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Durham, County Durham

Summary

Circular walk around River Wear, just south of Durham. This scenic walk close to the city of Durham passes across the old Sunderland Bridge and through Croxdale Hall and Shincliffe Hall. An easy route of riverside footpaths, with some stiles.
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
6.6 miles (10.7 km)
Walking time:
03h 15m
Type:
Circular

Start location

Shincliffe bridge, Durham

lat: 54.7633461

lon: -1.5545749

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