Durham, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear

Hadrian's Wall, Northumberland.
Photo: www.britainonview.com
Books of walks
Paths and routes
Public transport for walkers
Clothing, equipment, book and map shops
Parks and Countryside
Local authorities
Responsible for footpaths, and often a good source of information on local walking routes, country parks and nature areas.
Further information
...on local walking opportunities is often available from Tourist Information Centres. Look in phone books or search at www.visitbritain.com. Your local TIC can refer you to others in the network. Public libraries also often have walking information: see your phone book.
For information about short, healthy walks aimed at those new to walking, see the WHI website.