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North East England

Silver Heron Sculpture – Durham Castle loop from Chester-le-Street

Bike touring routes & trails

North East England

Silver Heron Sculpture – Durham Castle loop from Chester-le-Street

Moderate

15

riders

Silver Heron Sculpture – Durham Castle loop from Chester-le-Street

01:55

30.5km

310m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 26, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 13.2 km for 56 m

After 17.3 km for 68 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

13.3 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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2

15.3 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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3

15.9 km

Silver Heron Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

View from bridge or riverside road.

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4

16.6 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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5

17.2 km

Leonards Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

6

18.6 km

View of Durham from Durham Station

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

30.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.9 km

8.00 km

2.13 km

967 m

549 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.2 km

1.30 km

1.06 km

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Highest point (110 m)

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Wednesday 19 August

16°C

9°C

70 %

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