Durham: the cathedral and the riverbanks
Round the wooded loop of the River Wear below Durham Cathedral and Castle, a World Heritage Site.
- Distance
- 4.8 km
- Ascent
- 110 m
- Time
- 1.5 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Circular
- High point
- 78 m
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About this walk
Durham: the cathedral and the riverbanks is an easy 4.8 km circular walk with 110 m of ascent, taking about 1.5 hours. It starts at Durham station (grid reference NZ 269 428). The start can be reached by public transport.
Durham Cathedral and Castle stand on a rocky peninsula almost surrounded by a loop of the River Wear, and together they're a World Heritage Site. From the station, the walk crosses the city to the cathedral on Palace Green.
It drops to the riverbanks, crosses Prebends Bridge for the classic view of the cathedral above the trees, and follows the wooded paths round the loop of the river.
Route
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1
Palace Green
Walk up through the city to the cathedral and castle.
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2
Prebends Bridge
Drop to the river and cross Prebends Bridge.
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3
Round the river
Follow the riverbanks round the loop and back to the station.
Summit
On the way
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Durham CastleCastle · on the route
Questions about this walk
- How long does Durham: the cathedral and the riverbanks take?
- Most walkers take 1.5–1.5 hours for the 4.8 km route, which has 110 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Durham station (grid reference NZ 269 428). City-centre car parks and park and ride (charge).
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Trains to Durham on the East Coast main line. Check times on Traveline.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. Pavements, cobbles and riverside paths, with some steps and slopes.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Keep them on a lead near livestock.
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