View of Durham Cathedral – Silver Heron Sculpture loop from Brasside Ponds SSSI

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View of Durham Cathedral – Silver Heron Sculpture loop from Brasside Ponds SSSI

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View of Durham Cathedral – Silver Heron Sculpture loop from Brasside Ponds SSSI

01:59

31.5km

310m

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: September 2, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 25.5 km for 56 m

After 26.5 km for 80 m

After 26.9 km for 68 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1.85 km

Fram Ferment

Highlight • Pub

Great little beer stop

Tip by

9.41 km

Stone Bridge Over the River Wear

Highlight • River

Scenic picnic spot on river Wear.

Tip by

22.6 km

Seven Stars Pub, Shincliffe

Highlight • Pub

great pint and great food

Tip by

25.4 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

Tip by

25.9 km

View of Durham Cathedral

Highlight • Viewpoint

Epic views of the Cathedral especially just before sundown, the light hitting the building is spectacular.

Tip by

26.6 km

Silver Heron Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

View from bridge or riverside road.

Tip by

27.9 km

Hopper's Wood

Forest

31.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.5 km

8.29 km

6.98 km

2.47 km

1.19 km

168 m

Surfaces

26.6 km

3.82 km

576 m

278 m

169 m

136 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

13°C

5°C

0 %

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View of Durham Cathedral – Silver Heron Sculpture loop from Brasside Ponds SSSI

Fram Ferment

Stone Bridge Over the River Wear

Seven Stars Pub, Shincliffe

View of Durham Cathedral from Prebends Bridge

View of Durham Cathedral

Silver Heron Sculpture

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