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Durham Heritage Coast, Durham

4.7

#1 of 7 in Outdoors in Durham

Historic Walking Area · Hidden Gem · Beach

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Take a walk along the cliffs of Durham Heritage Coast, a once-booming coal mining area now restored to its natural beauty, including the spectacular rock pools at Blackhall rocks. The 17.7 km (11 mi) trail running along the cliffs from Seaham to Crimdon in the south makes a great way to take in the scenery. The coast supports a variety of plant and animal life, and features hidden caves, streams, and waterfalls. If you have time, explore the coast's towns with shops and cafes. Plan my trip to Durham with suggested itineraries provided by Inspirock.

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Durham Heritage Coast reviews

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4.7

By AJJP1

I had a wonderful walk on Blackhall Beach this afternoon . A huge, clean beach. Hardly anyone about . Easy free parking, nice paths down onto the beach . No litter . Signs of the coal heritage of...

I had a wonderful walk on Blackhall Beach this afternoon . A huge, clean beach. Hardly anyone about . Easy free parking, nice paths down onto the beach . No litter . Signs of the coal heritage of... more »
By PeterReigate

This is a beautiful part of our coastline. Wild, windy and exhillarating. The coast road runs a little inland so it is necessary to park in one of the several car parks and walk down on to the beack..... more

This is a beautiful part of our coastline. Wild, windy and exhillarating. The coast road runs a little inland so it is necessary to park in one of the several car parks and walk down on to the beack..... more »

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By Rebecca Flintoff

Great quiet and peaceful beach. Our dog absolutely loved it. Lovely local walk.

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By Paul Cryan

Seaham beach is forever changing due to the rapid coastal erosion and the active slumps on to the beach. Caves and stacks are coming and going all the time. Look down and you'll soon see the famous sea glass amongst the sand. Great little walk, dog friendly too

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