The Top 20 Attractions around Esh
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Esh. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Esh is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 18, 2025
Durham Cathedral (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Highlight • Religious Site
Durham Cathedral is a remarkable and spectacular building at the heart of this historic and ancient city. Along with nearby Durham Castle, it is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. …
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Waskerley Way
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
Waskerley Way is a 9.7 mile (15.6 km) traffic-free cycle path. Running through County Durham's finest countryside, it passes impressive railway structures, patchwork farmland, woodland, wetland, scrub and moorland. The …
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Durham Castle
Highlight • Castle
Along with the magnificent cathedral, Durham Castle is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has been continuously occupied since its construction, which began in 1072 under the orders of …
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The Count's House Folly
Highlight • Structure
Though called the Count's House, this building is in fact a former summer house dating from about 1820. The original Count's House was about 100 yards nearer to Prebend's Bridge …
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Terris Novalis Sculptures
Highlight • Viewpoint
The sculptures on the C2C trail are amazing. They represent 140 years of steelmaking at Consett's steel plant. The largest plant in Europe, until it closure in 1980.
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