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. …

Bumble-Bee

December 2, 2022

Hiking

Absolutely huge cathedral. The interior is quite special in its plainness - not even the high ceiling is decorated making the gothic architecture even more impressive. As you cannot walk around it takes a bit of going back and forth to take in this building complex from all perspectives.

Timber 👣 & Shakespeare 🐾

August 11, 2019

Hiking

The cathedral, along with the old town and Durham Castle, sits on a towering rock in a loop of the Wear River. With a length of 143 m, it takes …

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1. River Wear & Durham City loop

16.3km

04:24

220m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Durham Cathedral & Castle loop

3.11km

00:51

50m

Easy 1.9-mile loop hike around Durham Cathedral and Castle, offering historic views and riverside paths in just 51 minutes.

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3. Durham Castle – The Count's House Folly loop from Durham

10.1km

02:39

90m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: City Of Durham, North East England, England, United Kingdom

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Durham Cathedral (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

1. River Wear & Durham City loop

2. Durham Cathedral & Castle loop

3. Durham Castle – The Count's House Folly loop from Durham

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