Blackhall Rocks

Walks, England, County Durham
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Blackhall Rocks

Blackhall Colliery, Durham

by jake14

  • 1hr 25m / 0.8km
  • 37

A walk around the Blackhall Beach in Blackhall Colliery, Durham

  • Wildlife
  • Great views
  • Picnic spot
  • Parking
  • Dog friendly
  • Child friendly

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  1. Park up and walk along the heights of the cliff edges and hear the roar of the tide crashing in and out of the caves

    Step 1: Park up and walk along the heights of the cliff edges and hear the roar of the tide crashing in and out of the caves

  2. Park up and walk along the heights of the cliff edges and hear the roar of the tide crashing in and out of the caves

    Step 2: Park up and walk along the heights of the cliff edges and hear the roar of the tide crashing in and out of the caves

  3. Hearing the wind rustle through the grass and whistle around the limestone you’re at the option of going down a beaten path or a marked one

    Step 3: Hearing the wind rustle through the grass and whistle around the limestone you’re at the option of going down a beaten path or a marked one

  4. We found this gap in the rocks that leads to the beach but is rather steep and slippery.

    Step 4: We found this gap in the rocks that leads to the beach but is rather steep and slippery.

  5. Ending up on the beachfront you’re greeted with a fast moving tide and rumbling waves

    Step 5: Ending up on the beachfront you’re greeted with a fast moving tide and rumbling waves

  6. Step 6:

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