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Durham Bandstand – Durham Cow Statue loop from Durham

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Durham Bandstand – Durham Cow Statue loop from Durham

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Durham Bandstand – Durham Cow Statue loop from Durham

00:43

2.73km

20m

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 17, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.47 km

Durham Bandstand

Highlight • Monument

Pass the bandstand on the Riverside Walk

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1.53 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 …

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2.09 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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2.38 km

Cellar restaurant - the entry is pretty hidden. Judging from the menu the food is probably good quality and definitely nicer than the common pub food, but it is a bit uninspired in terms of ingredient combinations.

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2.73 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.53 km

539 m

453 m

201 m

Surfaces

1.18 km

1,000 m

543 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

26°C

14°C

64 %

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Durham Bandstand – Durham Cow Statue loop from Durham

Durham Bandstand

Durham Cow Statue

View of Durham Cathedral and Castle from the Riverside

The Cellar Door Restaurant

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