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Holywell Dene Path – Seaton Sluice Beach loop from Newsham

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Holywell Dene Path – Seaton Sluice Beach loop from Newsham

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Holywell Dene Path – Seaton Sluice Beach loop from Newsham

01:30

13.9km

50m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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7.09 km

Holywell Dene Path

Highlight (Segment) • River

a lot of damage has been made due to the storms but that does not put me off visiting the place, its so peaceful and some beautiful wild life on the plesent walk

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9.61 km

Stairlight Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Take a short scramble up amongst the trees and you can see the (small) ruin of Stairlight Castle. (Please note this is on a short ‘no cycling’ section of the route.)

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9.87 km

Twisted Tree by Seaton Burn

Highlight • Natural Monument

great views and great for a photo

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10.0 km

Riverside Path to Seaton Sluice

Highlight • River

Quite a nice section to ride on, there is a single track adjacent to the river leading up to Seaton Sluice

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10.6 km

Seaton Sluice Beach

Highlight • Natural

To the north of Seaton Sluice, the views across the wide sandy beach and dunes is fantastic. From here you can walk across the beach or take the dune path towards South Sands.

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12.4 km

Cyclists' Memorial Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

If you sit on the bench facing the sculpture you see it’s all joined.
Upon approaching the memorial this looks like 7 shattered pillars.

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13.7 km

Beach Huts at Blyth

Highlight • Structure

These can be rented out for the day over the summer months.

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13.7 km

Blyth South Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Colourful beach huts overlook the vast stretch of sand. The beach is a popular with surfers, and a great spot for observing marine wildlife. Look out for dolphins, seals, or porpoises out to sea.

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13.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

1.67 km

514 m

289 m

208 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.44 km

3.12 km

2.71 km

2.24 km

1.47 km

908 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 1 July

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Holywell Dene Path – Seaton Sluice Beach loop from Newsham

Holywell Dene Path

Stairlight Castle Ruins

Twisted Tree by Seaton Burn

Riverside Path to Seaton Sluice

Seaton Sluice Beach

Cyclists' Memorial Sculpture

Beach Huts at Blyth

Blyth South Beach

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