Holywell Dene – Holywell Dene Path loop from Newsham

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Holywell Dene – Holywell Dene Path loop from Newsham

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Holywell Dene – Holywell Dene Path loop from Newsham

03:33

13.9km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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295 m

Blyth Bandstand

Highlight • Monument

Blyth Bandstand dates from c.1929.[1] It is situated by the South Beach promenade, in Beach Gardens, which were laid out by 1950. The bandstand is considered an iconic landmark and regularly plays host to live music.

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4.09 km

Seaton Sluice Beach

Highlight • Natural

To the north of Seaton Sluice, the views across the wide sandy beach and dunes is fantastic. From here you can walk across the beach or take the dune path towards South Sands.

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5.05 km

Stairlight Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Take a short scramble up amongst the trees and you can see the (small) ruin of Stairlight Castle. (Please note this is on a short ‘no cycling’ section of the route.)

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5.96 km

Holywell Dene

Highlight • Natural

My absolute favorite place to visit. Such a beautiful walk with lots of attractive things to see. Lots of different bird species. And beautiful sounds from the river flowing. Highly recommended

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5.97 km

Holywell Dene Path

Highlight (Segment) • River

a lot of damage has been made due to the storms but that does not put me off visiting the place, its so peaceful and some beautiful wild life on the plesent walk

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7.55 km

Holywell Dene Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

Beautiful place in the winter, plenty of 🐦 including Robins that are very friendly and like to come close

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9.34 km

Admiral George Delaval Monument

Highlight • Monument

This is hidden away just at the side of the road - would be nice to see it renovated with a story beside it

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13.7 km

Blyth South Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Colourful beach huts overlook the vast stretch of sand. The beach is a popular with surfers, and a great spot for observing marine wildlife. Look out for dolphins, seals, or porpoises out to sea.

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13.9 km

End point

Parking

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