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View of Quarrington Hill – View of Durham Cathedral loop from Raisby Hill Grassland

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View of Quarrington Hill – View of Durham Cathedral loop from Raisby Hill Grassland

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View of Quarrington Hill – View of Durham Cathedral loop from Raisby Hill Grassland

01:54

6.97km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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875 m

View of Quarrington Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

spectacular views from here on a clear day

Tip by

888 m

View of Durham Cathedral

Highlight • Viewpoint

894 m

Crowtrees Local Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

Nice easy walk up a well maintained path

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5.85 km

View of Bishopton Lake and Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Nice area to take in a lovely view of the lake and maybe see some wildlife

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6.40 km

View of Durham

Highlight • Viewpoint

6.66 km

View of Crowtrees Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

A lovely traffic free off road ride. Great views and lots of history too.

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6.97 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.10 km

2.10 km

1.13 km

334 m

287 m

Surfaces

3.71 km

918 m

748 m

600 m

510 m

449 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (90 m)

Weather

Wednesday 24 June

28°C

12°C

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View of Quarrington Hill – View of Durham Cathedral loop from Raisby Hill Grassland

View of Quarrington Hill

View of Durham Cathedral

Crowtrees Local Nature Reserve

View of Bishopton Lake and Castle Ruins

View of Durham

View of Crowtrees Nature Reserve

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