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Northumbria Short Circuits Group

We are the Northumbria Short Circuit Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

Please arrive early to be sure of parking in this beautiful coastal area.

There are toilets at the start of the walk. You may like to use sticks as there are 48 steps winding gradually through trees at the beginning & 5 low stiles throughout.

The walk is mostly on good surfaces with lovely scenery, Holywell Well Pond Nature Reserve, Seaton Delaval Hall, Woodland & spring flowers will be at their best as we head down the Dene & lovely coastal views along to St Mary’s Lighthouse.

We will stop for lunch half way.

Seaton Sluice has pubs, fish & chips & coffee shops a beach & harbour that you may like to visit at the end. Seaton Delaval Hall is nearby.

Saturday, 12 April 2025
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
2:30 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
10.5km / 6.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 33085 77115
Nearest postcode:
NE26 4JY
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Start time:
10:30 am

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Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking