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Finchale Priory – Finchale Abbey Footbridge loop from Durham

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Finchale Priory – Finchale Abbey Footbridge loop from Durham

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Finchale Priory – Finchale Abbey Footbridge loop from Durham

00:59

14.9km

160m

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 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.40 km for 68 m

After 7.41 km for 194 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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852 m

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 cloisters of the cathedral were used in the Harry Potter movies as part of Hogworts - free to visit but they do like you to give a donation.

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4.88 km

Brasside Ponds

Highlight • Natural

An important breeding site for wildfowl, Brasside Ponds is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest on the outskirts of the city of Durham. The ponds occupy former clay pits and are one of the most extensive areas of unpolluted water in County Durham. The site is popular with both anglers and birdwatchers.

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7.45 km

Finchale Priory

Highlight • Religious Site

Nestled on the wooded banks of the River Wear, Finchale Priory's ruins are a beautiful sight. Founded in 1196, this Grade I-listed building was an outpost of Durham Cathedral and was favoured by Durham's monks as a holiday retreat. The priory was supposedly founded by the sailor, merchant and adventurer St Godric, who settled here after his many expeditions.

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7.56 km

Finchale Abbey Footbridge

Highlight • Trail

Part of Cuddy’s Corse, an ancient trail which runs from Chester Le Street to Durham Cathedral, this footbridge at Finchale Abbey connects Cocken Wood with the Abbey - a great place to enjoy the River, the Abbey, the steps!

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14.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.85 km

5.09 km

664 m

645 m

521 m

115 m

Surfaces

10.4 km

3.82 km

284 m

159 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

26°C

14°C

64 %

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Finchale Priory – Finchale Abbey Footbridge loop from Durham

View of Durham Cathedral and Castle from the Riverside

Brasside Ponds

Finchale Priory

Finchale Abbey Footbridge

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