Pelaw Wood – Durham Cow Statue loop from Durham

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Pelaw Wood – Durham Cow Statue loop from Durham

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Pelaw Wood – Durham Cow Statue loop from Durham

01:10

4.24km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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319 m

Silverlink Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Connecting Gilesgate with Pelaw Woods, this high footbridge is a great sight.

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343 m

Pelaw Wood

Highlight • Trail

360 m

View of Durham Cathedral and City from Pelaw Woods

Highlight • River

A fantastic view (bit of a climb to get there) of the Cathedral and City. Accessible from the River path along from Bath’s Bridge.

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523 m

View of Durham Cathedral from Pelaw Woods

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice view from the small hill.

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1.15 km

Durham Amateur Rowing Club

Highlight • Rest Area

The club is situated at the City Boathouse on Green Lane in Old Elvet, with a scenic stretch of the river that meanders through the city.

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1.77 km

Maiden Castle Footbridge Over the River Wear

Highlight • Bridge

Wood-slatted bridge which connects the sports centre and playing fields over the River Wear at Durham University's Graham Sport Centre / Maiden Castle.

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2.86 km

Durham Bandstand

Highlight • Monument

Pass the bandstand on the Riverside Walk

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2.92 km

Durham Cow Statue

Highlight • Historical Site

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 …

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4.24 km

End point

Bus stop

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