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Durham Cow Statue – The Count's House Folly loop from Cassop-cum-Quarrington

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North East England

Durham Cow Statue – The Count's House Folly loop from Cassop-cum-Quarrington

Hard

5.0

(4)

27

runners

Durham Cow Statue – The Count's House Folly loop from Cassop-cum-Quarrington

02:19

20.9km

250m

Running

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

Last updated: April 24, 2026

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Durham Castle and Cathedral WHS

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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3.88 km

Shincliffe Park

Forest

6.69 km

Hollinside Wood

Forest

3

8.59 km

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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4

9.68 km

Durham Bandstand

Highlight • Monument

Pass the bandstand on the Riverside Walk

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5

9.74 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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6

11.5 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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7

11.7 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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8

13.6 km

View of Durham Cathedral and City from Pelaw Woods

Highlight • River

A fantastic view (bit of a climb to get there) of the Cathedral and City. Accessible from the River path along from Bath’s Bridge.

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9

13.6 km

Silverlink Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Connecting Gilesgate with Pelaw Woods, this high footbridge is a great sight.

Tip by

10

14.1 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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B

20.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.46 km

4.14 km

3.21 km

1.52 km

1.50 km

659 m

334 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.36 km

3.93 km

3.44 km

3.07 km

2.81 km

2.25 km

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