We’ve all been exploring the beauty spots on our doorstep these last few months.
You may think you’ve been to every nice spot nearby that it’s possible to get to for a day out, but here’s a selection of some lesser-known places you might have missed.
1. Stanhope
Mae a trip to this peaceful market town and have a go at using the giant stepping stones to cross the ford. It also has a lovely old-fashioned train station. Photo: Google Street View
2. from Maurice Alderson Village green in Middleton-in-Teesdale
This small market town with a pleasant village green is a few miles northwest of Barnard Castle. Its biggest atraction is probably the nearby High Force Waterfall. Photo from reader Maurice Alderson. Photo: Maurice Alderson
3. Wolsingham
This Weardale market town is a great base for some countryside walks, and boasts a tranquil, scenic spot in Bradley Burn, a tributary of the River Wear found in the hills above the village. Photo: Google Street View
4. Bowes
This village in the Pennines is built around the medieval Bowes Castle. It has a single pub that is rumoured to be haunted! Photo: Google Street View