Prebends Bridge

This is a beautiful bridge and great for just standing and watching the river go by. There are also many interesting features on and around the bridge that add to the interest here. The Riverside walk leads to this bridge. Try that too.

Great engineering structure in a picturesque setting. Great part of the riverside walk.

A gorgeous bridge over River Wear that cuts turns the town into an island. If you walk across the main bridge in Durham, you can walk around early marked paths all the way around the outer edges of the island. Lovely vistas of the Durham Cathedral and Castle as well as Prebends Bridge. Definitely recommend the walk for some soul recharging or just some good insta-worthy photos!

If you ever get to Durham take the steps down from the shops next to the mobile shop and walk along the river banknto the bridge. You can cross over the top or go under and get some great photos. Try going when the river is calm so you get the mirror effect

Lovely bridge in durham city centre, just at the top of the path I’d the old cottage which is lovely, I’m selling prints including free postage if you’d like one

Nice bridge connecting the far castle end of the town with some of the wooded hills outside the bend of the river. Great views. Great for a walk making a loop along the river banks

The trails along both side of the River Wear are a great opportunity for lovely walks in Durham. One of the highlights is of course Prebends’ Bridge. Even if you are just passing through the town and don’t have too much time to walk around, this is a must have view together with the cathedral.

RE - TYPED
I have walked over Prebends Bridge as a local person for over 50 years. Also as a Grey College , Durham University student. Unparalleled views of the River Wear from here and all the wildlife it supports. Nothing better than to sum up with Sir Walter Scott's evocative words carved into the stonework of the bridge itself .....

GREY TOWERS OF DURHAM
HOW WELL I LOVE THY MIXED AND MASSIVE PILES ( Of stone ! )
HALF CHURCH OF ENGLAND
HALF CASTLE ' GAINST THE SCOT
AND LONG TO ROAM THESE VENERABLE AISLES
WITH RECORDS STORED OF DEEDS LONG SINCE FORGOT.

Or something very similar !. A lovely piece of poetry.

ELLIS COXON.