DCC 26536

Horden

Location...

A walk of nature......sea and history

56

64

58

59

60

61

63

A194(M)

62

Sunderland

Hartlepool

Middlesbrough

Durham

DarlingtonStockton-on-Tees

A19

A689

A68 A1A66

A179

A689A167

A1018

A1231A692

A181

A66

A174

A690

A19

A19

Durham TeesValley Airport

NewcastleInternational Airport

Horden is situated off the A1086Coast Road north of Hartlepool, on the coast of County Durham.

Public TransportInformation

For information on getting to thecoast using public transport,please go to www.traveline.info, or telephone 0871 200 22 33.

Introduction

Preparing for the walk

Horden is a former coal mining village situated on thecoast of County Durham. Although coal miningdominated the village for almost 90 years the village’spast can be traced back to medieval times. Old mapsshow very few settlements in and around Horden withCotsford Farm and Horden Hall probably being theoldest link to the village’s past. Both these oldfarmsteads are still standing and are landmarks on thiswalk.

Please take care on this walk. It is advisable to wearwalking shoes/boots as the routes could become muddyin places. Be prepared for changing weather conditionsand wear or carry appropriate clothing and a map.

Our coastal village walk leaflets have been designed asa guide to help you in your discovery and exploration ofthe Durham Coast with routes linked to the DurhamCoastal Path.

Scan the codeto find out moreabout DurhamHeritage Coast.

Newcastle

Seaham

Blackhall

Easington

Seaham

Wingate

North

A179

B1281

B1283

B1287

A182

A181

A1086

A19

A1(M)

A1(M)

A19

A19

Peterlee

A19

HordenPeterlee

A167

The Countryside Code

Respect, protect, enjoy!

Respectother peoplelConsider the local community and otherpeople enjoying the outdoors.

lLeave gates and property as you findthem and follow paths unless wideraccess is available.

Protectthe natural environmentlLeave no trace of your visit and takeyour litter home.

lKeep dogs under effective control

Enjoythe outdoorslPlan ahead and be prepared.lFollow advice and local signs.

Starting point

Start/finish:Car park opposite pit wheel

Grid reference:NZ442416

Length:4miles / 7kms

Time:Approximately 2½ hours

S

Horden Colliery in its heydaySt Mary’s church

County Hall Durham DH1 5UQ

Telephone: 03000 268 131E-mail: heritagecoast@durham.gov.uk Visit: www.durhamheritagecoast.org

www.thisisdurham.com

Sunderland Tourist Information Centre (0191) 553 2000Hartlepool Tourist Information Centre (01429) 523 408

We have a number of local walks leaflets to downloadfrom our website. They are in PDF format but are alsocompatible to be read through the BLIO App onsmartphones and tablets.

© Crown Copyright and database rights 2013. Ordnance Survey 100049055.

03000 268 131heritagecoast@durham.gov.uk

Crimdon

Horden

Acknowledgments:Cllr Billy HillDenis AllisonFrank LeadbitterFred RoweHorden Heritage CentreHorden Regeneration Partnership

Photography:Colin ForsterRobert QuigleyDenis Allison

The name Horden may well be derived from theDanish Yoden meaning Yew Dene. Denes and Gillsare an important feature on the Durham Coast:carved from retreating glaciers during the last iceage they provide an important woodland habitat fora diverse range of plants and animals. Horden issurrounded by denes, from Warren House Gill in thenorth through to Ash Gill, Whitesides Gill, BlackhillsGill, Limekiln Gill and Castle Eden Dene in the south.

DurhamHeritage Coast

DCC 26536

Horden

Location...

A walk of nature......sea and history

56

64

58

59

60

61

63

A194(M)

62

Sunderland

Hartlepool

Middlesbrough

Durham

DarlingtonStockton-on-Tees

A19

A689

A68 A1A66

A179

A689A167

A1018

A1231A692

A181

A66

A174

A690

A19

A19

Durham TeesValley Airport

NewcastleInternational Airport

Horden is situated off the A1086Coast Road north of Hartlepool, on the coast of County Durham.

Public TransportInformation

For information on getting to thecoast using public transport,please go to www.traveline.info, or telephone 0871 200 22 33.

