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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Sunderland and Seaham.
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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Sunderland and Seaham.
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This route has been reviewed by 3 people.
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Route status - Live
Reviews - 3
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Is this route good enough? - Yes (3)
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Geography information system (GIS) data
Total length
Maximum elevation
Minimum elevation
Start and end points
Sunderland
Grid Ref
NZ3974356908
Lat / Lon
54.90533° / -1.38173°
Easting / Northing
439,743E / 556,908N
What3Words
army.cages.locate
Seaham
Grid Ref
NZ4204649560
Lat / Lon
54.83911° / -1.34688°
Easting / Northing
442,046E / 549,560N
What3Words
curving.fame.palace
Sunsea One's land is
| Sunderland | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | NZ3974356908 |
| Lat / Lon | 54.90533° / -1.38173° |
| Easting / Northing | 439,743E / 556,908N |
| What3Words | army.cages.locate |
| Seaham | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | NZ4204649560 |
| Lat / Lon | 54.83911° / -1.34688° |
| Easting / Northing | 442,046E / 549,560N |
| What3Words | curving.fame.palace |
| Arable | 54.4% |
| Urban | 40.7% |
| Woods | 4.9% |
Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018
reviews
Philip Le Marquand
02 Aug 2024I walked this route between Sunderland and Seaham. The walk from the railway station at the start took us along city streets and then through an attractive park. We then walked along several streets and back lanes before heading down to the coast where we joined the England Coast Pat. The route took us along the cliffs towards Seaham along well signed and fairly well maintained paths. At Seaham Hall Carpark we headed inland towards the town centre and our destination. This was a very pleasant route in warm summer weather with just a couple of patches of mud to negotiate.
Jana B
13 Jun 2024This is a great route to walk on a day walk, particularly if the weather is good. It's mostly very flat -- there is a steep climb up the stairs from the North Beach at Seaham to access the route if you choose to walk on the beach, but it's also possible to continue on the pavement, which involves less climbing.
The majority of the route follows the England Coast Path (waymarked at points) but it's also possible to change/alter slightly (e.g. by walking alongside train tracks rather than the cliffs). Ryhope Dene/access to beach is worth a stop.
I would advise caution if very windy (as bits across cliffs between Ryhope and Seaham are very close to the edge and it's very exposed) and if it has rained recently -- the fields easily become waterlogged on the same stretch. Otherwise some fantastic views, plus a variety of rest stops at both ends (Seaham and Sunderland); if stuck/pressed halfway, a detour to Grangetown services is an option.
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Saira
16 Jan 2023I loved walking this coastal route! It's direct, easy to follow and defo the best and most scenic way to get to Seaham from Sunderland. I walked it in winter and the path gets very muddy in some places. I'd recommend stopping at Ryhope beach, it feels like a hidden gem (Check tide times) !.
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