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North East England

Framwellgate Moor

Finchale Priory – Lumley Castle loop from Brasside Ponds SSSI

Hiking trails & Routes

North East England

Framwellgate Moor

Finchale Priory – Lumley Castle loop from Brasside Ponds SSSI

Hard

3.8

(5)

9

hikers

Finchale Priory – Lumley Castle loop from Brasside Ponds SSSI

05:23

20.6km

150m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

130 m

Finchale Priory

Highlight • Religious Site

Nestled on the wooded banks of the River Wear, Finchale Priory's ruins are a beautiful sight. Founded in 1196, this Grade I-listed building was an outpost of Durham Cathedral and was favoured by Durham's monks as a holiday retreat. The priory was supposedly founded by the sailor, merchant and adventurer St Godric, who settled here after his many expeditions.

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2

6.83 km

Lumley Castle

Highlight • Castle

Originating from the 14th century, Lumley Castle is a Grade I-listed building and the property of the Early of Scarborough. Today, this marvellous building is a 73 bedroom hotel and forms the backdrop to Durham County Cricket Club's Riverside Ground. The venue hosts weddings and other special events throughout the year.

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3

9.04 km

Stream Through Ruins

Highlight • Natural

4

14.9 km

Egg Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

5

15.3 km

Joe's Pond Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

6

15.6 km

The Meadows

Highlight • Cafe

7

18.2 km

Three Horseshoes, Leamside

Highlight • Restaurant

Great pub with lovely food and some great cask beers.

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B

20.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.76 km

5.56 km

5.31 km

2.74 km

1.23 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.13 km

4.04 km

3.51 km

3.33 km

3.13 km

2.42 km

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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