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Durham Riverside Walk – The Count's House Folly loop from Durham

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Durham Riverside Walk – The Count's House Folly loop from Durham

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Durham Riverside Walk – The Count's House Folly loop from Durham

00:47

7.49km

80m

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: March 27, 2026

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Durham Castle and Cathedral WHS

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Train Station

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767 m

Framwellgate Bridge and View of Durham Castle and Cathedral

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A grade 1 listed medieval masonry arch bridge over the River Wear in Durham city centre. It was built in the early 1400s to replace the 12th century bridge. There …

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807 m

View of Durham Cathedral from the River Wear

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Highly recommended walk on the loop of the river around the central peninsula of Durham - the view are magnificent and the length can we easily adjusted with the many bridges available.

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1.45 km

View of Durham Cathedral from Prebends Bridge

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

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1.58 km

South Bailey Street

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The street was originally part of the outer bailey, or courtyard, of Durham Castle, the Norman motte-and-bailey fortress built in the 11th century.

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2.64 km

View of Durham Cathedral and Castle from the Riverside

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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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3.71 km

Durham Riverside Walk

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A bit further south a bridge crosses the river Wear allowing to loop back towards the center,

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5.86 km

The Count's House Folly

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Though called the Count's House, this building is in fact a former summer house dating from about 1820. The original Count's House was about 100 yards nearer to Prebend's Bridge …

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6.32 km

View of Durham Cathedral from the River Wear

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The view of Durham Cathedral from the River Wear showcases its massive Norman architecture atop a high, wooded peninsula. This image is best taken from the paths along the riverbank.

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7.49 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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4.11 km

2.40 km

527 m

289 m

163 m

Surfaces

5.78 km

1.40 km

194 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 9 May

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Durham Riverside Walk – The Count's House Folly loop from Durham

Framwellgate Bridge and View of Durham Castle and Cathedral

View of Durham Cathedral from the River Wear

View of Durham Cathedral from Prebends Bridge

South Bailey Street

View of Durham Cathedral and Castle from the Riverside

Durham Riverside Walk

The Count's House Folly

View of Durham Cathedral from the River Wear

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