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Brasside Ponds – Millennium Square, Durham loop from Brasside Ponds SSSI

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Brasside Ponds – Millennium Square, Durham loop from Brasside Ponds SSSI

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Brasside Ponds – Millennium Square, Durham loop from Brasside Ponds SSSI

02:00

7.57km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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69 m

Brasside Ponds

Highlight • Natural

An important breeding site for wildfowl, Brasside Ponds is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest on the outskirts of the city of Durham. The ponds occupy former clay pits and are one of the most extensive areas of unpolluted water in County Durham. The site is popular with both anglers and birdwatchers.

Tip by

1.05 km

The Scrogs

Forest

3.53 km

View of Durham Castle and Cathedral from the Riverside

Highlight • River

Unless you step into the water this point on the weir cannot be reached by foot!

Tip by

3.94 km

Durham Town Hall and War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

With a war memorial in front and currently quite horrifying ugly Christmas lighting

Tip by

4.01 km

St Nicholas' Church

Highlight • Religious Site

4.09 km

Millennium Square, Durham

Highlight • Settlement

Unlike the historic centre all is relatively new here. If you like chain/franchise shopping, movies and the usual types of restaurants it is a good a place as anywhere else. If you look for an unique tour simply pass by along the river.

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7.57 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.33 km

1.23 km

842 m

166 m

Surfaces

6.15 km

995 m

244 m

178 m

Elevation

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Brasside Ponds – Millennium Square, Durham loop from Brasside Ponds SSSI

Brasside Ponds

View of Durham Castle and Cathedral from the Riverside

Durham Town Hall and War Memorial

St Nicholas' Church

Millennium Square, Durham

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