Druridge Bay Coast Walk

Crook & Weardale Group

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Overview

The direction of the route (clockwise or anti-clockwise depends on the tide and the weather - so either along the England Coast Path and back along the beach , or the other way around! No ascent but could be refreshing!

Sunday, 26 October 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:30 pm

Difficulty:: Leisurely
Distance:: 14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:: 15.2m / 50ft
Type:: circular

Druridge Bay Visitor Centre - England Coast Path - Cresswell - return along the beach (or the other way around)

Features

Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
Toilets available
Car parking available
Dog friendly
No Stiles

Starting point

Grid reference:: NZ 27072 99669
Nearest postcode:: NE61 5BX
what3words:: shifts.simmer.butternut

Start time:: 10:00 am

Druridge Bay Country Park pay and display car parks - meet near the visitor centre/cafe

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