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Durham Castle – Framwellgate Bridge loop from Brasside Ponds SSSI

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Durham Castle – Framwellgate Bridge loop from Brasside Ponds SSSI

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Durham Castle – Framwellgate Bridge loop from Brasside Ponds SSSI

03:34

32.1km

330m

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: August 14, 2026

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Durham Castle and Cathedral WHS

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.24 km

Ruins

8.75 km

Kepier Wood

Forest

14.4 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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14.5 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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15.5 km

Bow Banks

Lake

17.1 km

View of Durham Cathedral and City from Pelaw Woods

Highlight • River

A fantastic view (bit of a climb to get there) of the Cathedral and City. Accessible from the River path along from Bath’s Bridge.

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17.5 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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18.2 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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20.8 km

Hollinside Wood

Forest

25.1 km

View of Durham Cathedral from Prebends Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Glorious views of the River Wear and Durham Cathedral from Prebends Bridge, built 1772-1778

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25.7 km

Framwellgate Bridge and View of Durham Castle and Cathedral

Highlight • Viewpoint

A grade 1 listed medieval masonry arch bridge over the River Wear in Durham city centre. It was built in the early 1400s to replace the 12th century bridge. There …

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25.9 km

Framwellgate Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Framwellgate Bridge is a historic, Grade I listed medieval stone bridge over the River Wear in Durham.

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30.1 km

Low Newton Junction Local Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

32.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

9.92 km

6.53 km

2.73 km

1.37 km

1.35 km

Surfaces

11.1 km

6.79 km

5.93 km

3.55 km

3.04 km

1.61 km

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Friday 4 September

18°C

11°C

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Durham Castle – Framwellgate Bridge loop from Brasside Ponds SSSI

Durham Cathedral (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Durham Castle

View of Durham Cathedral and City from Pelaw Woods

Durham Amateur Rowing Club

Maiden Castle Footbridge Over the River Wear

View of Durham Cathedral from Prebends Bridge

Framwellgate Bridge and View of Durham Castle and Cathedral

Framwellgate Bridge

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