Designated Landscapes

Substantial areas in County Durham are designated for their landscape, nature conservation or heritage value at an international, national and local level.

To find out more about these designations, use the drop-down menu on the left or follow the links below:

• North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
• Areas of High Landscape Value
• Heritage Coast
• Pennine Dales Environmentally Sensitive Areas
• Historic Parklands
• Special Protection Areas and Special Areas of Conservation
• National and Local Nature Reserves
• SSSI's
• County Wildlife Sites
• Conservation Areas
• Common Land
• World Heritage Site