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River Wear & Durham City loop

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River Wear & Durham City loop

Moderate

4.8

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River Wear & Durham City loop

04:24

16.3km

220m

Hiking

The River Wear & Durham City loop offers a captivating hiking experience, blending natural riverside beauty with the rich history of Durham. This moderate 10.1-mile (16.3 km) route takes about 4 hours and 23 minutes to complete, featuring a varied terrain of unpaved paths, gravel, and city streets. You will…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Durham Castle and Cathedral WHS

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Start point

Train Station

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2.40 km

Maiden Castle Footbridge Over the River Wear

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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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7.62 km

Croxdale Hall and Chapel

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This privately owned, Grade I-listed mansion is a fine sight for walkers on the Weardale Way long-distance trail. The property dates from the 17th century but saw extensive alterations – …

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15.1 km

Durham Castle

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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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15.2 km

Durham Cathedral (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

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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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16.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.54 km

3.73 km

2.64 km

1.12 km

1.09 km

193 m

Surfaces

4.68 km

3.80 km

2.62 km

2.40 km

2.03 km

773 m

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Weather

Tuesday 5 May

10°C

1°C

14 %

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River Wear & Durham City loop

Maiden Castle Footbridge Over the River Wear

Croxdale Hall and Chapel

Durham Castle

Durham Cathedral (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

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