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Shadforth

Durham Castle – View of Durham Cathedral loop from Sherburn Hill SSSI

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
North East England
Shadforth

Durham Castle – View of Durham Cathedral loop from Sherburn Hill SSSI

Moderate

4.0

(1)

14

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Durham Castle – View of Durham Cathedral loop from Sherburn Hill SSSI

01:46

26.8km

280m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 12.3 km for 122 m

After 15.0 km for 125 m

After 17.3 km for 80 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

10.8 km

Seven Stars Pub, Shincliffe

Highlight • Pub

great pint and great food

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2

12.4 km

Maiden Castle Footbridge Over the River Wear

Highlight • Bridge

Wood-slatted bridge which connects the sports centre and playing fields over the River Wear at Durham University's Graham Sport Centre / Maiden Castle.

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3

15.0 km

Durham Cathedral (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Highlight • Religious Site

Durham Cathedral is a remarkable and spectacular building at the heart of this historic and ancient city. Along with nearby Durham Castle, it is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. …

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4

15.2 km

Durham Castle

Highlight • Castle

Along with the magnificent cathedral, Durham Castle is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has been continuously occupied since its construction, which began in 1072 under the orders of …

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5

15.9 km

View of Durham Cathedral from Prebends Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Glorious views of the River Wear and Durham Cathedral from Prebends Bridge, built 1772-1778

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6

17.5 km

Silver Heron Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

View from bridge or riverside road.

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7

18.1 km

View of Durham Cathedral and Castle from the Riverside

Highlight • Cycleway

There is a castle , now part of the university , a cathedral with a stunning rose window, and numerous museums - lots of free admission to some places. The …

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8

20.3 km

View of Durham Cathedral

Highlight • Historical Site

Approaching Durham from the direction of Sherburn you can pick up this bike path that passes through Old Durham. This route takes you down to the river Wear with fantastic …

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26.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.9 km

4.79 km

3.64 km

3.61 km

1.59 km

1.36 km

Surfaces

19.4 km

4.34 km

1.57 km

710 m

560 m

327 m

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Wednesday 20 May

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