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Durham Coast

North East

County Durham's coastline has evolved from its industrial past to become a haven for wildlife

Nose's Point Car Park, East Cliff Road, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 7PS

A stony beach; low morning sunlight casts an orange glow onto the face of cliffs to the left and larger rocks in the foreground. The sea to the right is dark blue-grey and thin clouds above have a purple tinge.

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Visiting the Durham Coast with your dog 

Find out all you need to know about exploring the Durham Coast with your canine companion, along with guidance to help ensure everyone enjoys their visit. Durham Coast is a three pawprint rated place.

Two visitors and a black dog walk beside the sea on a sunny beach with clear blue sky above
Two visitors walking through the grounds of Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal with the abbey ruins in the background

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