Millennium Square, Durham – St Nicholas' Church loop from Durham

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Millennium Square, Durham – St Nicholas' Church loop from Durham

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Millennium Square, Durham – St Nicholas' Church loop from Durham

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2.90km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Durham Castle and Cathedral WHS

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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496 m

Illuminated Benches

Highlight • Structure

Benches in changing colours - nice idea, just a bit too bright in the dark.

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756 m

Millennium Square, Durham

Highlight • Settlement

Unlike the historic centre all is relatively new here. If you like chain/franchise shopping, movies and the usual types of restaurants it is a good a place as anywhere else. …

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866 m

Durham Town Hall and War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

With a war memorial in front and currently quite horrifying ugly Christmas lighting

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1.20 km

The Library Beer Garden

Highlight • Pub

well worth a pint

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1.28 km

Cellar restaurant - the entry is pretty hidden. Judging from the menu the food is probably good quality and definitely nicer than the common pub food, but it is a bit uninspired in terms of ingredient combinations.

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1.44 km

Durham Light Infantry Memorial Plaque

Highlight • Historical Site

Lest we forget

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1.63 km

Durham Cathedral (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Highlight • Religious Site

Durham Cathedral is a remarkable and spectacular building at the heart of this historic and ancient city. Along with nearby Durham Castle, it is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. …

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