Easington Miners' Pit Cage – Shippersea Bay loop from Hawthorn Dene SSSI

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Easington Miners' Pit Cage – Shippersea Bay loop from Hawthorn Dene SSSI

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Easington Miners' Pit Cage – Shippersea Bay loop from Hawthorn Dene SSSI

00:34

5.13km

70m

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 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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760 m

Easington Miners' Pit Cage

Highlight • Historical Site

Miners pit cage (reconstructed) in the location of an old mine shaft. Gravel tracks lead you up with fantastic views across the East Coast.

Tip by

1.84 km

Shippersea Bay

Highlight • Natural

Steep path down to the cliff into the bay

Tip by

3.78 km

View of the Durham Heritage Coast

Highlight • Beach

Great spot to take in the views. especially in warm summer weather

Tip by

3.79 km

View Along the Cliffs

Highlight • Natural Monument

5.13 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.69 km

1.82 km

400 m

113 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.94 km

1.40 km

752 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monday 5 October

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Easington Miners' Pit Cage – Shippersea Bay loop from Hawthorn Dene SSSI

Easington Miners' Pit Cage

Shippersea Bay

View of the Durham Heritage Coast

View Along the Cliffs

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