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Old Durham Gardens – Durham Cow Statue loop from Shincliffe

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Old Durham Gardens – Durham Cow Statue loop from Shincliffe

Moderate

4.0

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Old Durham Gardens – Durham Cow Statue loop from Shincliffe

02:28

9.26km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.53 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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2.90 km

Old Durham Gardens

Highlight • Structure

Restored 17th Century gardens. Walled Garden open 1 Apr-27 Oct, Sun and Thu, 1400-1600. The volunteer group Friends of Old Durham Gardens maintain the gardens.

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3.84 km

View of Durham Cathedral from Pelaw Woods

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view from the small hill.

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5.62 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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5.68 km

Durham Bandstand

Highlight • Monument

Pass the bandstand on the Riverside Walk

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9.26 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.13 km

1.79 km

1.52 km

1.05 km

426 m

334 m

Surfaces

3.41 km

1.75 km

1.63 km

1.21 km

808 m

446 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Saturday 23 May

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Old Durham Gardens – Durham Cow Statue loop from Shincliffe

Maiden Castle Footbridge Over the River Wear

Old Durham Gardens

View of Durham Cathedral from Pelaw Woods

Durham Cow Statue

Durham Bandstand

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