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Thornley War Memorial – Seven Stars Pub, Shincliffe loop from The Bottoms SSSI

Thornley War Memorial – Seven Stars Pub, Shincliffe loop from The Bottoms SSSI

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Thornley War Memorial – Seven Stars Pub, Shincliffe loop from The Bottoms SSSI

01:39

33.3km

390m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.3 km for 80 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.01 km

Thornley War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

2.23 km

Thornley Colliery Memorial and Pit Wheel

Highlight • Monument

6.42 km

View of Crowtrees Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

A lovely traffic free off road ride. Great views and lots of history too.

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7.80 km

Cassop National Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

13.3 km

Seven Stars Pub, Shincliffe

Highlight • Pub

great pint and great food

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16.2 km

View of Durham Cathedral from Prebends Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Glorious views of the River Wear and Durham Cathedral from Prebends Bridge, built 1772-1778

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16.9 km

South Street View of Durham Cathedral

Highlight • Historical Site

A steep cobbled climb with views of Durham Cathedral

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18.5 km

View of Durham Castle and Elvet Bridge over the River Wear

Highlight • River

marked paths can be a little confusing

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19.1 km

View of Durham Cathedral and Castle from the Riverside

Highlight • Cycleway

There is a castle , now part of the university , a cathedral with a stunning rose window, and numerous museums - lots of free admission to some places. The …

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33.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.0 km

5.54 km

3.22 km

652 m

568 m

264 m

Surfaces

24.5 km

8.03 km

451 m

264 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Thornley War Memorial – Seven Stars Pub, Shincliffe loop from The Bottoms SSSI

Thornley War Memorial

Thornley Colliery Memorial and Pit Wheel

View of Crowtrees Nature Reserve

Seven Stars Pub, Shincliffe

View of Durham Cathedral from Prebends Bridge

South Street View of Durham Cathedral

View of Durham Castle and Elvet Bridge over the River Wear

View of Durham Cathedral and Castle from the Riverside

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