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North East England

Durham Castle – Gala Theatre Durham loop from Belmont

Running trails & routes

North East England

Durham Castle – Gala Theatre Durham loop from Belmont

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runners

Durham Castle – Gala Theatre Durham loop from Belmont

00:53

8.36km

90m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Durham Castle and Cathedral WHS

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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3.22 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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2

4.22 km

Durham Cathedral and Palace Green

Highlight • Religious Site

Don’t forget to go round the side of the Cathedral to see the west window, opposite Bow Lane!

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3

4.33 km

Durham Castle

Highlight • Castle

Along with the magnificent cathedral, Durham Castle is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has been continuously occupied since its construction, which began in 1072 under the orders of …

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4

4.83 km

Gala Theatre Durham

Highlight • Structure

The Gala Theatre is a 510-seat theatre and cinema located at Millennium Place in Durham.

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5

4.85 km

St. Cuthbert's Journey Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

The statue commemorates the story of monks carrying St. Cuthbert's coffin after fleeing a Danish invasion of Lindisfarne in the 9th century.

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8.36 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.19 km

2.37 km

1.13 km

455 m

134 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.60 km

3.45 km

271 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 2 June

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10°C

96 %

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