Introduction

Preparing for the walk

Horden is a former coal mining village situated on thecoast of County Durham. Although coal miningdominated the village for almost 90 years the village’spast can be traced back to medieval times. Old mapsshow very few settlements in and around Horden withCotsford Farm and Horden Hall probably being theoldest link to the village’s past. Both these oldfarmsteads are still standing and are landmarks on thiswalk.

Please take care on this walk. It is advisable to wearwalking shoes/boots as the routes could become muddyin places. Be prepared for changing weather conditionsand wear or carry appropriate clothing and a map.

Our coastal village walk leaflets have been designed asa guide to help you in your discovery and exploration ofthe Durham Coast with routes linked to the DurhamCoastal Path.

Scan the codeto find out moreabout DurhamHeritage Coast.

Newcastle

Seaham

Blackhall

Easington

Seaham

Wingate

North

A179

B1281

B1283

B1287

A182

A181

A1086

A19

A1(M)

A1(M)

A19

A19

Peterlee

A19

HordenPeterlee

A167

The Countryside Code

Respect, protect, enjoy!

Respectother peoplelConsider the local community and otherpeople enjoying the outdoors.

lLeave gates and property as you findthem and follow paths unless wideraccess is available.

Protectthe natural environmentlLeave no trace of your visit and takeyour litter home.

lKeep dogs under effective control

Enjoythe outdoorslPlan ahead and be prepared.lFollow advice and local signs.

Starting point

Start/finish:Car park opposite pit wheel

Grid reference:NZ442416

Length:4miles / 7kms

Time:Approximately 2½ hours

S

Horden Colliery in its heydaySt Mary’s church

County Hall Durham DH1 5UQ

Telephone: 03000 268 131E-mail: heritagecoast@durham.gov.uk Visit: www.durhamheritagecoast.org

www.thisisdurham.com

Sunderland Tourist Information Centre (0191) 553 2000Hartlepool Tourist Information Centre (01429) 523 408

We have a number of local walks leaflets to downloadfrom our website. They are in PDF format but are alsocompatible to be read through the BLIO App onsmartphones and tablets.

© Crown Copyright and database rights 2013. Ordnance Survey 100049055.

03000 268 131heritagecoast@durham.gov.uk

Crimdon

Horden

Acknowledgments:Cllr Billy HillDenis AllisonFrank LeadbitterFred RoweHorden Heritage CentreHorden Regeneration Partnership

Photography:Colin ForsterRobert QuigleyDenis Allison

The name Horden may well be derived from theDanish Yoden meaning Yew Dene. Denes and Gillsare an important feature on the Durham Coast:carved from retreating glaciers during the last iceage they provide an important woodland habitat fora diverse range of plants and animals. Horden issurrounded by denes, from Warren House Gill in thenorth through to Ash Gill, Whitesides Gill, BlackhillsGill, Limekiln Gill and Castle Eden Dene in the south.

DurhamHeritage Coast

DCC 26536

Horden

Location...

A walk of nature......sea and history

56

64

58

59

60

61

63

A194(M)

62

Sunderland

Hartlepool

Middlesbrough

Durham

DarlingtonStockton-on-Tees

A19

A689

A68A1A66

A179

A689 A167

A1018

A1231 A692

A181

A66

A174

A690

A19

A19

Durham TeesValley Airport

NewcastleInternational Airport

Horden is situated off the A1086Coast Road north of Hartlepool, on the coast of County Durham.

Public TransportInformation

For information on getting to thecoast using public transport,please go towww.traveline.info, or telephone 0871 200 22 33.

Introduction

Preparing for the walk

Horden is a former coal mining village situated on thecoast of County Durham. Although coal miningdominated the village for almost 90 years the village’spast can be traced back to medieval times. Old mapsshow very few settlements in and around Horden withCotsford Farm and Horden Hall probably being theoldest link to the village’s past. Both these oldfarmsteads are still standing and are landmarks on thiswalk.

Please take care on this walk. It is advisable to wearwalking shoes/boots as the routes could become muddyin places. Be prepared for changing weather conditionsand wear or carry appropriate clothing and a map.

Our coastal village walk leaflets have been designed asa guide to help you in your discovery and exploration ofthe Durham Coast with routes linked to the DurhamCoastal Path.

Scan the codeto find out moreabout DurhamHeritage Coast.

Newcastle

Seaham

Blackhall

Easington

Seaham

Wingate

North

A179

B1281

B1283

B1287

A182

A181

A1086

A19

A1(M)

A1(M)

A19

A19

Peterlee

A19

Horden Peterlee

A167

The Countryside Code

Respect, protect, enjoy!

