Durham Cow Statue

Durham Cow Statue

Highlight • Historical Site

Durham Cow Statue

Hiking

4.6

(53)

Save Share

Location: City Of Durham, North East England, England, United Kingdom

Tips

December 3, 2022

Hiking

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 …

Stuart Wilcock

November 4, 2023

Hiking

A life-size bronze cow laying down to rest. The gold-horned beast looks down river towards the Cathedral.

Stuart Wilcock

September 7, 2025

Running

The Durham Cow statue is situated on the riverside path at The Racecourse, between Baths Bridge and the bandstand.

In the know? Log-in to add a tip for other adventurers!

Nearby routes

Best routes near Durham Cow Statue

4.6

(48)

360

hikers

#1.

Durham Castle – The Count's House Folly loop from Durham

9.97km

02:38

90m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate with device Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.6

(27)

199

hikers

#2.

Durham Castle – Old Durham Gardens loop from Durham

8.20km

02:10

80m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate with device Send to Phone

Save

Moderate

4.1

(7)

114

hikers

#3.

Pelaw Wood – Durham Cow Statue loop from Durham

4.24km

01:10

70m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Navigate with device Send to Phone

Save

Easy

Details

Informations

Elevation 40 m

Weather

Saturday 12 September

20°C

11°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

Most visited during

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

See nearby routes

Take Me There

Location: City Of Durham, North East England, England, United Kingdom

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Durham Cathedral (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Maiden Castle Footbridge Over the River Wear

Croxdale Hall and Chapel

Waldridge Fell

View of Durham Cathedral from the River Wear

Bluebell Woodland Path

View of Durham Cathedral

Gentle Path Through Croxdale Estate

West Bowburn Way, Tursdale Wood

View of Prebends Bridge and Durham Cathedral

River Wear Along the Weardale Way

Belmont Railway Viaduct

Durham Cow Statue

#1.

Durham Castle – The Count's House Folly loop from Durham

#2.

Durham Castle – Old Durham Gardens loop from Durham

#3.

Pelaw Wood – Durham Cow Statue loop from Durham

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️