10.5km

Durham River and City — 10.5 km Running Route

Durham River and City is a 10.5 km (6.5 miles) loop in Durham, County Durham: gently rolling, with 112 m of climb, on mostly paved ground.

112 mAscent

70%Paved

2/5Hilly

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Explore the Durham River and City

Location: Durham, County Durham

This roughly 10 km loop around Durham offers a mix of riverside running and roads, with around 110 metres of climbing. The circuit is a mix of paved and off-road, leaning towards paved surfaces for roughly two-thirds of the distance.

The River Wear is a companion for a good part of the loop, with sections running alongside the river itself. Climbing is concentrated in one part of the circuit, with a single climb of about 60 metres, while descents are spread more evenly throughout. You'll find yourself on the Weardale Way for a stretch, and Dragon Lane also features.

Common questions

How long is this route?

It's a 10.5 km loop in Durham, County Durham with around 112 metres of total ascent.

How long will it take me to run it?

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Is it hilly?

Mildly. It rates 2 out of 5 on our hill scale — rolling but easy on the legs. About 11 metres of climb per kilometre, 112 metres in total.

What's the surface like?

It's 70% paved with some unsurfaced sections — road shoes are fine for most runners.

Reviews (1)

PaulAug 2026

Love this route, taking in some of the best parts of the river Wear

Shoe suggestion: Trail

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