County Durham

Durham

Durham is a cathedral city in County Durham whose Norman cathedral and castle sit dramatically on a peninsula above the River Wear. Both are UNESCO World Heritage Sites and among the finest examples of Romanesque architecture in Britain.

13 beaches2 walks

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Taking your dog to Durham

Beach access: Year-round
Dog walks: 2
Nearest vet: 0.7 miles
Nearby towns: 4

Beaches near DurhamSee all 13 beaches

Beach

Seaham Beach

Seaham, County Durham

Dogs welcome year round · Council-verified

Beach

Easington Beach

Easington Colliery, County Durham

Dogs welcome year round · Council-verified

Beach

Blast Beach

Seaham, County Durham

Dogs welcome year round · Council-verified

Walks from DurhamSee all 2 walks

Walk

Low Burnhall (Woodland Trust)

County Durham

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Walk

Aykley Wood Nature Reserve

County Durham

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Walk

Walk by the River Wear

County Durham

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Dog-friendly stays in Durham

Find verified dog-friendly cottages, lodges and holiday parks. Every property listed genuinely welcomes dogs, not just tolerates them.

Cottages in Durham Lodges & parks

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Nearby dog-friendly towns

Beamish

County Durham · 7.6 miles from Durham

Newcastle

Tyne and Wear · 14.1 miles from Durham

Tynemouth

Tyne and Wear · 17.7 miles from Durham

Barnard Castle

County Durham · 21.3 miles from Durham

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