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Durham Cow Statue – Durham Bandstand loop from Durham

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Durham Cow Statue – Durham Bandstand loop from Durham

Moderate

5.0

(1)

445

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Durham Cow Statue – Durham Bandstand loop from Durham

00:40

6.28km

50m

Running

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

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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Bus stop

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883 m

Durham Cow Statue

Highlight • Historical Site

According to legend, Durham was built on the back of this cow.
The legend of the cow, the monks and the wandering milkmaid.
(apparently monks carrying St Cuthbert’s coffin bumped …

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945 m

Durham Bandstand

Highlight • Monument

Pass the bandstand on the Riverside Walk

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2.07 km

Start of Durham Parkrun

Highlight • Trail

There are multiple parking points in Durham. But I tend to park in the grounds where the Start of the Parkrun is. Which you can find on their app or …

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2.93 km

River Wear Bridleway

Highlight • Trail

The Bridleway runs along the side of the River Wear from Shincliffe to Durham

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3.67 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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4.29 km

Durham Amateur Rowing Club

Highlight • Rest Area

The club is situated at the City Boathouse on Green Lane in Old Elvet, with a scenic stretch of the river that meanders through the city.

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6.28 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.09 km

1.33 km

769 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.79 km

1.47 km

1.31 km

874 m

817 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 25 June

29°C

17°C

75 %

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Durham Cow Statue – Durham Bandstand loop from Durham

Durham Cow Statue

Durham Bandstand

Start of Durham Parkrun

River Wear Bridleway

Maiden Castle Footbridge Over the River Wear

Durham Amateur Rowing Club

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