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North East England

Ryhope Dene Beach – Seaham Beach loop from Ryhope

Hiking trails & Routes

North East England

Ryhope Dene Beach – Seaham Beach loop from Ryhope

Moderate

25

hikers

Ryhope Dene Beach – Seaham Beach loop from Ryhope

03:09

12.0km

100m

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: May 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.61 km

Ryhope Dene Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Rugged beach, a mixture of rocky cliff faces with some smooth sand best accessed when the tide is out.

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2

1.79 km

Pincushion Rocks (The Camel)

Highlight • Beach

4.26 km

Beach

Beach

4

4.59 km

Seaham Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views out to the North Sea. There is also plenty of parking here, if you were looking for an alternative start to this route.

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5

5.15 km

Vane Tempest Colliery Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

Artwork and historical facts about the mining works

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6

5.81 km

Seaham Harbour Pier

Highlight • Beach

If you park at the top car park next to cafe. And walk all the way along to Noses Point and Blast Beach. Then loop back. This is a great there and back 10K

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7

6.02 km

The Brothers – The Inspiration of the Miners Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

Mining sculpture near to the town

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8

6.43 km

Seaham Artillery Gun

Highlight • Monument

9

8.60 km

Ryhope Dene

Highlight • Natural

B

12.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.22 km

894 m

883 m

589 m

425 m

Surfaces

7.91 km

2.16 km

1.23 km

458 m

202 m

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