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Hesleden to Crimdon - Durham Round Trail
Visorando Member
3.60 mi
+92 ft
-308 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Monk Hesleden (County Durham)
The 33rd section of the walk begins in the village of Hesleden and follows an easy downhill walk along the Hart to Haswll Walkway (cycle path) to the coast. The route then follows the Durham Coast Path, allowing plenty of time to explore the dunes at Crimdon or Crimdon Dene.
Hesleden to Wingate, Way of Love
3.22 mi
+89 ft
-52 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Monk Hesleden (County Durham)
The Way of Love is one of the Northern Saints' Trails and begins at the historic church of St Hilda's on Hartlepool Headland and finishes at Durham Cathedral. This section connects Hesleden with Wingate, one of the larger villages in East Durham connecting the church of St Mary's in Hesleden with All Saint's in Wingate.
Blackhall Rocks Circular
3.13 mi
+118 ft
-118 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Monk Hesleden (County Durham)
This circular walk encompasses Blackhall Rocks Nature Reserve and Cross Gill and provides opportunties to explore Blackhall Rocks beach with its caves. The cliffe top walk allows spectacular views of the Durham Coast.
Hart Station to Hesleden, Way of Love
4.77 mi
+407 ft
-151 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Hartlepool
The Way of Love is one of the Northern Saints' Trails and begins at the historic church of St Hilda's on Hartlepool Headland and finishes at Durham Cathedral. This second section of the walk covers a couple of villages as well as farmland and woodland crossing Crimdon Beck and Bellows Burn.
Crimdon to Horden - Durham Round Trail
4.13 mi
+253 ft
-259 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Monk Hesleden (County Durham)
Section 34 of the walk follows the Durham Heritage Coast along a section of the Durham Coast Path. Look carefully and you may see traces of the mining industry which was prevalent along this stretch of the coast. Along the way you will need to navigate several of the coastal denes and gills.
England Coast Path - Crimdon to Hartlepool Headland
4.74 mi
+16 ft
-98 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Monk Hesleden (County Durham)
This section of the England Coast Path begins at the popular holiday park at Crimdon and follows a more urban route to the historic Hartlepool Headland finishing at the old town walls.
Crimdon Dene Circular
2.46 mi
+112 ft
-121 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Monk Hesleden (County Durham)
This circular walk starts out with a cliff top walk to Limekiln Gill, then follows the main road back to Crimdon Dene passing under the spectacular viaduct and following Crimdon Beck back towards the dunes providing views towards Hartlepool Headland and Steetley Pier.
Castle Eden Dene Full
8.82 mi
+505 ft
-499 ft
4h 30
Easy
Departure from Castle Eden (County Durham)
The full tour of Castle Eden Dene taking in all the best parts with varied and interesting scenery:- Old buildings, open country, ancient woodland, the North East coastline, a magnesium limestone dene with its craggy outcrops, a meandering river and steep-sided gorge. There is a multitude of flora and fauna; if you are quiet you may see squirrels and/or deer. Starts and finished near the Castle Eden Inn which is well known for its good beer and good food.
The Lesser Known Durham Denes and the Coastal Path
12.54 mi
+646 ft
-650 ft
6h 20
Moderate
Departure from Castle Eden (County Durham)
A varied and interesting circular walk from Castle Eden. It starts and finishes near the Castle Eden Inn which is well known for its good beer and good food. Explore the lesser known denes that lie to the south of the village via the disused railway which is now a bridle path and part of the national cycle network. Traverse the coastal path north before dropping to the beach and then heading back via the better known Castle Eden Dene.
Nesbitt Dene
6.06 mi
+256 ft
-285 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Castle Eden (County Durham)
A short and relatively easy walk which explores the lesser known Durham Denes that lie to the south of Castle Eden Dene.
Castle Eden from Castle Eden
20.35 mi
+328 ft
-338 ft
1.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Castle Eden (County Durham)
An flat out and return along the Castle Eden Walkway, starting from Castle Eden and going South to the old railway station at Thorpe Thewles, then returning via the same route. This follows the national cycle way route 1 and in most parts is easy to follow.
Usually done on a bicycle but can be walked. Interesting scenery and also alternative diversions if on foot.
Ryhope : An Out and Return ride along Nat. Cycle Route 1 from Castle Eden
23.45 mi
+489 ft
-476 ft
2 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Castle Eden (County Durham)
A flat out and return along National Cycle Route 1, starting from Castle Eden and going North to Ryhope, then returning via the same route. This is a companion ride to Castle Eden Walkway : https://www.visorando.co.uk/walk-castle-... although not as scenic.
England Coast Path - Horden to Crimdon
4.27 mi
+167 ft
-171 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Horden (County Durham)
This section of the England Coast Path continues down the rural areas of County Durham ending at Crimdon passing through Castle Eden Dene and Crimdon Dene finishing at a popular holiday park. There are nature reserves and rock formations to explore along with long sandy beaches and sand dunes. This section has some steep inclines and steps and is therefore not accessible.
Horden to Easington - Durham Round Trail
3.53 mi
+305 ft
-223 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Horden (County Durham)
Section 35 of the walk takes in more of the beautiful County Durham coast finishing in Easington Colliery where some evidence of the mining past of the area is still evident. The beach is worth visiting now, but was once the dumping site of waste from the pit. A pit cage is visible in the nature reserve and the old pay office is now a cafe.
Denemouth to Blackhall Rocks Circular
2.71 mi
+220 ft
-220 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Horden (County Durham)
This circular walk takes in a varied stretch of the Durham coastline and provides views of Denemouth viaduct and access to 2 nature reserves along a stretch of the Durham Coastal Path.
Durham Coast National Nature Reserve
2.80 mi
+276 ft
-236 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Horden (County Durham)
This out and back route takes in 3 of the lesser known gills (narrow valleys) along the Durham Coast National Nature Reserve following a short stretch of the England Coast Path/Durham Heritage Coast Path providing stunning views of the coast.
Apollo Pavillion Circular from Peterlee Town Centre
3.95 mi
+131 ft
-131 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Peterlee (County Durham)
This fully accessible walk starts and ends at the town centre and winds its way through residentaial areas passing Shotton Hall, Victor Pasmore's Apollo Pavillion and several parks.
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