Lanchesterの天然記念物・トップ9

It can be zla lovely short varied walk, in nice place, if you pick the right weather & time of year but remember it's popular with dog walkers & the Tanfield railway runs a long the top. This can make for a good day out traveling the line & walking the alley to have a picnic or visit the cafe in the summer.

This stone spiral at Durham's Low Burnhall Woods marks the turning point of the 2.2-mile (3.2km) Riverside Trail walk.

Above Weardale, between Frosterley and Wolsingham are a bunch of trees that are supposed to resemble an elephant. I think a few years ago, a storm caused damage to the trees and now a bit of imagination is needed.

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 was said to resemble an elephant. However, gusty conditions have since brought a few of the trees down, altering the elephant's appearance.

Perfect if you want to spend a couple of hours surrounded by nature and see some lovely views. Wear comfortable shoes, take some water. I hiked it in shorts but I think you’d be more comfortable wearing longer pants. Enjoy!

The 600-acre Gibside Estate was built between 1603 and 1620. It's an excellent example of a landscaped Georgian garden with some areas achieving SSSI status. The house was left empty in 1920 and partly demolished - the shell is now a listed building on the property in danger list. The National Trust owns and manages the house and garden now. It's paid entry unless you're a NT member. As a runner there are a few miles of safe and well-maintained trails around the estate. You can extend a run by following the River Derwent trails which connect Gibside to Newcastle.

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 used to carry the coal trains from a nearby colliery but that's long closed.

Highly recommended, the light show at Christmas was spectacular. A family can spend hours here.