Durham Cow Statue – Durham Castle loop from Durham

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Durham Cow Statue – Durham Castle loop from Durham

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Durham Cow Statue – Durham Castle loop from Durham

01:11

10.8km

150m

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: September 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Durham Castle and Cathedral WHS

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.39 km

View of Durham Cathedral and City from Pelaw Woods

Highlight • River

A fantastic view (bit of a climb to get there) of the Cathedral and City. Accessible from the River path along from Bath’s Bridge.

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3.58 km

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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3.64 km

Durham Bandstand

Highlight • Monument

Pass the bandstand on the Riverside Walk

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4.75 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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5.62 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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6.30 km

Framwellgate Bridge and View of Durham Castle and Cathedral

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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6.51 km

Framwellgate Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Framwellgate Bridge is a historic, Grade I listed medieval stone bridge over the River Wear in Durham.

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7.91 km

Bow Banks

Lake

9.61 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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10.2 km

Sherburn Road nature area

Nature Reserve

10.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.26 km

4.20 km

927 m

563 m

495 m

314 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.67 km

1.85 km

888 m

781 m

260 m

228 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 19 October

13°C

9°C

30 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

February 22, 2024,Morgenrunde in Durham

And another little tour through and around Durham: a pretty, friendly little town that is definitely worth a visit. I wasn't aware that the area with the castle and cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the cathedral was also a filming location for some scenes in Harry Potter. Fortunately, the cathedral was open late the evening before: very …

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