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Aykley Heads Nature Reserve & the River Wear loop from Durham

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North East England

Aykley Heads Nature Reserve & the River Wear loop from Durham

Moderate

4.8

(6)

21

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Aykley Heads Nature Reserve & the River Wear loop from Durham

00:34

5.58km

60m

Running

Embark on a moderate jogging loop around Aykley Heads Nature Reserve and the River Wear from Durham, covering 3.5 miles (5.6 km) with an elevation gain of 189 feet (58 metres), typically taking about 34 minutes. You will experience varied terrain, including paved sections, hiking paths, and natural surfaces, so…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

843 m

Freemen's Beacon Viewpoint, Beacon Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

At 94m this little hill just north of central Durham gives great views across the city to the south. You can see the Durham Obelisk in William Wharton Park to …

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2

1.79 km

Aykley Heads Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a popular local nature reserve connecting Newton Hall residential area to Durham city. It offers sights of wildlife including many birds and deer, whilst being home to the …

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3

2.88 km

Pedestrian Footbridge Over the East Coast Main Line

Highlight • Bridge

This is an often forgotten but useful pedestrian footbridge over the East Coast Mainline - connecting Newton Hall with Frankland Lane/Durham. You get great train and Cathedral views.
It's a …

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4

4.89 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 …

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B

5.58 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.15 km

1.85 km

640 m

533 m

414 m

Surfaces

1.08 km

1.02 km

978 m

938 m

885 m

596 m

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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