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The City

Durham, which means hill on an island, was founded in 995 by monks from Lindisfarne. In 985 they were attacked by Vikings and decided to move elsewhere, taking with them the remains of St Cuthbert, once bishop of Lindisfarne. Ten years later they settled at Durham where they built a church and entombed the remains of St Cuthbert. This became an important centre for pilgrims, and a small town grew up around it. Today Durham has a population of approx. 90,000, and it is a major tourist attraction


Wheelchair Access

 Wheelchair Friendly Suitable
 Wheelchair Friendly with diversion Diversion maybe needed
 Limited Wheelchair Access Not suitable




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Durham

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Curious About Logo 2What gives Durham, an historic cathedral city, its unique character? Which people and events have shaped its personality? Why do people love to visit? Take our fabulous walks of discovery, and have fun finding answers to clues which tell you more, whilst reading our stories about the most interesting facts.
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First Walk
Not suitable for Wheelchairs
Cathedral to Castle

From the magnificence of Durham’s
iconic cathedral, ‘one of the great
architectural experiences of Europe’, you
walk along the banks of the River Wear
for a while, before returning to the
Cathedral Close, and ancient university
buildings. Cross the river briefly, to
experience another corner of the city,
before returning to the peninsular’s
centre, back past the Cathedral to the
impressive Norman castle
(1.6 miles).

Walk Extension
Not suitable for Wheelchairs
Castle to Wharton Park

From Palace Green with its cathedral,
castle and university buildings, you
head down winding streets to the
Market Place, home to a delightful
indoor market. Onward, and across the
River Wear, to characterful streets and
a towering viaduct which carries the
railway. Upward now to end your walk
at Wharton Park – lots to do, with
spectacular views of the city and its
cathedral (1 mile).

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