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Bumble-Bee
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 …
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.
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4.5
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9.97km
02:38
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
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02:10
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
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4.1
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114
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4.24km
01:10
70m
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Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
Easy
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Elevation 40 m
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