Durham Coastal Footpath
18 km / 11 miles
This stretch of the Durham coastline has seen many changes. The cliff-top land had been subjected to intense farming or used for the tipping of colliery waste whilst the beach itself was also damaged by tipping. However, on the closure of the pits in the early 1990s, a reclamation project and the natural effects of the sea have brought about improvements, with several Sites of Special Scientific Interest. The route passes through or close to Seaham Harbour, Dawdon, Easington, Dene Mouth and Blackhall. There are some circular sculptures (2ft diameter/6ft high) with two sets of hoops and other installations including information boards.
A downloadable leaflet and route details are available from the website below.
Details:
| Path Type: | Paths Marked on OS mapping | |
| Waymark: | Coastal footpath logo | |
| Attributes: | Coastal; Industrial History | |
| Start: | NZ422507 - Seaham Hall Beach, Durham  |
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| Finish: | NZ482372 - Crimdon Park, Durham |
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| Web Sites: | Durham Coastal Footpath Downloadable PDF Leaflet |
Publications, Badges and Certificates:
| Booklet: | Durham Heritage Coastal Footpath (Turning The Tide) |
Maps: |
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| Purchase Ordnance Survey Maps (path is named on OS maps): | |
| OS Landranger: | 88, 93 |
| OS Explorer: | 306, 308 |
| OS Explorer Active: | 306, 308 |
Connected Paths:
| Paths Marked on OS mapping: | Great North Forest Heritage Trail; River Wear Trail; Weardale Way |
| Other Paths: | Durham Round |
Downloads:
| GPS Exchange Format Route File: | Durham Coastal Footpath GPX Exchange Format Route File | Login to Download (Members Only) |
| MemoryMap Route file: | Durham Coastal Footpath Memory Map Route File | Login to Download (Members Only) |
| Tracklogs Route file: | Durham Coastal Footpath Tracklogs Route file | Login to Download (Members Only) |
Route Profile:
| 20.2 Km (12.6 miles) 410 m (1,345 ft) ascent 49 m (161 ft) maximum height |
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