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Seaham to South Hetton - Durham Round Trail (Alternative Route)
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4.91 mi
+325 ft
-13 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Seaham (County Durham)
This alternative section leaves the seafront and passes through some of the more charming parts of Seaham with its parks and streams before passing through the village of Dalton-le-Dale. The route continues past Dalton Park providing an opportunity to explore its shops, restaurants and footpaths before rejoining the original route.
Seaham to South Hetton - Durham Round Trail
4.66 mi
+335 ft
-16 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Seaham (County Durham)
The 37th section of the walk leaves Seaham seafront. The route follows the old South Hetton railway line up Stoney Cut Bank which gives a view back to the North Sea from the top. The route then passes through new developments still following the old railway line until it arrives in South Hetton.
An alternative, more scenic, route is available via Dalton-le-Dale.
England Coast Path - Seaham to Easington Colliery
3.32 mi
+138 ft
-66 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Seaham (County Durham)
This section follows the Durham Heritage Coast path along the cliff tops from Seaham to Easington Colliery. This is a rural section passing Hawthorn Dene and Beacon Hill providing stunning views out to sea and finishing with a visit to the Pit Cage Monument at Easington Colliery.
England Coast Path - Ryhope to Seaham
4.09 mi
+75 ft
-105 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Sunderland (England)
This section starts along the cliff tops at Ryhope and then drops down to Ryhope Dene eventually arriving at Seaham Hall Beach. The section then continues along Seaham Promenade to the National Trust managed land at Noses Point. This walk gives a good contrast between the rugged cliff tops and traditional seaside town.
Hawthorn Dene
3.31 mi
+292 ft
-279 ft
1h 45
Easy
Departure from Hawthorn (County Durham)
This is a short but interesting walk around Hawthorn Dene. In early spring look out for the carpets of snowdrops in the woods, later there will be wild garlic and bluebells.
Great North Forest Warden Law to Herrington Country Park
5.08 mi
+302 ft
-538 ft
2h 35
Moderate
Departure from Warden Law (England)
This largely rural section covers a lot of farm land with a number of hills enabling views of the surrounding area and finishes in Herrington Country Park, created when the spoil heap from the pit was cleared.
South Hetton to Pittington - Durham Round Trail
5.03 mi
+187 ft
-318 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from South Hetton (County Durham)
The 38th section of the walk takes in some of the farming land and woodland between the former mining villages of South Hetton, Littletown and Pittington.
England Coast Path - Easington Colliery to Horden
3.52 mi
+299 ft
-364 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Easington Colliery (County Durham)
This section of the England Coast Path/Durham Heritage Coast Path is another rural section which covers several denes creating an undulating walk along dirt footpaths.
Easington to Seaham - Durham Round Trail
4.62 mi
+72 ft
-217 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Easington Colliery (County Durham)
The 36th section of the walk continues along one of the most spectacular stretches of the Durham Coast Path giving a further opportunity to explore more of the denes along the coast, taking in Hawthorn Viaduct and finishing in the coastal town of Seaham providing further opportunity to explore the harbour and seafront.
Sunderland Beach and Park Circular
2.77 mi
+92 ft
-95 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from Sunderland (England)
This walk begins and ends on the Promenade taking in a stroll through Mowbray Park, a visit of Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens. After returning through the more industrial areas of Sunderland along a section of the England Coast Path, end with a walk on the beach.
Great North Forest Path Hetton Lyons to Warden Law
3.63 mi
+190 ft
-20 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Hetton (England)
This section starts in a busy country park then follows old routes across the countryside giving views of the surrounding area. Marvel at the windfarm along the way.
Horden Grasslands Local Nature Reserve Circular
2.79 mi
+164 ft
-174 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Easington Colliery (County Durham)
This short circular walk passes the Horden Grasslands Local Nature Reserve and Passive Mine Water Treatment Plant then returns via the England Coast Path providing views out out to see.
Ashbrooke, Sunderland (Accessible)
2.30 mi
+33 ft
-33 ft
1h 05
Easy
Departure from Sunderland (England)
A walk through the conservation area of Ashbrooke in Sunderland including many fine buildings, Mowbray Park, Backhouse Park and finishing at Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens.
