Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Routes

Running trails & routes

Durham Castle – Framwellgate Bridge loop from Brasside Ponds SSSI

Routes

Running trails & routes

Durham Castle – Framwellgate Bridge loop from Brasside Ponds SSSI

Hard

runners

Durham Castle – Framwellgate Bridge loop from Brasside Ponds SSSI

03:27

31.2km

320m

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: April 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Durham Castle and Cathedral WHS

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

8.45 km

Ruins

13.6 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.

Tip by

13.7 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 William the Conqueror. Today it is part of the historic Durham University, the third oldest in Britain and a renowned centre of excellence.

Tip by

14.7 km

Bow Banks

Lake

16.3 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.

Tip by

16.7 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.

Tip by

17.4 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.

Tip by

18.8 km

Pit Heap

Forest

19.9 km

Hollinside Wood

Forest

24.2 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

24.9 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 are great views from the bridge of both the castle and the cathedral.

Tip by

25.1 km

Framwellgate Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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

Tip by

29.2 km

Low Newton Junction Local Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

31.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

9.67 km

5.44 km

2.58 km

1.40 km

844 m

Surfaces

12.9 km

5.75 km

5.22 km

3.43 km

2.28 km

1.52 km

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Tuesday 23 June

27°C

15°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

Want to know more?

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Edit route

Download GPX

Move start point

Embed on a website

Report an Issue

Report restricted access

Nearby routes

Hard

3.7

151

Derwent Reservoir loop from Millshield picnic site

01:37h

15.3km

130m

Moderate

101

Gibside Estate loop

01:05h

8.51km

190m

Moderate

4.0

Hamsterley Forest Loop

00:59h

8.21km

190m

Moderate

3.0

Three Becks Trail

00:57h

8.05km

170m

Moderate

Marsden & Whitburn loop from Souter Lighthouse

01:10h

10.9km

70m

Easy

Town Moor loop

00:35h

4.97km

30m

Moderate

4.8

Aykley Heads Nature Reserve & the River Wear loop from Durham

00:34h

5.58km

60m

Moderate

Hisehope & Smiddy Shaw reservoirs loop

00:51h

7.64km

70m

Hard

Five Pikes and the Elephant Trees loop from Frosterley — North Pennines

02:13h

18.9km

330m

Moderate

Penshaw Hill & Herrington Country Park loop

00:37h

5.68km

80m

Moderate

4.3

1,035

Town Moor – Exhibition Park Bandstand loop from Haymarket

00:47h

7.43km

30m

Moderate

5.0

1,063

Town Moor – Exhibition Park Bandstand loop from West Jesmond

00:51h

8.23km

30m

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

Nearby routes

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️