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Freemen's Beacon Viewpoint, Beacon Hill

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Freemen's Beacon Viewpoint, Beacon Hill

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  • Location: City Of Durham, North East England, England, United Kingdom

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    December 23, 2022

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    At 94m this little hill just north of central Durham gives great views across the city to the south. You can see the Durham Obelisk in William Wharton Park to your west, or look northeast across the Aykley Heads Nature Reserve. The popular Jubilee Walk loop crosses this point and makes a good run loop close to the city.

    October 19, 2019

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    You get a great view here - the Durham Obelisk is the needle shaped tower which is just visible - William Wharton (Park across the road named after him) presented it to Durham University Observatory in 1840 to make the position of the meridian.

    April 21, 2024

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    The Beacon - a lovely vantage point with great views of Durham Cathedral.
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    Aykley Heads Nature Reserve & the River Wear loop from Durham

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    Embark on a moderate jogging loop around Aykley Heads Nature Reserve and the River Wear from Durham, covering 3.5 miles (5.6 km) with an elevation gain of 189 feet (58…

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    Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 80 m

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    Location: City Of Durham, North East England, England, United Kingdom

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