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Runs in and around Durham
16 running routes in Durham · 25 more nearby
There's a good mix of running in Durham, with routes that are gently rolling and on mixed surfaces. You'll find a variety of loops to explore, including the Peninsula & Pelaw Loop and the Durham River Loop.
Runs in Durham
Aykley Wood
Durham, England
A loop of Aykley Wood Nature Reserve starting and finishing at Carr House Drive.
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…
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…
Houghall and Great High Wood
Durham, England
A loop starting on Houghall Lane, continuing on Hollingside Lane, then Great High Wood and finishing along the river next to Shincliffe…
Lanchester Valley Railway Path
Brandon and Byshottles, County Durham
This out-and-back route starts near Broompark, following the Lanchester Valley Walk.
Langley Park Railway Path East Loop
Langley Park, England
Starting on the railway path just east of Front Street and looping round Ushaw House and Bearpark, returning via the railway path.
Meadowfield and Langley Moor
Brandon and Byshottles, County Durham
The ground is gently undulating throughout, with around 90 metres of climbing spread evenly around the loop, including a single climb of…
Page Bank to Sunderland Bridge
Brancepeth, England
There is a car park opposite the start at Page Bank.
Peninsula & Pelaw Loop
City of Durham, County Durham
A flat, fast river run linking Durham's two big meanders.
Railway Path and Brandon Hall
Brandon, England
The railway path is flat warm up before a climb alongside Scription Gill. From the war memorial it is mostly downhill on paths and small…
Shincliffe Wood and Croxdale Wood
Durham, England
Starting on Hall Lane and following the River Wear to Croxdale Wood, looping around it and returning to loop around Shincliffe Wood on the…
Tesco loop
Belmont, County Durham
The route is gently undulating, offering enough variation to keep the run interesting without any sustained climbs.
Waldridge Country Park
Waldridge Park, England
Starting from Tinklers Row Car Park and looping round Waldridge Country Park, mostly following Cong Burn.
Weardale Way North
Durham, England
Starting from Framwelgate Way and following the main path out to Brasside Pond, then following the old railway path and Frankland Lane back.
Runs around Durham
Within roughly 16 km, sorted by distance. Showing 24 of 25.
Rainton Meadows
Sunderland, England
A loop of Rainton Meadows via the ponds, starting and finishing at the visitor centre car park.
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.
Willington Railway path to Brancepeth
Willington, England
An out-and-back on the railway path.
Willington River Loop
Page Bank, England
A gradual descent along a track to Page Bank then along the River Wear before climbing back to Willington.
Lyons Country Park
Sunderland, England
Starting from a lane just off Station Road and looping round Hetton Lyons Country Park via Salters Lane and Great Eppleton.
Wheatsheaf to Beamish and Back
South Pelaw, County Durham
Starting at The Wheatsheaf Pub, this loop follows the Coast to Coast (C2C) route on a steady climb towards Beamish Museum.
Wheatsheaf C2C & River Loop
South Pelaw, County Durham
Starting from the Wheatsheaf Pup, a 10 Mile gently undulating route which follows the Coast To Coast cycle route down to the Cox Green…
Lanchester Railway Path West Loop
Lanchester, England
Starting from the intersection of Newbiggen Lane and the railway path and following the railway path to where it meets another path, which…
Herrington Country Park from Shiney Row
Sunderland, England
A loop around Herrington Country Park from the path just off Mill Terrace.
Consett and Sunderland Railway Path
Sunderland, England
Following the railway path from Biddick Lane to Durham Road and back.
Herrington Country Park from the Visitor Area
Sunderland, England
A circuit of Herrington Country Park starts from the southeast corner of car park near Chester Road.
The Princess Anne Park
Sunderland, England
Starting from Biddick Lane and looping roundBiddick Playing Fields to the east, then Princess Anne Park to the north, crossing the A182 and…
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…
Stanley - Annfield Plain
Tanfield Manor, England
Following the railway path from the path on West View Gardens to Annfield Plain and back.
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.
Bishop Aukland & Willington Loop
Toronto, England
An undulating start along the river, mostly on grassy paths, to reach Willington.
Railway Path and Weardale Way
Toronto, England
A flat start on the surfaced railway path before descending to the river on a grassy path.
Skirlaw's Bridge 5
Bishop Auckland, England
It heads up to the railway path for some flat running. The gravel and dirt path is flanked by trees that provide shade.
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.
Washington Wetland 10
Washington, Tyne and Wear
This out-and-back route follows the River Wear from the Washington Wetland Centre.
West Lea to Murton
County Durham, England
From the end of Walton Avenue out to Hawthorn/Ryhope Way, looping down to the edge of Murton, and returning.
Hardwick Park
Sedgefield, England
A circuit of Hardwick Park and Carr Wood from the park visitor centre. Access restrictions may apply at certain times of the day or year.
Western Castle Eden Dene
Peterlee, England
Starting where the path leaves Burnhope Way and passing Peterlee Cricket Club to loop around Castle Eden Dene and then return.
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