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Hawthorn Dene Nature Reserve – Shippersea Bay loop from Hawthorn Dene SSSI

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Hawthorn Dene Nature Reserve – Shippersea Bay loop from Hawthorn Dene SSSI

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Hawthorn Dene Nature Reserve – Shippersea Bay loop from Hawthorn Dene SSSI

04:34

16.9km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.88 km

Hawthorn Dene Nature Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

A pretty stretch of woodland that follows the Hawthorn Burn inland from the coast. The area is a designated nature reserve.

Tip by

2.94 km

Hawthorn Hive

Beach

4.04 km

Shippersea Bay

Highlight • Natural

Steep path down to the cliff into the bay

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5.98 km

View of the Durham Heritage Coast

Highlight • Beach

Great spot to take in the views. especially in warm summer weather

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6.86 km

Fox Holes Dene

Forest

8.55 km

Warren House Gill Butterfly Sculptures

Highlight • Monument

The wings are designed to mark the entrance to Warren House Gill, creating a striking visual landmark for hikers and nature enthusiasts. The wings highlight the area’s past & present use.

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16.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

4.44 km

1.17 km

607 m

101 m

Surfaces

9.34 km

3.99 km

3.37 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

26°C

15°C

31 %

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Hawthorn Dene Nature Reserve – Shippersea Bay loop from Hawthorn Dene SSSI

Hawthorn Dene Nature Reserve

Shippersea Bay

View of the Durham Heritage Coast

Warren House Gill Butterfly Sculptures

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