Durham Coastal Footpath
This walk follows a beautiful section of the Durham heritage coast from Seaham to Crimdon Park, just outside Hartlepool.
The path starts by Seaham harbour and heads south to Easington Colliery, passing Shippersea Bay and the lovely Hawthorn Dene Nature Reserve on the way. This delightful reserve is run by the Durham Wildlife Trust and consists of woodland and limestone hay meadows.
The path continues south, passing Horden and Peterlee with more stunning cliff top views. Around Peterlee you will pass the wonderful Castle Eden Dene National Nature Reserve. It is the largest area of semi-natural woodland in north-east England and a major highlight on the route. The last section of the walk then takes you to the finish point at Crimdon Park just north of Hartlepool.
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Durham Coastal Footpath Ordnance Survey Map 
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Durham Coastal Footpath Open Street Map 
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Durham Coastal Footpath OS Map 
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Durham Coastal Footpath Open Street Map 
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Photos
Seaham Harbour at the start of the route
Durham Coastal Path, just south of Seaham
On the Coastal Path at Hawthorn Dene. The County Durham Coastal Path is forced inland under this railway viaduct, to cross the narrow gorge of Hawthorn Dene before ascending once more to recross the line and continue on its course
Crimdon Park Caravan Park. Overlooking Crimdon Sands with the chimney at the old Steetley Magnesite works dominating the distance (NZ5035). The site was established between the wars catering for the mining families from the nearby villages.
Elevation Profile
