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Coastal Point to point

Blyth Harbour to Seaton Sluice

Walk

Northumberland

Distance
3.6 mi
Walking time
1h 10m–1h 30m
Difficulty
Easy
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About this walk

Follow the coast south from Blyth harbour to Seaton Sluice, with a green detour through Ridley Park. Start on High Quay, walk along the harbour frontage and turn inland to the park. After following the park paths, continue south past the coast defences and onto the promenade. The route follows the Eve Black Way behind the dunes to Seaton Sluice, then crosses the road bridge to finish at Fountain Head car park.

Allow about two hours, longer if you stop along the way. Most of the route is surfaced, though it is exposed to wind and there are road crossings. It stays on the coastal path rather than the beach. Plan the return before setting out: Go North East service 309 links Seaton Sluice with Blyth, and the bus station is a walk from High Quay. Check the current timetable.

Walk details

Walk type
Point to point
Category
Coastal
Distance
3.6 mi (5.7 km)
Walking time
1h 10m–1h 30m
Walking time excludes breaks. Allow extra time for stops and conditions. Ascent is not yet included; allow extra time for climbs.
Explorer
Yes, off the beaten track

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Along the route

19 places
catapult Offshore Renewable Energy
Information
Parking
Essentials · 0.1 mi along
National Cycle Network 1 Guidepost
Guidepost · 0.2 mi along
National Cycle Network 1 Guidepost
Guidepost · 0.4 mi along
Information
Navigation · 0.5 mi along
Mister Ridley’s
Cafe · 0.5 mi along
Information
Navigation · 0.6 mi along
NCN National Route 1
Guidepost · 0.6 mi along
Blyth Connections
Information · 0.7 mi along
Information
Navigation · 0.7 mi along
Public Water Pump
Drinking Water · 0.7 mi along
Ridley Park
Toilets · 0.7 mi along
National Cycle Network 1 Guidepost
Guidepost · 0.8 mi along
Wensleydale Convenience Store
Shop · 0.9 mi along
Beach Way Car Park
Parking · 1.5 mi along
Toilets
Essentials · 1.7 mi along
Drinking Water
Essentials · 1.7 mi along
Parking
Essentials · 2.9 mi along
Fountain Head Car Park
Parking · 3.5 mi along

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