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County Durham
54 running routes in County Durham
The running in County Durham is a mix of pavement and trail, covering anything from 4.5km to 16km. The ground rolls gently, without any long climbs. Most are loops, so you finish back where you started.
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Runs in County Durham
Annfield Plain - Stanley
Stanley, England
This out-and-back run on the old railway path between Annfield Plain and Stanley offers a flat, well-surfaced route ideal for a…
Annfield Plain 10
Annfield Plain, England
This out-and-back run from Annfield Plain heads out of the village and east along the old railway path.
Aykley Wood
Durham, England
A loop of Aykley Wood Nature Reserve starting and finishing at Carr House Drive.
Beamish Loop
Tanfield Manor, England
From the access point to the railway path on King Edward VIII Terrace follows the path to Beamish, then loops around Beamish Park Golf…
Bishop Auckland - Binchester on the Auckland Walk
Saint Andrew Auckland, England
Beginning at the Aukland Way Car Park. A simple out and back along Auckland Way.
Bishop Aukland & Willington Loop
Toronto, England
An undulating start along the river, mostly on grassy paths, to reach Willington.
Blackhills Gill and Horden Grasslands
Horden, England
Starting from where the path leaves Cotsford Lane and following the Durham Coastal Path north, doing several loops round Horden Grasslands…
Chester-le-Street Riverside Park
Chester-le-Street, England
Starting from Cone Terrace and following the River Wear to Crichton Avenue, then returning via Riverside Gardens.
Chourdon Point
Seaham, England
Starting from Nose's Point car park and following the coastal path to Chourdon Point, then looping round Hawthorn Dene Nature Reserve and…
Collier Law loop
Stanhope, England
Mix of surfaced trails and grassy paths. This course has sections above 500m.
Dawdon Dene and Stony Cut Bank
Seaham, England
Starting from Dene Road and following it to Dalton le Dale, then returning via Stony Cut.
Deepdale Wood
Startforth, England
A 3km gradual climb through the trees then a return descending across fields.
Deerness Valley with New Brancepeth Loop
Brandon and Byshottles, County Durham
This loop from Broompark Picnic Area follows the railway path before heading inland on a hilly loop through the surrounding countryside on…
Derwent Path and West Law Road
County Durham, England
Starting from Derwent Path on north side of Muirfield Close (near junction with Queen's Road) and following the path and then West Law Road…
Durham River and City
Durham, County Durham
The circuit is a mix of paved and off-road, leaning towards paved surfaces for roughly two-thirds of the distance.
Durham River Loop
Durham, England
Starting on Pelaw Leazes Lane and following the River Wear to Framwellgate Bridge, crossing and following the other side back to Kingsgate…
Durham SE River Loop
Durham, England
A loop of the River Wear, starting from the North side of Baths Bridge, crossing at Shincliffe Bridge and returning on the other side of…
Eastern Castle Eden Dene
Horden, England
Starting where the path leaves A1086 Coast Road and following Castle Eden Burn to then loop around Castle Eden Dene National Nature Reserve…
Egglestone Abbey
Barnard Castle, England
A fairly flat course along both sides of The Tees, crossing at the picturesque Egglestone Abbey Bridge.
Flatts Wood and Tees Bank
Barnard Castle, England
A woody undulating course alongside The Tees. Some field crossings on grassy paths on the outward section.
Green Lane and Mount Eff Lane
Arlaw Banks, England
A flat start on a wide track then a short downhill on tarmac lane.
Hamsterley Potato Hill loop
County Durham, England
From the Hamsterley Forest Car Park. A hilly woodland run on a variety of paths and tracks.
Hamsterley Western Forest 13
Hamsterley Forest, England
A hilly loop on woodland tracks.
Hamsterley Western Forest 8
Hamsterley Forest, England
Undulating woodland tracks around Spurlwood Beck.
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