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County Durham's coastline has evolved from its industrial past to become a haven for wildlife

Nose's Point Car Park, East Cliff Road, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 7PS

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A stony beach; low morning sunlight casts an orange glow onto the face of cliffs to the left and larger rocks in the foreground. The sea to the right is dark blue-grey and thin clouds above have a purple tinge.

Accessible paths from Easington Colliery, Fox Holes Dene and Lime Kiln Gill car parks. Diverse, uneven, steep terrain elsewhere.
Durham Coast access statement
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Wheelchair accessible paths available from Easington Colliery, Fox Holes Dene and Lime Kiln Gill car parks
Steps/uneven terrain
Cliff top paths have uneven surfaces and steep gradients in places. Beaches are accessed via steep steps
Nose's Point Car Park, East Cliff Road, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 7PS
01915293161
durhamcoast@nationaltrust.org.uk

Two visitors and a black dog walk beside the sea on a sunny beach with clear blue sky above

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