Respect other peoplel Consider the local community and otherpeople enjoying the outdoors.

l Leave gates and property as you findthem and follow paths unless wideraccess is available.

Protect the natural environmentl Leave no trace of your visit and takeyour litter home.

l Keep dogs under effective control

Enjoy the outdoorsl Plan ahead and be prepared.l Follow advice and local signs.

Starting point

Start/finish: Car park opposite pit wheel

Grid reference: NZ442416

Length: 4miles / 7kms

Time: Approximately 2½ hours

S

Horden Colliery in its heyday St Mary’s church

County Hall Durham DH1 5UQ

Telephone:03000 268 131E-mail:heritagecoast@durham.gov.uk Visit:www.durhamheritagecoast.org

www.thisisdurham.com

Sunderland Tourist Information Centre(0191) 553 2000Hartlepool Tourist Information Centre(01429) 523 408

We have a number of local walks leaflets to downloadfrom our website. They are in PDF format but are alsocompatible to be read through the BLIO App onsmartphones and tablets.

©Crown Copyright and database rights 2013. Ordnance Survey 100049055.

03000 268 131heritagecoast@durham.gov.uk

Crimdon

Horden

Acknowledgments:Cllr Billy HillDenis AllisonFrank LeadbitterFred RoweHorden Heritage CentreHorden Regeneration Partnership

Photography:Colin ForsterRobert QuigleyDenis Allison

The name Horden may well be derived from theDanish Yoden meaning Yew Dene. Denes and Gillsare an important feature on the Durham Coast:carved from retreating glaciers during the last iceage they provide an important woodland habitat fora diverse range of plants and animals. Horden issurrounded by denes, from Warren House Gill in thenorth through to Ash Gill, Whitesides Gill, BlackhillsGill, Limekiln Gill and Castle Eden Dene in the south.

Durham Heritage Coast

DCC 26536

Horden

Location...

A walk of nature......sea and history

56

64

58

59

60

61

63

A194(M)

62

Sunderland

Hartlepool

Middlesbrough

Durham

DarlingtonStockton-on-Tees

A19

A689

A68A1A66

A179

A689 A167

A1018

A1231 A692

A181

A66

A174

A690

A19

A19

Durham TeesValley Airport

NewcastleInternational Airport

Horden is situated off the A1086Coast Road north of Hartlepool, on the coast of County Durham.

Public TransportInformation

For information on getting to thecoast using public transport,please go towww.traveline.info, or telephone 0871 200 22 33.

Introduction

Preparing for the walk

Horden is a former coal mining village situated on thecoast of County Durham. Although coal miningdominated the village for almost 90 years the village’spast can be traced back to medieval times. Old mapsshow very few settlements in and around Horden withCotsford Farm and Horden Hall probably being theoldest link to the village’s past. Both these oldfarmsteads are still standing and are landmarks on thiswalk.

Please take care on this walk. It is advisable to wearwalking shoes/boots as the routes could become muddyin places. Be prepared for changing weather conditionsand wear or carry appropriate clothing and a map.

Our coastal village walk leaflets have been designed asa guide to help you in your discovery and exploration ofthe Durham Coast with routes linked to the DurhamCoastal Path.

Scan the codeto find out moreabout DurhamHeritage Coast.

Newcastle

Seaham

Blackhall

Easington

Seaham

Wingate

North

A179

B1281

B1283

B1287

A182

A181

A1086

A19

A1(M)

A1(M)

A19

A19

Peterlee

A19

Horden Peterlee

A167

The Countryside Code

Respect, protect, enjoy!

Respect other peoplel Consider the local community and otherpeople enjoying the outdoors.

l Leave gates and property as you findthem and follow paths unless wideraccess is available.

Protect the natural environmentl Leave no trace of your visit and takeyour litter home.

l Keep dogs under effective control

Enjoy the outdoorsl Plan ahead and be prepared.l Follow advice and local signs.

Starting point

Start/finish: Car park opposite pit wheel

Grid reference: NZ442416

Length: 4miles / 7kms

Time: Approximately 2½ hours

S

Horden Colliery in its heyday St Mary’s church

County Hall Durham DH1 5UQ

Telephone:03000 268 131E-mail:heritagecoast@durham.gov.uk Visit:www.durhamheritagecoast.org

www.thisisdurham.com

Sunderland Tourist Information Centre(0191) 553 2000Hartlepool Tourist Information Centre(01429) 523 408

We have a number of local walks leaflets to downloadfrom our website. They are in PDF format but are alsocompatible to be read through the BLIO App onsmartphones and tablets.

