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Hawthorn Dene Nature Reserve – Blast Beach, Seaham loop from Hawthorn Dene SSSI

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North East England

Hawthorn Dene Nature Reserve – Blast Beach, Seaham loop from Hawthorn Dene SSSI

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Hawthorn Dene Nature Reserve – Blast Beach, Seaham loop from Hawthorn Dene SSSI

01:13

10.6km

120m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

2.16 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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2

3.89 km

Hawthorn Hive

Highlight • Rest Area

great spot but careful crossing the railway line

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3

5.32 km

Blast Beach

Highlight • Beach

Blast beach was once described as one of the most polluted beaches in the world. The waste and effluent from the local mines was dumped straight onto the beach up …

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4

7.11 km

Blast Beach, Seaham

Highlight • Beach

were open scene of alien 3 was filmed

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B

10.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.99 km

1.71 km

942 m

522 m

216 m

182 m

Surfaces

4.07 km

2.63 km

1.20 km

944 m

899 m

809 m

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