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.

marc clish

March 10, 2020

Cycling

Well worth a visit to see the Abbey and there’s a nice little route from here to Durham city. If you follow the road out toward the Franklin Prison, there’s a pathway to the far right which will eventually take you down to the riverside into Durham.. highly recommended

Craig

April 7, 2019

Cycling

Finchale Priory (pronounced finkle) sometimes referred to as Finchale Abbey was a 13th-century Benedictine priory. The remains are sited by the River Wear, four miles from Durham. It is a Grade I listed building

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Finchale Priory – Millennium Square, Durham loop from Great Lumley

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