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Durham Castle – The Count's House Folly loop from Durham University

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Durham Castle – The Count's House Folly loop from Durham University

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Durham Castle – The Count's House Folly loop from Durham University

01:10

10.9km

130m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Durham Castle and Cathedral WHS

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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884 m

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.

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1.50 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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2.57 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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3.05 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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3.16 km

Durham Cathedral and Palace Green

Highlight • Religious Site

Don’t forget to go round the side of the Cathedral to see the west window, opposite Bow Lane!

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3.89 km

The Count's House Folly

Highlight • Structure

Though called the Count's House, this building is in fact a former summer house dating from about 1820. The original Count's House was about 100 yards nearer to Prebend's Bridge …

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4.09 km

View of Durham Cathedral from Prebends Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Glorious views of the River Wear and Durham Cathedral from Prebends Bridge, built 1772-1778

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8.31 km

Durham University Botanic Garden

Highlight • Forest

The Botanic Garden is open:

10am to 5pm from 1st March to 31st October

10am to 4pm from 1st November to end of February (closed over Christmas).

We are open …

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10.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.72 km

2.57 km

1.23 km

732 m

445 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.03 km

2.49 km

2.11 km

815 m

434 m

Elevation

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Thursday 16 July

18°C

11°C

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Durham Castle – The Count's House Folly loop from Durham University

Maiden Castle Footbridge Over the River Wear

Durham Amateur Rowing Club

View of Durham Cathedral and Castle from the Riverside

Durham Castle

Durham Cathedral and Palace Green

The Count's House Folly

View of Durham Cathedral from Prebends Bridge

Durham University Botanic Garden

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