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Durham Cow Statue – Durham Bandstand loop from Raisby Hill Grassland

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North East England

Durham Cow Statue – Durham Bandstand loop from Raisby Hill Grassland

Hard

11

runners

Durham Cow Statue – Durham Bandstand loop from Raisby Hill Grassland

02:23

22.0km

210m

Running

Hard run. Very 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 19, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 13.6 km for 101 m

Customers only

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

8.16 km

Seven Stars Pub, Shincliffe

Highlight • Pub

great pint and great food

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2

9.70 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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3

10.3 km

Durham Amateur Rowing Club

Highlight • Rest Area

The club is situated at the City Boathouse on Green Lane in Old Elvet, with a scenic stretch of the river that meanders through the city.

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4

11.7 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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5

11.7 km

Durham Bandstand

Highlight • Monument

Pass the bandstand on the Riverside Walk

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6

12.9 km

Start of Durham Parkrun

Highlight • Trail

There are multiple parking points in Durham. But I tend to park in the grounds where the Start of the Parkrun is. Which you can find on their app or …

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7

13.7 km

Stone Bridge Over the River

Highlight • Bridge

8

21.0 km

Coxhoe Village

Highlight • Historical Site

there are a number of off road cycle paths but they do tend to end abruptly and you are on roads - don't be put off. Coxhoe village is a …

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B

22.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

4.98 km

2.92 km

1.55 km

1.22 km

920 m

Surfaces

10.1 km

3.41 km

3.32 km

2.49 km

1.77 km

914 m

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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