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Blast Beach, Seaham – Easington Miners' Pit Cage loop from Hawthorn Dene SSSI

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Blast Beach, Seaham – Easington Miners' Pit Cage loop from Hawthorn Dene SSSI

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Blast Beach, Seaham – Easington Miners' Pit Cage loop from Hawthorn Dene SSSI

04:18

16.1km

190m

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: June 12, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.20 km

Hawthorn Hive

Highlight • Rest Area

great spot but careful crossing the railway line

Tip by

6.33 km

Blast Beach, Seaham

Highlight • Beach

were open scene of alien 3 was filmed

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7.59 km

Hawthorn Quarry

Highlight • Natural

11.6 km

Hawthorn Dene Stream Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Lovely scenic walk with quite a bit of elevation, good boots and climbing legs required.

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14.4 km

Shippersea Bay

Highlight • Natural

Steep path down to the cliff into the bay

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15.4 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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16.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.54 km

2.65 km

1.61 km

1.21 km

1.09 km

Surfaces

7.48 km

3.92 km

2.67 km

1.38 km

436 m

214 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

26°C

15°C

31 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Blast Beach, Seaham – Easington Miners' Pit Cage loop from Hawthorn Dene SSSI

Hawthorn Hive

Blast Beach, Seaham

Hawthorn Quarry

Hawthorn Dene Stream Trail

Shippersea Bay

Easington Miners' Pit Cage

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