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City Of Durham

Freemen's Beacon Viewpoint, Beacon Hill

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North East England
City Of Durham

Freemen's Beacon Viewpoint, Beacon Hill

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Freemen's Beacon Viewpoint, Beacon Hill

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    1. Aykley Heads Nature Reserve & the River Wear loop from Durham

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    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    December 23, 2022

    At 94m this little hill just north of central Durham gives great views across the city to the south. You can see the Durham Obelisk in William Wharton Park to your west, or look northeast across the Aykley Heads Nature Reserve. The popular Jubilee Walk loop crosses this point and makes a good run loop close to the city.

      October 19, 2019

      You get a great view here - the Durham Obelisk is the needle shaped tower which is just visible - William Wharton (Park across the road named after him) presented it to Durham University Observatory in 1840 to make the position of the meridian.

        April 21, 2024

        The Beacon - a lovely vantage point with great views of Durham Cathedral.

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