Horden Beach
Peterlee, County Durham
A lot of coal spoil was dumped on Horden beach which is in the process of dispersing. This is a long beach backed by an extensive National Trust Area and bordered at it's south end by the picturesque Denesmouth.
Beach Type
Sand/ShingleFacilities
NoneActivities
Coastal walksFishing
Nature and Wildlife
This is a long beach with a lot of space to stretch your legs.Water Quality
Not TestedLifeguard
NoDogs
No dog restrictions.Location
Nearest town: PeterleeCounty: County Durham
Latitude/Longitude: 54.7753, -1.30503
Postcode: SR8 4TE
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
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Access
From Peterlee. head east towards the coast and Horden. Access to the beach is either south of the town or from the road between Horden and Easington Colliery.Nearest Railway Stations
Seaham (Approx. 5 miles away)Hartlepool (Approx. 7 miles away)
Seaton Carew (Approx. 9 miles away)
Sunderland (Approx. 10 miles away)