County Durham way up in the North of England is an area with plentiful countryside to enjoy rambling around on a self catering walking holiday. In County Durham you can find part of the Pennines and you may opt to walk part of the Pennine Way known for its rugged scenery. Whilst enjoying a stay in Durham you may also want to drive over the border to Northumberland where you can enjoy walking near Hadrian's Wall or across the border to Cumbria and perhaps enjoy some walking in the Howgill Fells and Upper Eden Valley.
Wherever you choose to go walking, we hope you have a fantastic cottage break. Click pointers on the map to learn more about each self catering cottage in Durham with good opportunities for walking. Where none are shown you may want to scroll down to see cottages generally in County Durham and nearby.