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Durham Botanic Garden – Bluebell Woodland Path loop from Durham Cathedral

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Durham Botanic Garden – Bluebell Woodland Path loop from Durham Cathedral

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Durham Botanic Garden – Bluebell Woodland Path loop from Durham Cathedral

01:51

6.75km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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After 48 m for 101 m

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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31 m

The Rose Tree Inn

Highlight • Pub

Good quality, very reasonably priced Pub Food, if you fancy a bite to eat whils't out for a walk or bike ride.
Also conveniently located for some lovely walks along …

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98 m

Stone Bridge Over the River

Highlight • Bridge

1.37 km

Historic Fish Pond

Highlight • Historical Site

2.16 km

Hollinside Wood

Forest

3.44 km

Durham Botanic Garden

Highlight • Natural

Owned by Durham University. Open to the public
Summer (March – October)10:00 - 17:00
Winter (November – February) 10:00 – 16:00
Dogs are not allowed in the gardens.

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4.23 km

Bluebell Woodland Path

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

The infamous Dominic Cummings bluebell path!

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5.60 km

Maiden Castle Fort

Highlight • Historical Site

5.82 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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5.84 km

Wooden Bridge Over the River

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

6.75 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.81 km

1.49 km

569 m

493 m

201 m

188 m

Surfaces

2.72 km

2.09 km

698 m

631 m

265 m

214 m

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Saturday 23 May

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9°C

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Durham Botanic Garden – Bluebell Woodland Path loop from Durham Cathedral

The Rose Tree Inn

Stone Bridge Over the River

Historic Fish Pond

Durham Botanic Garden

Bluebell Woodland Path

Maiden Castle Fort

Maiden Castle Footbridge Over the River Wear

Wooden Bridge Over the River

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