The powers that be at
Durham have just re-surfaced the Brasside-to-Durham cycle path. A massive 'well-done' to whoever made this happen!
This puts the 7km from Finchale Priory to Durham Cathedral as a really top class UK walk (or short cycle).
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I'd advise parking at Finchale Priory if you have the car. If you arrive by train - then start at Durham and work your way up the opposite way. Some photographs below:
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From the road from Finchale to Brasside you'll see the abandoned Brasside bunkers |
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A little further off the beaten path is the grade 2 listed abandoned Belmont Viaduct |
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The majority of the route is on this fantastically re-surfaced cycle path |
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And the 'not-too-shabby' Cathedral awaits -
compared in the same conversations as Prague and Avignon amongst Europe's finest |
Great post Stephen. We love visiting Finchale Priory as it's only a few miles from us.
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