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Silver Heron Sculpture – Brasside Ponds loop from Durham

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Silver Heron Sculpture – Brasside Ponds loop from Durham

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Silver Heron Sculpture – Brasside Ponds loop from Durham

00:47

11.7km

130m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 1.53 km for 68 m

After 7.62 km for 210 m

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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414 m

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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998 m

View of Durham Castle and Elvet Bridge over the River Wear

Highlight • River

marked paths can be a little confusing

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1.04 km

Silver Heron Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

View from bridge or riverside road.

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1.41 km

Leonards Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

5.01 km

Brasside Ponds

Highlight • Natural

An important breeding site for wildfowl, Brasside Ponds is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest on the outskirts of the city of Durham. The ponds occupy former clay pits …

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11.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.36 km

2.97 km

743 m

449 m

123 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.6 km

771 m

365 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

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Silver Heron Sculpture – Brasside Ponds loop from Durham

View of Durham Cathedral and Castle from the Riverside

View of Durham Castle and Elvet Bridge over the River Wear

Silver Heron Sculpture

Leonards Cafe

Brasside Ponds

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