Croxdale Viaduct – Hawthorn Dene Nature Reserve loop from Hawthorn Dene SSSI

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Croxdale Viaduct – Hawthorn Dene Nature Reserve loop from Hawthorn Dene SSSI

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Croxdale Viaduct – Hawthorn Dene Nature Reserve loop from Hawthorn Dene SSSI

01:09

4.21km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

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2.08 km

Hawthorn Dene Viaduct and Beach

Highlight • Beach

May require some hike-a-bike, but well worth the effort once on the beach.

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2.24 km

Croxdale Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

2.49 km

Hawthorn Dene Nature Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

A pretty stretch of woodland that follows the Hawthorn Burn inland from the coast. The area is a designated nature reserve.

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4.21 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.09 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.55 km

1.37 km

174 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 6 October

14°C

6°C

74 %

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Croxdale Viaduct – Hawthorn Dene Nature Reserve loop from Hawthorn Dene SSSI

Hawthorn Dene Viaduct and Beach

Croxdale Viaduct

Hawthorn Dene Nature Reserve

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