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Seaham Beach – South Hetton Colliery Memorial loop from Seaham

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North East England

Seaham Beach – South Hetton Colliery Memorial loop from Seaham

Moderate

5.0

(3)

46

riders

Seaham Beach – South Hetton Colliery Memorial loop from Seaham

02:00

29.8km

200m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.57 km for 81 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

275 m

Crow Woodland

Forest

2

1.21 km

Tommy Statue (Seaham)

Highlight • Historical Site

3

1.61 km

Tommy War Memorial, Seaham

Highlight • Monument

This striking statue was created by artist Ray Lonsdale. Found close to the Seaham war memorial on the seafront, the huge steel soldier depicts a soldier from World War I. …

Tip by

4

2.94 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.

Tip by

5

7.67 km

Tunnel Entrance

Highlight • Structure

6

11.1 km

View of Great Eppleton Wind Farm

Highlight • Structure

Perfect spring summer on a nice day

Tip by

7

14.1 km

South Hetton Colliery Wheel

Highlight • Monument

8

14.2 km

South Hetton Colliery Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Check out the names and dates of former miners, engraved into the bricks of the monument

Tip by

9

17.3 km

South Hetton to Shotton Railway Path

Highlight • Structure

This track has recently been tarmacked from "South Hetton" to "Shotton" the restriction in the photo is not there now

Tip by

B

29.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.94 km

7.30 km

4.49 km

4.20 km

2.14 km

1.77 km

Surfaces

13.3 km

9.14 km

4.85 km

1.61 km

910 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Monday 5 October

14°C

9°C

42 %

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