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Old Durham Gardens – View of Durham Cathedral loop from Shincliffe

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Old Durham Gardens – View of Durham Cathedral loop from Shincliffe

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Old Durham Gardens – View of Durham Cathedral loop from Shincliffe

01:12

10.8km

120m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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4.10 km

River Wear Bridleway

Highlight • Trail

The Bridleway runs along the side of the River Wear from Shincliffe to Durham

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4.29 km

Maiden Castle Footbridge Over the River Wear

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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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5.76 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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6.08 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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6.57 km

Approaching Durham from the direction of Sherburn you can pick up this bike path that passes through Old Durham. This route takes you down to the river Wear with fantastic views of the Cathedral from a different angle. A great place to take a short break and watch the many university rowing crews doing their thing along the river.
The path is well used by pedestrians and dog walkers so just be considerate and you shouldn't have a problem.

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10.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.66 km

1.95 km

1.70 km

835 m

438 m

218 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.78 km

2.09 km

1.86 km

1.02 km

1.00 km

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Highest point (90 m)

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Weather

Friday 10 July

21°C

14°C

21 %

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Old Durham Gardens – View of Durham Cathedral loop from Shincliffe

Stone Bridge Over the River

River Wear Bridleway

Wooden Bridge Over the River

Maiden Castle Footbridge Over the River Wear

Durham Amateur Rowing Club

Old Durham Gardens

View of Durham Cathedral

View of Durham Cathedral

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