10.1 miles
Explorer Map 316, - Newcastle upon Tyne
This walk is very straightforward and should present no
problems with regard to navigation or gradients. Although there are
two stiles to cross, this is the limit of any inaccessibility.
The first section of the walk takes one from Seaton Delaval Hall (there
is a free car park adjacent to the Hall), to Seaton Sluice.
From Seaton Sluice the walk is a there-and-back to Ridley Park in Blyth.
For this, you can either use the Eve Black Walkway (a surfaced pathway)
or the beach.
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link.
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Park in the car park at Seaton Delaval Hall (NZ321 766).
Turn left outside the main gates of the Hall. Take the footpath beside
the A190 for about 400 yards, and turn left into the lane by Harbord Terrace.
Continue Southwards for about 3/4 mile along the farm track.
At NZ352 752 there is a track on the left which heads towards Holywell
Dene. Just before the Dene, there is a sharpish drop (steps provided)
to Seaton Burn.
At the Burn, turn left and follow the path beside the Burn to Seaton Sluice.
Cross the road bridge into Seaton Sluice.
From the village, descend to the harbour, then cross over by the footbridge.
Now head towards Blyth, initially beside the A190 but soon taking either
the Eve Black Walkway or simply using the beach.
In Blyth, continue beside the main road to eventually reach Ridley Park.
Return to Seaton Sluice, where you take the footpath beside the A190 to
return to the car park at Seaton Delaval Hall.