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North East England

Bishop Middleham

Hardwick Park Tower and Lake – Neptune Statue in the Park loop from Bishop Middleham Quarry Nature Reserve

Running trails & routes

North East England

Bishop Middleham

Hardwick Park Tower and Lake – Neptune Statue in the Park loop from Bishop Middleham Quarry Nature Reserve

Moderate

25

runners

Hardwick Park Tower and Lake – Neptune Statue in the Park loop from Bishop Middleham Quarry Nature Reserve

01:18

11.7km

60m

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: February 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

5.77 km

Hardwick Park Tower and Lake

Highlight • Lake

Lovely spot to walk around and explore. Great if you have young children as there is a childrens playground located behind the Tower Cafe. Easy to stroll around as the terrain is generally flat.

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2

5.81 km

Neptune Statue in the Park

Highlight • Monument

3

5.83 km

Hardwick Park Café

Highlight • Cafe

cafe and toilet

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4

5.83 km

St John's Park Tower and River

Highlight • River

9.78 km

Carr Wood

Forest

B

11.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.40 km

2.59 km

644 m

491 m

408 m

110 m

Surfaces

3.81 km

2.57 km

2.47 km

2.00 km

408 m

398 m

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