River Skerne in South Park – South Park Lake loop from Darlington

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River Skerne in South Park – South Park Lake loop from Darlington

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runners

River Skerne in South Park – South Park Lake loop from Darlington

00:26

4.17km

20m

Running

Easy run. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.05 km

South Park Lake and Fountain, Darlington

Highlight • Viewpoint

Darlington South Park, great place for a pleasant walk

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1.25 km

River Skerne in South Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

The River Skerne passes through the SouthPark, and the Skerne later joins the River Tees, which then flows east and into the North Sea.

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1.41 km

Park House and Clock Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

A cottage, which became known as Park House, was built for the resident park keeper. It was built in 1853 with a viewing tower but in 1901 a four face …

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1.66 km

South Park Cannon

Highlight • Monument

The South Park cannon in Darlington is a Russian 24-pounder captured by British forces during the Siege of Sevastopol (1854–1855) during the Crimean War.

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2.15 km

South Park Lake

Highlight • Lake

Situated in the centre of the park and has all sorts of birds on it

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2.23 km

South Park, Darlington

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great place to spend some relaxing time in Darlington

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2.51 km

Fothergill Fountain

Highlight • Monument

The Fothergill fountain, a Victorian memorial drinking water fountain in South Park, Darlinton

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3.37 km

South Park Glacial Boulder

Highlight • Natural

The stone is situated at the Victoria Embankment entrance to the park. The stone is a 12 ton glacial erratic of pink Shap Granite. It was pulled from the river …

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4.17 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.21 km

964 m

Surfaces

4.08 km

< 100 m

Elevation