Seaham, Lord Byron and the Durham Coast
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A leisurely 9.5 mile walk from the beautiful Seaham (sometime home to Lord Byron, his house now a spa hotel for those needing a little pampering) along the County Durham coast, alternating coastal views and beach vistas with nipping in and out of verdant denes. We'll take time out to have lunch and afternoon tea on the beach, before using the train to return to Seaham from Horden to Seaham.
We'll take time to have a post walk cake before departing. Please note that this is a linear walk. We'll be parking in and leaving from Seaham and using a train to return from Horden (approx £1.70 not included).
Dogs are welcome - note that sections are a cliff-top walk with wide path, and there are good quality steps to go down into and out of the Denes.
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All photos were taken by the co-leader (ncl_toby) on a previous walk in the area. Outdoorlads has permission to use them
What to bring
Hand sanitiser and a face covering: whilst we are living with Covid-19, please bring your own to events to help keep everyone safe
Water: bring at least two litres
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Day rucksack: typically 20-30 litres, they are comfortable to wear and allow you to use your arms freely
Boots: waterproof and breathable and designed for hiking, trainers are OK if the ground is dry and there’s little chance of rain
Gaiters: recommended for wet weather or boggy conditions
Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters
Layered clothing: lets you quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and in cooler weather add an outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece)
Trousers: ideally no jeans as they become heavy and cold in the rain, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and on warm days shorts are OK
Waterproof jacket: essential when hiking in all but the calmest of weather, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry
Gloves: Windproof, or better still, waterproof gloves are the best choice, bring a spare pair if expecting rain
Hat or cap: stay warm in winter and shaded in summer
Sunglasses: for any sunny day, even in winter
Sun cream: can be useful even on cloudy and winter days
Snacks: bring biscuits, energy bars, gels, bananas, chocolate or dried fruit for example and put them somewhere easy to get hold of
Lunch: bring a packed lunch unless otherwise stated
Food & drink
Please bring lunch, snacks and a flask. There's nowhere to buy anything en route until the end of the walk