Hawthorn, County DurhamHawthorn Dene SSSIDalden TowerDurham Coastal PathCastle Eden Dene National Nature ReserveRyhope Engines MuseumWingate Quarry Local Nature Reserve
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Hawthorn

Hawthorn is a town in County Durham district, County Durham, United Kingdom of about 500 people. Within 50 km by road there are 133 places to visit: 34 forts & heritage, 36 churches and 6 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Hawthorn Dene SSSI, Dalden Tower and Durham Coastal Path.

54.8000° N, 1.3500° WPop. 500

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Within 30 km72 places
Within 50 km133
Must-see297
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Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Hawthorn Dene SSSI, nature spot near Hawthorn
Must-see

Hawthorn Dene SSSI

Nature spot · 2 km

Dalden Tower, heritage site near Hawthorn
Must-see

Dalden Tower

Heritage site · 4 km

Must-see

Durham Coastal Path

Nature spot · 5 km

Places near Hawthorn by type

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One day from Hawthorn

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:54 pm

46 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Hawthorn
  2. Ryhope Engines Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  3. Dalden Towerheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Durham Coastal Pathnature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Castle Eden Dene National Nature Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Wingate Quarry Local Nature Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Hawthorn
Today’s loopHawthornStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Hawthorn?

Hawthorn Dene SSSI (nature spot, about 2 km), Dalden Tower (heritage site, about 4 km), Durham Coastal Path (nature spot, about 5 km), Castle Eden Dene National Nature Reserve (nature spot, about 7 km), Ryhope Engines Museum (museum, about 9 km), Hulam Fen SSSI (nature spot, about 10 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Hawthorn?

133 places on Spotwander: 34 forts & heritage, 36 churches, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 museums, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to Hawthorn?

Dalden Tower, about 4 km by road; Penshaw Monument (16 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Hawthorn?

St Michaels and All Angels, about 11 km by road; St Matthew's Church (13 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Hawthorn?

Start in Hawthorn, visit Ryhope Engines Museum, then Dalden Tower, then Durham Coastal Path, then Castle Eden Dene National Nature Reserve, then Wingate Quarry Local Nature Reserve, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.