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Durham Castle – Millennium Square, Durham loop from Gilesgate

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Durham Castle – Millennium Square, Durham loop from Gilesgate

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Durham Castle – Millennium Square, Durham loop from Gilesgate

01:59

7.32km

100m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

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Durham Castle and Cathedral WHS

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.37 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 …

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2.63 km

The Library Beer Garden

Highlight • Pub

well worth a pint

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2.91 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 …

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3.01 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. …

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4.17 km

Durham Light Infantry Memorial Plaque

Highlight • Historical Site

Lest we forget

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4.48 km

St Nicholas' Church

Highlight • Religious Site

4.57 km

Millennium Square, Durham

Highlight • Settlement

Unlike the historic centre all is relatively new here. If you like chain/franchise shopping, movies and the usual types of restaurants it is a good a place as anywhere else. …

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7.32 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.91 km

2.00 km

1.24 km

936 m

223 m

Surfaces

4.36 km

2.29 km

644 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 25 June

29°C

16°C

75 %

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Durham Castle – Millennium Square, Durham loop from Gilesgate

View of Durham Cathedral and Castle from the Riverside

The Library Beer Garden

Durham Castle

Durham Cathedral (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Durham Light Infantry Memorial Plaque

St Nicholas' Church

Millennium Square, Durham

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