Durham Castle – Old Durham Gardens loop from Durham

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Durham Castle – Old Durham Gardens loop from Durham

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Durham Castle – Old Durham Gardens loop from Durham

02:10

8.20km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

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Durham Castle and Cathedral WHS

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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840 m

Bridges Over the River Wear, Durham

Highlight • River

Lovely walk along the river with multiple bridges to cross back and forth to see all the different views of the cathedral

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1.16 km

The Count's House Folly

Highlight • Structure

Though called the Count's House, this building is in fact a former summer house dating from about 1820. The original Count's House was about 100 yards nearer to Prebend's Bridge …

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1.84 km

Durham Castle

Highlight • Castle

Along with the magnificent cathedral, Durham Castle is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has been continuously occupied since its construction, which began in 1072 under the orders of …

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1.95 km

Durham Cathedral (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Highlight • Religious Site

Durham Cathedral is a remarkable and spectacular building at the heart of this historic and ancient city. Along with nearby Durham Castle, it is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. …

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2.47 km

View of Durham Castle and Cathedral from the Riverside

Highlight • River

Unless you step into the water this point on the weir cannot be reached by foot!

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5.01 km

Durham Cow Statue

Highlight • Historical Site

According to legend, Durham was built on the back of this cow.
The legend of the cow, the monks and the wandering milkmaid.
(apparently monks carrying St Cuthbert’s coffin bumped …

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6.17 km

Maiden Castle Footbridge Over the River Wear

Highlight • Bridge

Wood-slatted bridge which connects the sports centre and playing fields over the River Wear at Durham University's Graham Sport Centre / Maiden Castle.

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6.53 km

Old Durham Gardens

Highlight • Structure

Restored 17th Century gardens. Walled Garden open 1 Apr-27 Oct, Sun and Thu, 1400-1600. The volunteer group Friends of Old Durham Gardens maintain the gardens.

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8.20 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.76 km

3.35 km

424 m

421 m

257 m

Surfaces

4.39 km

1.95 km

499 m

463 m

460 m

453 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Thursday 12 November

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Comments

May 13, 2023,Durham Riverside walk

Absolutely fantastic walk , so much to see and easy walking...⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

June 12, 2026,UK, England: Durham

Today's city has its origins in the year 995, when a group of monks from Lindisfarne, at that time fleeing the Vikings for over 100 years, chose the high-lying peninsula as a final resting place for the mortal remains of Saint Cuthbert of Lindisfarne and founded a church.
The tomb of Cuthbert attracted numerous pilgrims, and in time a city …

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