©Crown Copyright and database rights 2013. Ordnance Survey 100049055.

03000 268 131heritagecoast@durham.gov.uk

Crimdon

Horden

Acknowledgments:Cllr Billy HillDenis AllisonFrank LeadbitterFred RoweHorden Heritage CentreHorden Regeneration Partnership

Photography:Colin ForsterRobert QuigleyDenis Allison

The name Horden may well be derived from theDanish Yoden meaning Yew Dene. Denes and Gillsare an important feature on the Durham Coast:carved from retreating glaciers during the last iceage they provide an important woodland habitat fora diverse range of plants and animals. Horden issurrounded by denes, from Warren House Gill in thenorth through to Ash Gill, Whitesides Gill, BlackhillsGill, Limekiln Gill and Castle Eden Dene in the south.

Durham Heritage Coast

North

Station. We continue along Cotsford Road until we turnright at Sixth Street. These rows of terraced houses builtspecifically for miners and their families are typical of ex-mining villages across the north east.At the end of Sixth Street we stand before St Mary’sChurch, known as the Miner’s Cathedral. The churchwas built in 1911 with funds from local landowner andpolitician Colonel Roland Burdon. We turn right herebefore crossing left along Fifth Street opposite theMethodist Church which opened in 1910. Turn left at thejunction onto Eden Street and past the Horden SocialWelfare Centre.Turn right at the end of the road through the gates into

Horden Welfare Park. At the centre of the park is a largesculpture of a chrysanthemum flower.The building on the left is home to the Horden HeritageCentre and Green Leaf café. The Heritage Centre isopen every Wednesday 10am-3am March to October. It is well worth a visit to see memories of long ago withthemed rooms from the 1920’s depicting what life waslike nearly 100 years ago. The café is open 7 days aweek and is a great place for a well-earned refreshmentbreak. The footpath to the right of the sculpture leads usout of the park passing the bowling greens. Eventuallywe meet the main road. We turn right here past HordenRugby Club and back to car park at the start.

Start. Parking is available at the car parkopposite the pit wheel. Just opposite the carpark is the site of the proposed Horden RailHalt due to be opened in 2015-2016.Leaving the car park we turn north awayfrom the village through Sea View IndustrialEstate. On the right is the site of the formerHorden Colliery which opened in 1900. Thecolliery employed 4,342 local people andwas one of the deepest in the country. Itdominated the village until its closure inFebruary 1987. Continue along the road tothe roundabout. Just across the road we cansee the roof of Horden Hall, a medievalhouse built around 1600. Turn right andcarry on down the road signposted WarrenHouse Gill. With the sewage treatment site on the leftwe continue along the track and under thebridge. Ahead we can see Warren HouseGill, a National Trust owned woodland, thefootpath opposite is an alternative routewhich leads to the beach if desired. It isthought that the name Warren derives fromthe old terminology meaning game reserve.After passing under the bridge turnimmediately right and continue along thetrack.The track eventually turns towards the sea.Just to the right is the passive minewatertreatment site. This innovative scheme was

created by the Coal Authority in 2011 to treatpolluted minewater. There is interpretationhere to explain how the site works. Continuetowards the sea to the picnic area.An aerial flight carrying coal out to sea waslocated here during the mining era. This is anice tranquil place to enjoy the views alongthe coast. The footpath along the cliff top isthe England Coast Path; follow this footpathsouth for approximately 1 mile. The pathcrosses Whitesides Gill and then down toBlackhills Gill. Before the colliery opened,Horden beach was a popular holiday resort:during the summer months the beach wasfull of people enjoying the sea and visitingthe many ice cream sellers along the shore.Steps take us back up to the coastal path,and here we turn left and continue south.There are impressive views along thissection of walk and plenty of opportunities tosit and enjoy a break. The Little Ternsculpture represents the rare birds that visitour coast from West Africa every year.Follow the footpath inland until we reach ametal kissing gate on the left, exit thefootpath here and onto a metalled road.This area is Limekiln Gill and as the namesuggests, there must have been a limekilnhere in the past. The lime would have beenused for improving agricultural land and inthe production of mortar.Continue up the road past Station Cottageson the right and towards the stone builtfarmhouse and barn of Cotsford GrangeFarm, one of the first dwellings in Horden.Continue past the farm and bear left as theroute takes us past Yoden Primary Schoolon the left. The imposing building now calledthe Comrades Club was once a Police

