Riverside Park – Silver Heron Sculpture loop from Pelton

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Riverside Park – Silver Heron Sculpture loop from Pelton

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Riverside Park – Silver Heron Sculpture loop from Pelton

02:12

34.1km

350m

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: August 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 3.16 km for 125 m

After 3.68 km for 263 m

After 13.9 km for 80 m

After 14.8 km for 125 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.43 km

Riverside Park

Highlight • River

The traffic-free cycle path runs along though this little park along the river. There are public toilets and a cafe

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11.3 km

Fram Ferment

Highlight • Pub

Great little beer stop

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13.6 km

View of Durham from Durham Station

Highlight • Viewpoint

14.1 km

Silver Heron Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

View from bridge or riverside road.

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14.8 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.

It was constructed in the Romanesque style between 1093 and 1133 as a monastic cathedral and was home to the shrine of St Cuthbert. It was hugely influential in architectural terms. At the time of its construction, its large scale, stone vaulted ceiling was an impressive and pioneering feat, forming the blueprint for European architecture from that point onwards.

Today, as well as being regarded as one of the world's greatest cathedrals, it is still a functioning establishment, welcoming thousands of services every year. Along with its neighbouring castle, it attracts scores of visitors to the city.

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15.8 km

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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