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Finchale Priory

Finchale Priory

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Finchale Priory

Recommended by 36 hikers out of 37

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Location: Framwellgate Moor, North East England, England, United Kingdom

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1. Kepier Hospital Gatehouse – Finchale Priory loop from Durham

24.7km

06:31

230m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Finchale Priory – Kepier Hospital Gatehouse loop from Brasside

15.4km

04:03

130m

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

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3. Finchale Priory loop from Great Lumley

1.87km

00:30

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Alex Foxfield

August 31, 2021

Nestled on the wooded banks of the River Wear, Finchale Priory's ruins are a beautiful sight. Founded in 1196, this Grade I-listed building was an outpost of Durham Cathedral and was favoured by Durham's monks as a holiday retreat. The priory was supposedly founded by the sailor, merchant and adventurer St Godric, who settled here after his many expeditions.

David

January 6, 2025

nice easy parking, walk accross the bridge over the river and you can either walk left or right giving you two options to walk up or down the river. quite pleasant but can get a bit boggy when it rains so wear the correct footwear. does get busy in the warmer months

Eliesegina95

July 12, 2025

Great for a photo

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Elevation 20 m

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Location: Framwellgate Moor, North East England, England, United Kingdom

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Finchale Priory

1. Kepier Hospital Gatehouse – Finchale Priory loop from Durham

2. Finchale Priory – Kepier Hospital Gatehouse loop from Brasside

3. Finchale Priory loop from Great Lumley

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