DCC - The Jubilee Walk

Parking is available at the car park of Durham Light Infantry Museum or at Wharton Park. This route is also accessible via public transport. The starting point is only a short walk from Durham's railway station and bus station.

[1] Turn left in front of County Hall and walk towards Durham Light Infantry (DLI) museum. 

[2] When path forks, bear left. Walk down the steps and turn right when you reach another footpath.

[3] Turn left in front of a bench to walk up to the DLI museum. Pass the museum on your left and exit the park. Turn right downhill to get to the road.

[4] Turn left at the sign 'Aykley Head & Newton Hall'. Go through the left gate and follow the wide path for a distance. You will have panoramic views over Durham Valley on your right.

[5] When the path forks, bear left to go through two gates. When you are on a tarmac road again, turn left to go through a yellow gate. Walk until you reach the parking lot at the end.

[6] There is a footpath sharp to your left. Follow it and walk above the footpath that you just came along. Follow this path around for a distance. Enjoy beautiful views over the Durham Valley.

[7] When you reach the back of County Hall, walk down the meadow on your left.

Take care as the meadow might be muddy at times.

[8] Turn left at the bottom and follow the path until you reach steps on your right. Climb up the stairs and retrace your steps to County Hall.