muddy due to wet weather.
- Other
Dogs welcome on a lead.
Upcoming events
Crook Hall Gardens tour: horticulture
Join our gardening guru volunteers for a tour.
Family guided ride and bike maintenance workshop
We're teaming up with Durham County Council and Recyke y'Bike to offer a family-friendly guided bike ride from Crook Hall Gardens.
Heritage Open Days
Enjoy free entry to Crook Hall Gardens for Heritage Open Days.
Crook Hall Gardens poetry walk
From summer sonnets to autumn anthologies, wintery works to springtime stanzas, experience a seasonal poetry walk at Crook Hall Gardens.