Cycling from Durham

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28.8 mi
1,312 ft
03h05
Hard

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Last verified: 28 October 2024

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This recreational cycle route takes you through Durham and the surrounding area. You drive through a varied landscape and you pass many charming villages where you can stop for a while. The route starts and ends near Durham train station.

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Difficulty level: Hard (87/100)

Length: 28.8 mi

Duration: 03h05


Total ascent: 1,312 ft

Maximal slope: 11.1 %

Average slope: 0 %

Net ascent: 0 ft

Total descent: 1,312 ft

Roads and subsoil

Paved roads: 24.7 mi (86 %)

Cobblestones: 1,638 ft (1 %)

Bike paths: 8.42 mi (29 %)

Scenery

Car free roads: 8.03 mi (28 %)

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Urban area

Water rich area

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        Start and end of the route

        Closest address to start and end: St Godric's Road, A690, Durham, United Kingdom

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        Places of interest

        1. Durham

          0 · Municipality
          Durham DURR-əm, locally listen), is a cathedral city and civil parish on the River Wear, County …
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        2. Durham Castle

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          Durham Castle is a Norman castle which has been wholly occupied since 1840 by University College, …
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        3. Palace Green

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          Palace Green is an area of grass in the centre of Durham, England, flanked by Durham Cathedral and …
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        4. Durham Cathedral

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          The Cathedral Church, commonly referred to as Durham Cathedral was founded in AD 1093. It is …
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        5. St Chad's College

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          St Chad's College is a recognised college of Durham University in England, founded in 1904 as an …
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        6. Langford House

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          Langford House (21 North Bailey, Durham, facing the west wing of Durham Cathedral) is one of nine …
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        7. St John's College

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          St John's College is a college of the University of Durham, United Kingdom. It is one of only two …
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        8. Chorister School

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          The Chorister School was a co-educational independent school for the 3 to 13 age range. It …
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        9. Prebends Bridge

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          Prebends Bridge, along with Framwellgate and Elvet, is one of three stone-arch bridges in the …
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        10. Kingsgate Bridge

          0 · Bridge
          Kingsgate Bridge is a striking, modern reinforced concrete construction footbridge across the …
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        11. St Giles Church

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          The church was constructed as the hospital chapel of the Hospital of St Giles and was dedicated in …
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        12. Green Lane Cricket Ground

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          Green Lane is a cricket ground in Durham, County Durham. The first recorded match on the ground …
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        13. Trevelyan College Boat Club

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          Trevelyan College Boat Club is the boat club of Trevelyan College, at Durham University in …
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        14. Tuthill Quarry

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          Tuthill Quarry is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the County Durham district of …
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        15. Shotton

          0 · Municipality
          The village Shotton (Durham)
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        16. Trimdon Grange Wind Farm

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          Trimdon Grange Wind Farm is an onshore wind farm near Trimdon Grange, County Durham, England. …
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        17. Quarrington Hill Grasslands

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          Quarrington Hill Grasslands is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in County Durham, England. …
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        18. Cassop Vale

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          Cassop Vale is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in the Durham City district of County …
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        19. Sherburn Hospital

          0 · Hospital
          Sherburn Hospital is a medieval hospital located in the hamlet of Sherburn House to the southeast …
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        20. Whitwell House

          0 · Municipality
          Whitwell House is a place in County Durham, in England situated a few miles to the south-east of …
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        21. Durham University Department of Engineering

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          The Department of Engineering at Durham University is the department engaged in the teaching and …
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        Durham
        Durham Castle
        Palace Green
        Durham Cathedral
        St Chad's College
        Langford House
        St John's College
        Chorister School
        Prebends Bridge
        Kingsgate Bridge
        St Giles Church
        Green Lane Cricket Ground
        Trevelyan College Boat Club
        Tuthill Quarry
        Shotton
        Trimdon Grange Wind Farm
        Quarrington Hill Grasslands
        Cassop Vale
        Sherburn Hospital
        Whitwell House
        Durham University Department of Engineering
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