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Durham Heritage Coast – Blast Beach, Seaham loop from Seaham

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Durham Heritage Coast – Blast Beach, Seaham loop from Seaham

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Durham Heritage Coast – Blast Beach, Seaham loop from Seaham

07:47

28.8km

390m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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164 m

Durham Heritage Coast

Highlight • Natural Monument

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

Tip by

1.36 km

Blast Beach, Seaham

Highlight • Beach

were open scene of alien 3 was filmed

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3.11 km

Shippersea Bay

Highlight • Natural

Steep path down to the cliff into the bay

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4.46 km

Easington Miners' Pit Cage

Highlight • Historical Site

Miners pit cage (reconstructed) in the location of an old mine shaft. Gravel tracks lead you up with fantastic views across the East Coast.

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6.05 km

Fox Holes Dene

Forest

7.73 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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14.2 km

Blackhall Rocks: Beach and Cliffs

Highlight • Beach

Lovely Long length of cliff sides and pebbled beaches to walk along. Small cave located at far end of beach called Gin Cave.

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18.7 km

Little Tern Sculpture, Horden

Highlight • Monument

27.2 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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28.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.1 km

5.43 km

2.54 km

1.64 km

807 m

221 m

Surfaces

18.1 km

4.51 km

2.37 km

1.44 km

1.20 km

1.16 km

Elevation

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Highest point (60 m)

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Weather

Saturday 27 June

21°C

13°C

33 %

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Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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Durham Heritage Coast – Blast Beach, Seaham loop from Seaham

Durham Heritage Coast

Blast Beach, Seaham

Shippersea Bay

Easington Miners' Pit Cage

Warren House Gill Butterfly Sculptures

Blackhall Rocks: Beach and Cliffs

Little Tern Sculpture, Horden

Seaham Coastal Path

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