Steven Thorley Blogs

Shildon To Aldbrough St John: Cycle Route

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I have found a cycle a route that I think is great, so I thought I'd share it. I normally write about film but...
Hidden Shildon - Eldon Bank Top provides stunning views across to Bishop Auckland.

Hidden Shildon: a short and easy walk

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Dating back to the first half of the 19th century, Shildon has a long history of coal mining and railways which transformed its population...
Jess Wilson Blogs

Enjoy Bishop Middleham Quarry

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Finding the Quarry Situated 1km North of Bishop Middleham Village lies a disused Magnesian Limestone quarry abandoned in the 1930's. This site is particularly interesting,...
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Coundon Woods – a winter wonderland

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The Beast from the East hit us pretty bad this week with temperatures plummeting into the minuses. Public transport ceased while local schools and...
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Fuelling your Wanderlust in Bishop Auckland

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Adventure and nature can be found right on our doorstep For many people the mellow, almost lullaby voice of Sir David Attenborough filled our childhoods...
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Snowy days: a white canvas of opportunity

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It's only natural that after the number of snowy days we've had recently that I write a piece on snow. So here it is... I remember...
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Plastic cups: who should pay the tax?

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We're all victims to the luscious smell of Costa Coffee or the occasional hot chocolate from Starbucks, but what do we do with the...

River Wear walks in Bishop Auckland

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Stretching a whopping 60miles (97km) the River Wear is one of our region's longest rivers. Being so long there are bound to be hundreds...
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