Modern Landscape

The landscape of Durham is predominantly rural, with arable and mixed farmland in the east giving way to pastoral farmland and moorland in the west. Urban development is concentrated in the central and eastern coalfields. Woodland cover is relatively low and concentrated in the upland fringes and river valleys.

Use the drop down menu on the left or follow the links to find out more about the county's:

• Agriculture
• Woodlands and Forestry
• Field Boundaries
• Moors and Heaths
• Buildings and Settlements
• Mining and Quarrying