Durham Heritage Coast – Seaham Harbour loop from Seaham

Durham Heritage Coast – Seaham Harbour loop from Seaham

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Durham Heritage Coast – Seaham Harbour loop from Seaham

01:06

20.3km

190m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 15.6 km for 100 m

After 16.0 km for 146 m

After 18.4 km for 77 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

5.68 km

Fishing Lake Road

Highlight • Trail

15.9 km

Durham Heritage Coast

Highlight • Natural Monument

If you're familiar with the film Alien 3 then this breathtaking view is in the opening scene.

Tip by

16.1 km

View of Blast Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

I always prefer walking down the bank onto the beach and going up the stairs at the other end of the beach. Rather than the reverse.

Tip by

18.0 km

Seaham Harbour

Highlight • Structure

18.2 km

The Brothers – The Inspiration of the Miners Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

Mining sculpture near to the town

Tip by

18.4 km

Church Street, Seaham

Highlight • Settlement

Main shopping street in Seaham

Tip by

18.8 km

Above Beyond Below Miners Mural

Highlight • Monument

20.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.13 km

7.22 km

2.93 km

470 m

462 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.1 km

5.36 km

1.99 km

697 m

145 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

16°C

7°C

34 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Durham Heritage Coast – Seaham Harbour loop from Seaham

Fishing Lake Road

Durham Heritage Coast

View of Blast Beach

Seaham Harbour

The Brothers – The Inspiration of the Miners Sculpture

Church Street, Seaham

Above Beyond Below Miners Mural

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