1. Recognised regional destinations include:
  2. The North
  3. The South
  4. The West
  5. The North West
  6. The North East
  7. The South West
  8. The Lakes
  9. The Midlands
  10. North Wales
  11. South Wales
  12. Scotland
  13. These destinations would normally be associated with motorways. However, there are times when they would be used on the primary and principal routes within County Durham.
  14. Use of regional destinations will primarily occur on primary routes and at key decision points where long-distance route choice is required. In these cases, the regional destinations most commonly applied are:
  15. The North
  16. The South

Primary Destinations (Towns and Cities)

  1. Primary destinations are major towns and cities of national or regional significance, as identified in Department for Transport guidance.
  2. These destinations form the backbone of the directional signing system below the regional level.
  3. Within County Durham, the designated primary destinations are:
  4. Bishop Auckland
  5. Consett
  6. Durham
  7. When designing signage, consideration should also be given to primary destinations located within neighbouring authorities to ensure continuity of routes across administrative boundaries.