Claypath and University Medical Group operates from two surgeries situated in the centre of Durham city.

Telephone: (0191) 374 6888

University Health Centre
Green Lane,
Old Elvet,
Durham,
DH1 3JX
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Claypath Medical Practice
26 Gilesgate,
Durham,  
DH1 1QW
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Medical Centre Locations / How To Find Us

How to get to: University Health Centre

University Health Centre, Green Lane, Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3JX

By Road:

The health centre is located on the east side of Durham City Centre. From the A1(M), exit at junction 62 and follow the A690 towards Durham. At the roundabout take the third exit on to the A690, signposted City Centre A690. Continue along Leazes Road (A690) to the traffic lights, and take the left hand lane marked A177 to turn left on to New Elvet. At the traffic lights turn left on to Old Elvet. Take the second left on to Green Lane. The health centre is located on the right after approximately 96m.

There is on-site parking at the front of the building. There are Blue Badge bays in the car park.

By Bus:

The nearest bus stop is Magistrates Court on Whinney Hill. The Indigo 59 bus stops at this bus stop. The bus stop is at the junction of Old Elvet, Green Lane and Whinney Hill. The health centre is located on the right-hand side of Green Lane after approximately 96m.

By Train:

The nearest station is Durham, which is approximately 1 mile from the health centre. There are no direct buses from the station to the health centre. The number 40 bus links the railway station to the bus station. The 58 bus links the bus station (stand G) to the Magistrates Court bus stop.

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How to get to: Claypath Medical Centre

Claypath Medical Centre, 26 Gilesgate, Durham  DH1 1QW 

By Road:

The medical centre is located on the east side of Durham City Centre. 

From the A1(M), exit at junction 62 and follow the A690 towards Durham. 

At the Gilesgate roundabout take the fourth exit onto Gilesgate.  The medical centre is located on the right.  Take the first right exit and then turn first left into the practice carpark.  There are Blue Badge bays in the car park. 

By Bus:

Buses No. 64 and 65 start at the Arnison Centre and go to Gilesgate.  Patients in Durham City can get on either of these buses at Stand D at the Bus Station on North Road to disembark at “The Chains” apartments.  From “The Chains” proceed up the road for approximately 100m to the medical centre which is on the same side of the road.  

Bus 20A is the Sunderland to Durham bus which stops on Leazes Road.  Bus 20 is the Sunderland to Langley Park bus which also stops on Leazes Road.  Patients in Durham City can get on either of these buses at Stand L at Milburngate. When disembarking at Leazes Road go up the road to the Gilesgate roundabout and take the first exist out onto Gilesgate.  The medical centre is located on the right.  

By Train:

The nearest station is Durham, which is approximately 1 mile from the health centre. There are no direct buses from the station to the medical centre. 

The number 40 bus links the railway station to the bus station. Buses No. 64 and 65 link the North Road Bus Station bus station (Stand D) to the “The Chains” apartments. 

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