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View of Durham Cathedral – Pittington Way Railway Path loop from Murton

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View of Durham Cathedral – Pittington Way Railway Path loop from Murton

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View of Durham Cathedral – Pittington Way Railway Path loop from Murton

02:31

38.0km

300m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 4, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 33.3 km for 163 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.80 km

South Hetton Colliery Wheel

Highlight • Monument

3.96 km

South Hetton Colliery Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Check out the names and dates of former miners, engraved into the bricks of the monument

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18.2 km

View of Durham Cathedral

Highlight • Historical Site

Approaching Durham from the direction of Sherburn you can pick up this bike path that passes through Old Durham. This route takes you down to the river Wear with fantastic …

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20.4 km

View of Durham Cathedral and Castle from the Riverside

Highlight • Cycleway

There is a castle , now part of the university , a cathedral with a stunning rose window, and numerous museums - lots of free admission to some places. The …

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28.7 km

Pittington Way Railway Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Pittington Way Railway Path. Fast, flat, interesting narrow railway path / double track. A good leg tester. Watch for lots of glass under the bridge at the Eastern end of the track

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36.9 km

Children of Mothers by Ray Lonsdale

Highlight • Historical Site

38.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

12.5 km

5.25 km

3.53 km

2.45 km

1.56 km

Surfaces

21.5 km

11.2 km

4.85 km

511 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Monday 25 May

21°C

11°C

12 %

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View of Durham Cathedral – Pittington Way Railway Path loop from Murton

South Hetton Colliery Wheel

South Hetton Colliery Memorial

View of Durham Cathedral

View of Durham Cathedral and Castle from the Riverside

Pittington Way Railway Path

Children of Mothers by Ray Lonsdale

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