The walkS

1

2

3

4

67

8

5

9

S

1

Key:

Main route

Alternative route

England CoastPath National Trail

Parking

Start point

Reference point

0 ½ 1km

1

8

9

7

Site of former Horden Colliery

Horden Hall

Warren House Gill

Little Tern Sculpture

Heritage Centre

Welfare Park

S

St Mary’s Church

Passive mine water treatment site

32

4

56

Limekiln Gill

DCC 26536

Horden

Location...

A walk of nature......sea and history

56

64

58

59

60

61

63

A194(M)

62

Sunderland

Hartlepool

Middlesbrough

Durham

DarlingtonStockton-on-Tees

A19

A689

A68 A1A66

A179

A689A167

A1018

A1231A692

A181

A66

A174

A690

A19

A19

Durham TeesValley Airport

NewcastleInternational Airport

Horden is situated off the A1086Coast Road north of Hartlepool, on the coast of County Durham.

Public TransportInformation

For information on getting to thecoast using public transport,please go to www.traveline.info, or telephone 0871 200 22 33.

Introduction

Preparing for the walk

Horden is a former coal mining village situated on thecoast of County Durham. Although coal miningdominated the village for almost 90 years the village’spast can be traced back to medieval times. Old mapsshow very few settlements in and around Horden withCotsford Farm and Horden Hall probably being theoldest link to the village’s past. Both these oldfarmsteads are still standing and are landmarks on thiswalk.

Please take care on this walk. It is advisable to wearwalking shoes/boots as the routes could become muddyin places. Be prepared for changing weather conditionsand wear or carry appropriate clothing and a map.

Our coastal village walk leaflets have been designed asa guide to help you in your discovery and exploration ofthe Durham Coast with routes linked to the DurhamCoastal Path.

Scan the codeto find out moreabout DurhamHeritage Coast.

Newcastle

Seaham

Blackhall

Easington

Seaham

Wingate

North

A179

B1281

B1283

B1287

A182

A181

A1086

A19

A1(M)

A1(M)

A19

A19

Peterlee

A19

HordenPeterlee

A167

The Countryside Code

Respect, protect, enjoy!

Respectother peoplelConsider the local community and otherpeople enjoying the outdoors.

lLeave gates and property as you findthem and follow paths unless wideraccess is available.

Protectthe natural environmentlLeave no trace of your visit and takeyour litter home.

lKeep dogs under effective control

Enjoythe outdoorslPlan ahead and be prepared.lFollow advice and local signs.

Starting point

Start/finish:Car park opposite pit wheel

Grid reference:NZ442416

Length:4miles / 7kms

Time:Approximately 2½ hours

S

Horden Colliery in its heydaySt Mary’s church

County Hall Durham DH1 5UQ

Telephone: 03000 268 131E-mail: heritagecoast@durham.gov.uk Visit: www.durhamheritagecoast.org

www.thisisdurham.com

Sunderland Tourist Information Centre (0191) 553 2000Hartlepool Tourist Information Centre (01429) 523 408

We have a number of local walks leaflets to downloadfrom our website. They are in PDF format but are alsocompatible to be read through the BLIO App onsmartphones and tablets.

© Crown Copyright and database rights 2013. Ordnance Survey 100049055.

03000 268 131heritagecoast@durham.gov.uk

Crimdon

Horden

Acknowledgments:Cllr Billy HillDenis AllisonFrank LeadbitterFred RoweHorden Heritage CentreHorden Regeneration Partnership

Photography:Colin ForsterRobert QuigleyDenis Allison

The name Horden may well be derived from theDanish Yoden meaning Yew Dene. Denes and Gillsare an important feature on the Durham Coast:carved from retreating glaciers during the last iceage they provide an important woodland habitat fora diverse range of plants and animals. Horden issurrounded by denes, from Warren House Gill in thenorth through to Ash Gill, Whitesides Gill, BlackhillsGill, Limekiln Gill and Castle Eden Dene in the south.

DurhamHeritage Coast