Historic Buildings of Sunderland's East End
2.43 mi
+108 ft
-102 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Sunderland (England)
The East End of Sunderland has undergone a lot of redevelopment, however there are a large number of historic buildings, many of them listed. This walk starts and ends at Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens in the town centre and first drops down to follow the south bank of the River Wear before circling Old Sunderland.
England Coast Path - Sunderland City Centre to Ryhope
3.46 mi
+151 ft
-131 ft
1h 45
Moderate
Departure from Sunderland (England)
This England Coast Path section starts in Sunderland City Centre and picks up the route in Hendon following a mostly urban route for the first half of the walk which then turns down to the cliff tops for the remainder of the walk to Ryhope. On this route you will see many new developments, including the A1018 which the route follows
New Herrington to Houghton-Le-Spring - Way of Learning
2.80 mi
+213 ft
-240 ft
1h 30
Easy
Departure from Sunderland (England)
This 6th section of Way of Learning begins in the village of New Herrington and crosses farmland to reach the village of Newbottle. Continuing through the village, the route then crosses more fields before arriving at the top of Houghton Cut, from Houghton Hill there are views across Houghton-le-Spring and beyond. The route then drops down to Houghton-le-Spring where the walk ends in the town centre at St Michael's Church.
Wearmouth Bridge to South Hylton - Way of Learning
4.08 mi
+233 ft
-144 ft
2h 05
Easy
Departure from Sunderland (England)
This 4th stretch of the Way of Learning follows the north bank of the River Wear taking in the industrial and commercial areas of Sunderland. The highlight of the walk are the 3 impressive bridges across the River Wear. The walk starts at the Wearmouth Bridge, passes the Queen Alexandra Bridge and then crosses the new Northern Spire Bridge. Along the way, look out for remnants of Sunderland's mining and shipbuilding past.
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.
England Coast Path - Roker to Sunderland City Centre
3.31 mi
+154 ft
-85 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Sunderland (England)
This riverside section of the England Coast Path follows the mouth of the Wear from Roker to Hendon finishing at the Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens in the city centre. The Wear was famous for its shipbuilding, all now long gone, but its religious past and glass making industry are still present. Alongside new developments the changing face of Sunderland is very evident in this walk.
Weardale Way - Pallion to Roker
3.82 mi
+75 ft
-180 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Sunderland (England)
This urban section of the English Coast Path passes through Pallion and Deptford, the center of shipbuilding on the Wear. There is plenty of evidence left of this industry, The route slightly deviates from the original Weardale Way route to follow the new A1231 route passing the recently reinstated Doxford Shipyard Gate.
Weardale Way Alternative Last Section - Pallion to Roker
4.87 mi
+157 ft
-259 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Sunderland (England)
This section of the English Coast Path starts by crossing the Northern Spire Bridge and then follows the northern bank of the River Wear passing the Queen Alexandra Bridge, Stadium of Light and Wearmouth Bridge where it rejoins the original Weardale Way path around the marina to the end of the walk at Roker. This walk passes remnants of the ship building industry along the Wear and new developments such as the Northern Spire Bridge and Sunderland university Campus.
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.
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.
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.
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.
South Hylton to New Herrington - Way of Learning
3.78 mi
+338 ft
-217 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Sunderland (England)
This is the 5th section of the Way of Learning. From the busy housing estates of South Hylton, the route passes under the A19 and into open countryside and small villages. The route climbs Penshaw Hill to Penshaw Monument for spectacular views of the surrounding area before descending to Herrington Country Park finishing in the village of New Herrington.
Seaburn Park to St Peter's Church - Bede's Way
1.52 mi
+36 ft
-10 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Sunderland (England)
Bede's way is a walk linking the twin monastic sites of St Paul's in Jarrow and St Peter's at Monkwearmouth in Sunderland. The walk is split into 6 easily walked sections which can be walked individually or all together. So why not follow in the footsteps of pilgrims and explore the North East's religious heritage. This the 6th section begins at Seaburn Park before passing through Roker before finishing at St Peter's Church.
Great North Forest Hylton Castle to Whitburn
5.41 mi
+151 ft
-223 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Sunderland (England)
This section of the walk begins at Hylton Castle (English Heritage) before passing through Hylton Dene, then passes through urban areas before crossing farmland and onto the pretty village of Whitburn and the coast line of Whitburn and Seaburn.
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.
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