Durham Heritage Coast – Seaham Harbour Docks loop from Seaham

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Durham Heritage Coast – Seaham Harbour Docks loop from Seaham

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Durham Heritage Coast – Seaham Harbour Docks loop from Seaham

02:56

10.9km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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940 m

Hazel Dene

Forest

4.36 km

Hawthorn Quarry

Highlight • Natural

5.36 km

Hawthorn Hive

Beach

6.21 km

Seaham Coastal Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This coastal walk is well worth it. A beautiful walk with lots of contrast, costal paths, woodland trails and small secluded beaches. If you are very lucky you can see …

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7.91 km

Durham Heritage Coast

Highlight • Natural Monument

If you're familiar with the film Alien 3 then this breathtaking view is in the opening scene.

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8.17 km

Seaham Harbour Docks

Highlight • Structure

Seaham docks and harbour breakwater can be walked along

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9.85 km

Church Street, Seaham

Highlight • Settlement

Main shopping street in Seaham

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10.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.53 km

3.84 km

868 m

773 m

761 m

138 m

Surfaces

4.57 km

1.72 km

1.65 km

1.21 km

1.12 km

641 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Thursday 12 November

7°C

0°C

15 %

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Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

March 11, 2025,Seaham Seafront & Hawthorn Dene Woods loop

Bit too much roadside walking for us, dog's don't like the traffic, lovely walk along the beach, the walk takes you on the edge of Hawthorn Dene. I would suggest parking at Nose's Point, if your not a fan of roadside walking and exploring the Dene further. 😊