Section 4 of 6, Northumberland Coast Path
Seahouses to Belford
10.2 miles (16.5 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: NU 219 320. Finish: NU 108 338. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 246 m of climbing and 204 m of descent; highest point 57 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Seahouses.
- Bus stops
- Seahouses, King Street adj Crown Street, 160 m from the start. Directions NU 218 319King Street, 190 m from the start. Directions NU 219 318Seahouses, King Street, 380 m from the start. Directions NU 221 317
- Car parks
- Station Yard Car Park (pay), 60 m from the start. Directions NU 218 320Car park, 160 m from the start. Directions NU 217 320North Sunderland Harbour (pay), 200 m from the start. Directions NU 218 322
Getting back
The section finishes at Belford. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Craft Gallery, 50 m from the finish. Directions NU 108 339Belford, Post Office, 80 m from the finish. Directions NU 108 339South Lodge, 250 m from the finish. Directions NU 109 336
Planning the Northumberland Coast Path
- Planning the whole trail: northumberlandcoastpath.org.
- The guidebook the trail recommends: The official Northumberland Coast Path Guidebook.
- Baggage transfer: Carrylite Baggage Transfer.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 41%, earth, rock and mud 10%; the rest (43%) isn't recorded.
About 41% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 6 stiles, 6 kissing gates, 8 gates, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 35 m in a kilometre (1 in 29), starting 8.1 miles in.
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