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Explore the colourful and dramatic landscape of Durham’s Heritage Coast with its beaches, rugged cliffs and imposing headlands. A truly stunning location, the Heritage Coast is recognised internationally for its rare plants and wildlife. Follow the coastal path that runs along much of the coast leading you through a colourful mosaic of grasslands, wildflowers, flora and fauna, through areas of natural, historical and geological interest. Enjoy spectacular views along the coastline and out across the sea as the North Sea air blows away the cobwebs. The limestone grasslands of the cliff tops are one of the UK's most protected habitats and home to unique and varied wildlife. Inland from the coast are hidden denes containing remnants of ancient yew and ash woodland. The largest is the picturesque Castle Eden Dene, a National Nature Reserve with 550 acres of natural woodland and 12 miles of footpaths. A peaceful and tranquil place, it is home to over 450 species of plants and wild flowers, many of which are typical of ancient woodlands that date back to pre-medieval times. Seaham is a lively harbour town on Durham’s Heritage Coast and is home to one of the oldest churches in the country and an award-winning spa hotel.
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Recent Reviews:
Michael N
Cheadle Hulme, United Kingdom
Nice to see the changes over time
Tuesday, 7th September 2021
Motored up the coastline from Crimdon Dene to Seaham visiting various beaches that used to be unusable due to all the coal waste deposited in the area.
Over the last 20+ years since the last mine...
Read full reviewDr_Waugh
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Family
Beautiful part of the world
Thursday, 20th January 2022
A lovely visit here taking in two of the beaches. Blast beach to the south of Seaham harbour and Seaham north beach or Seaham Hall beach to the north.
Both interesting and stunning in their own...
Read full reviewdavidwilliambarnes
Blackpool, United Kingdom
Couples
Wild
Tuesday, 22nd February 2022
Went for a drive and a walk between Seaham and Sunderland. It was during the recent storms of Eunice and Franklyn so you could imagine how wild it was - a bracing but invigorating walk. The coastline...
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Open all year (1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022) |