Albion Guide
Menu
Map

Areas

Protected landscapesCountry estatesNature reservesCountry parksCoastlineIslands

Routes

TrailsWaterways

Natural spots

Hills & peaksLakes & lochsWaterfallsBeaches & swimmingViewpointsCavesSSSIs

Historic places

Castles & strongholdsAbbeys & prioriesAncient stonesRoman sitesBattlefieldsChalk figuresNational Trust

Villages & landmarks

Villages & townsPubs & restaurantsChurchesHouses & gardensFarms, vineyards & producersWindmillsLighthousesOther sightsAttractionsFolliesOutdoor saunas

Near you

By townBy countyBy station
Saved

Hesledon Moor West

Access unclearno public right of way confirmed — check locally before setting out

Save this place
Open in full map →Full map →
OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles · data from OpenStreetMap · terrain Mapzen/AWS

Hesledon Moor West is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in County Durham, covering 0.08 km². It is one of 85 SSSIs in the county. For arrivals by rail, Seaham Station is about 5.3 km to the north-east. Eppleton Grassland and Durham Coast SSSI are among the SSSIs within 5.3 km.

More places to visit near Hesledon Moor West

Photo along the King Charles III England Coast Path, a 2,700-mile National Trail in England.

King Charles III England Coast Path

National Trail

One path around a whole country — beach, clifftop and seawall the entire way round England's coast, opening stretch by stretch.

5.3 km E · spans 24 counties

Photo: Nose's Point and Blast Beach, a viewpoint near Sunderland, County Durham, north east England.Highlight

Nose's Point and Blast Beach

Viewpoint near Sunderland

Headland south of Seaham looking over the once-blackened, now-recovering sands of Blast Beach.

5.5 km NE

Photo of The Tommy, a landmark near Sunderland, County Durham, north east England.Highlight

The Tommy

Landmark near Sunderland

Ray Lonsdale's weathered-steel First World War soldier sitting on Seaham seafront, head bowed.

6.1 km NE

Photo of Seaham Beach, a swimming spot near Sunderland, County Durham, north east England.Highlight

Seaham Beach

Designated bathing water near Sunderland

Sea-glass beach and the 'Tommy' war statue.

6.4 km NE

Photo of Castle Eden Dene, a gorge near Horden, County Durham, north east England.Highlight

Castle Eden Dene

Gorge near Horden

The largest ancient woodland in north-east England, a deep wooded ravine running down to the coast at Horden.

8.3 km SE

Photo of Penshaw Monument, an ancient site near Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, north east England.Iconic

Penshaw Monument

Ancient site near Sunderland

Greek-temple folly on a prominent hill.

10.5 km NW