The Top 20 Natural Monuments in County Durham
County Durham’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20
beautiful natural monuments in County Durham. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in County Durham. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: November 14, 2025
High Force Waterfall
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High Force is one of England’s largest and most impressive waterfalls. Starting as a trickle high in the North Pennines, the River Tees steadily gathers pace until it drastically drops …
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Causey Arch
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Causey Arch is the oldest surviving single span railway bridge in the world. It was built in 1727 and at the time was also the widest single span bridge. It …
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Cauldron Snout Waterfall
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Cauldron Snout is a rocky ravine below Cow Green Reservoir that the infant River Tees descends through spectacularly. The falls, which nestle within the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural …
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Mickle Fell Summit Cairn
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Mickle Fell is the highest peak in Yorkshire, depending on which list you look at. It is an imposing bulk of a mountain and difficult to get to as a …
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The Elephant Trees
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A conspicuous sight up high on Pikeston Fell, the Elephant Trees are a beloved landmark in this part of the Durham Dales. This clutch of trees is so-called because it …
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Slitt Wood Waterfalls
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Beautifully tucked away admist the Durham Dales is the village of Westgate. It is named as it was the western entrance to the Bishop of Durham's vast hunting park and …
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Durham Heritage Coast
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If you're familiar with the film Alien 3 then this breathtaking view is in the opening scene.
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Castle Eden Dene National Nature Reserve
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A National Nature Reserve, this steep and well-wooded valley has been cut deep into soft limsetone rock by the action of Castle Eden Burn as it finds its way down …
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Bolts Law Trig Point
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At 540 metres of altitude, you will reach the trig point of Bolts Law, from which you can observe the beautiful landscape that surrounds you. As a curiosity, it is …
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Bollihope Limestone Quarry
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Just beside the Bollihope Burn, you can go alongside this disused limestone quarry. It is often partially flooded with water, adding to the beauty of this picturesque place.
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