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Seaton Sluice Harbour – Holywell Dene loop from Seaton Sluice

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Seaton Sluice Harbour – Holywell Dene loop from Seaton Sluice

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4.6

(10)

117

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Seaton Sluice Harbour – Holywell Dene loop from Seaton Sluice

03:16

12.7km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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66 m

Seaton Sluice Beach

Highlight • Natural

To the north of Seaton Sluice, the views across the wide sandy beach and dunes is fantastic. From here you can walk across the beach or take the dune path towards South Sands.

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277 m

Seaton Sluice Harbour

Highlight • Structure

The small harbor of the dreamy coastal town of Seaton Sluice has its own charm. On the calm waters of Seaton Burn are countless colorful boats waiting to be navigated …

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1.20 km

Stairlight Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

Take a short scramble up amongst the trees and you can see the (small) ruin of Stairlight Castle. (Please note this is on a short ‘no cycling’ section of the route.)

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3.79 km

Holywell Dene Tunnel

Highlight • Structure

Beautiful place in the winter, plenty of 🐦 including Robins that are very friendly and like to come close

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6.61 km

Admiral George Delaval Monument

Highlight • Monument

This is hidden away just at the side of the road - would be nice to see it renovated with a story beside it

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8.22 km

View of Seaton Delaval Hall

Highlight • Other

the bridleway parallel to the Avenue is a good track. Can head down towards Sluice. Often cows in a couple of the fields, havent had any trouble with them though

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9.26 km

Holywell Dene and Seaton Burn

Highlight • Viewpoint

Holywell Dene is a tree-lined valley through which the Seaton Burn flows to Seaton Sluice. It’s a fantastic walk through the woods down to the coast, and the footbridges that …

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10.7 km

Holywell Dene

Highlight • Natural

My absolute favorite place to visit. Such a beautiful walk with lots of attractive things to see. Lots of different bird species. And beautiful sounds from the river flowing. Highly recommended

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12.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.19 km

5.27 km

108 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.79 km

3.59 km

2.17 km

1.00 km

844 m

272 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 25 June

28°C

18°C

74 %

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Seaton Sluice Harbour – Holywell Dene loop from Seaton Sluice

Seaton Sluice Beach

Seaton Sluice Harbour

Stairlight Castle Ruins

Holywell Dene Tunnel

Admiral George Delaval Monument

View of Seaton Delaval Hall

Holywell Dene and Seaton Burn

Holywell Dene

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