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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
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.
High Force
Newbiggin, England
Starts near a small parking layby on the B6277 and also about 200 metres from Bowlees Visitor Centre Car Park.
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…
Knitsley Fell
Wolsingham, England
Starting from the Weardale Railway car park, the route begins with a flat, mostly grassy section that runs alongside the river.
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…
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…
Railway Path and Weardale Way
Toronto, England
A flat start on the surfaced railway path before descending to the river on a grassy path.
River Derwent to Allensford
Shotley Bridge, England
Starting from Shorley Grove Road and following the River Derwent to Allensford, returning on the other side of the river.
River Loop to Cotherstone
Barnard Castle, England
A loop on the mostly woody paths around the river.
Shildon alongside the railway
Woodham, England
Alongside the railway on the tarmac path.
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…
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.
Stanley - Annfield Plain
Tanfield Manor, England
Following the railway path from the path on West View Gardens to Annfield Plain and back.
Tesco loop
Belmont, County Durham
The route is gently undulating, offering enough variation to keep the run interesting without any sustained climbs.
Tunstall Reservoir and to the East
Wolsingham, England
A hilly climb away from the reservoir to a flat section along the path of the old railway.
Waldridge Country Park
Waldridge Park, England
Starting from Tinklers Row Car Park and looping round Waldridge Country Park, mostly following Cong Burn.
Way of Light 6
Templetown, England
Following the railway path from its start just south of the roundabout of Consett Bypass to Rowley Bank and back.
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.
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.