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Durham Bandstand – Durham Cow Statue loop from Belmont

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North East England

Durham Bandstand – Durham Cow Statue loop from Belmont

Hard

4.8

(4)

16

runners

Durham Bandstand – Durham Cow Statue loop from Belmont

02:09

20.3km

170m

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: September 9, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 13.3 km for 51 m

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Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

9.42 km

John Hare's Wood

Forest

2

12.6 km

Seven Stars Pub, Shincliffe

Highlight • Pub

great pint and great food

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3

13.4 km

Stone Bridge Over the River

Highlight • Bridge

4

13.5 km

River Wear Bridleway

Highlight • Trail

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

Tip by

5

14.4 km

Start of Durham Parkrun

Highlight • Trail

There are multiple parking points in Durham. But I tend to park in the grounds where the Start of the Parkrun is. Which you can find on their app or …

Tip by

6

14.5 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

7

15.6 km

Durham Bandstand

Highlight • Monument

Pass the bandstand on the Riverside Walk

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8

15.6 km

Durham Cow Statue

Highlight • Historical Site

According to legend, Durham was built on the back of this cow.
The legend of the cow, the monks and the wandering milkmaid.
(apparently monks carrying St Cuthbert’s coffin bumped …

Tip by

9

17.0 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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B

20.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.49 km

2.80 km

2.53 km

1.96 km

1.26 km

1.14 km

696 m

428 m

Surfaces

11.2 km

5.27 km

2.07 km

909 m

619 m

227 m

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