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Newton Cap Viaduct is Grade II listed and was built in 1857 to carry the Bishop Auckland to Durham City railway across the River Wear. The viaduct fell into disuse when the railway closed in 1968. However, work began to strengthen the viaduct and convert it for road use. It was completed in 1995 and the busy A689 road was rerouted over the viaduct.

The country park in the grounds of Auckland Castle is mostly in the area between the River Wear and the River Gaunless. The castle is the home for the Prince Bishops of Durham. It's open to the public (paid entry) to visit and view over q 1000 years of history. The castle sits in an area of deer park which you can walk through. There is also a deer shelter built in the style of a castle or folly that was designed to provide feeding and shelter for the deer and a place for a picnic for the wealthy residents.

Low Barns Nature Reserve is a SSSI area of mixed wetland, lake, woodland and wet woodland set around three lakes. It was originally farmland but then used for gravel and sand extraction until the 1960's. It was given to the Durham Wildlife Trust who now manage the area. The site is flat with well-maintained paths and boardwalks so it's suitable for everyone. There are several bird hides and a visitor centre with a cafe and toilets. Look out for Bitten, Kingfisher, Otter, Stoat and many other species.

Bishopton Castle was built in 1143 by Roger de Conyers. It was built due to rivalry over support of different bishops of Durham, a powerful title in those days. It's an interesting castle built with a Motte (still surviving) and two fortified baileys. In the 12th century it also had a low artificial lake surrounding it and the castle was accessed by causeway. The motte is now a scheduled ancient monument.

This privately owned, Grade I-listed mansion is a fine sight for walkers on the Weardale Way long-distance trail. The property dates from the 17th century but saw extensive alterations – including its impressive internal Rococo plasterwork – in the 1760s. Its surrounding gardens were landscaped in the mid 18th century. Another Grade I-listed building on the site is a disused 12th-century chapel, which is on English Heritage's Buildings At Risk register.

This impressive viaduct is a Grade II-listed structure and was built in 1857 to carry the Bishop Auckland to Durham railway line across the River Wear. Spanning 828 feet (252 m) and built from stone and brick, its 11 arches stand 100 feet (30 m) above the river. The railway closures of the 1960s saw the viaduct fall into disuse. However, it was quickly adapted for foot traffic in 1972, before being strengthened to take the A689 road in 1995.

Interesting history. See information board and Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bishopton_Castle?wprov=sfla1