Walks you can reach from Seaham by train
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Alternatively, view walks directly from Seaham.
Horden to Hartlepool (Durham)
8 minutes direct from Seaham.
Recommended: A varied route through nature reserves and beaches.
Coastal: four fifths along the coast.
Time: 7h30 (6h walking, 1h30 lunch)
Warnings: About two miles around the port alongside a main road.
Walk details: Railwalks.
Billingham to Hartlepool (Durham)
30 minutes direct from Seaham.
A lengthy route with substantial pavement sections at the start and end and narrow countryside footpaths in between. The section around Cowpen Bewley Woodland Park is the nicest but also the most challenging terrain. Can be muddy when wet.
Time: 5h30 (4h walking, 1h30 lunch)
Warnings: The route crosses the busy A689; the safer crossing point is slightly east of the line shown, at the traffic lights. Can be muddy.
Walk details: Slow Ways.
East Boldon to Sunderland (Durham)
9 minutes direct from Seaham.
A good route making use of a riverside path and off-road sections as far as possible through otherwise urban areas and including an attractive park. Some path closures near a quarry require short detours. Passes Fulwell Quarry, which has many alternative paths.
Time: 3h30 (2h walking, 1h30 lunch)
Walk details: Slow Ways.