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Washington Wetland Centre – Cox Green Footbridge loop from Seaburn

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North East England

Washington Wetland Centre – Cox Green Footbridge loop from Seaburn

Hard

4.7

(3)

13

hikers

Washington Wetland Centre – Cox Green Footbridge loop from Seaburn

06:09

23.3km

230m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

4.28 km

View of the Cretehauser Shipwreck

Highlight • Monument

Just after WW1, steel was in short supply and so a number of boats were built of concrete, the tug 'Cretehauser' being one of them.

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2

5.18 km

View of Claxheugh Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

Impressive view of Claxheugh Rock from the opposite side of the river through an opening in the trees.

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3

6.59 km

The Shipwrights Pub

Highlight • Other

9.31 km

North Wood

Forest

5

9.71 km

Washington Wetland Centre

Highlight • Natural

The centre lies on the banks of the River Wear and provides an
inspirational example of how sound conservation management allows
wildlife to thrive in the midst of a largely …

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6

11.7 km

Cox Green Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

Wonderful little stopping point if you are on the C2C route heading towards Sunderland. You have to come off the route just after James Steel Park and cross a Wonderfull …

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7

13.1 km

Sunken Boat on the River Wear

Highlight • Structure

A good place to spot kingfishers

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15.2 km

White Heugh

Forest

9

15.6 km

Hylton Viaduct

Highlight • Other

10

17.1 km

Claxheugh Rock

Highlight • Climb

B

23.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

5.48 km

3.28 km

2.04 km

682 m

485 m

Surfaces

8.78 km

5.75 km

4.74 km

2.94 km

924 m

< 100 m

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