South Hetton, County DurhamHawthorn Dene SSSIDalden TowerSt Michaels and All AngelsDurham Coastal PathCastle Eden Dene National Nature ReserveWingate Quarry Local Nature Reserve
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South Hetton

South Hetton is a town in County Durham district, County Durham, United Kingdom of about 2,561 people. Within 50 km by road there are 134 places to visit: 34 forts & heritage, 36 churches and 7 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Hawthorn Dene SSSI, Dalden Tower and St Michaels and All Angels.

54.7991° N, 1.4067° WPop. 2,561

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Within 30 km88 places
Within 50 km134
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Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Hawthorn Dene SSSI, nature spot near South Hetton
Must-see

Hawthorn Dene SSSI

Nature spot · 6 km

Dalden Tower, heritage site near South Hetton
Must-see

Dalden Tower

Heritage site · 7 km

St Michaels and All Angels, church near South Hetton
Must-see

St Michaels and All Angels

Church · 8 km

Places near South Hetton by type

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One day from South Hetton

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:00 pm

40 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 South Hetton
  2. Castle Eden Dene National Nature Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Durham Coastal Pathnature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Hawthorn Dene SSSInature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Dalden Towerheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. St Michaels and All Angelschurch · 30 min
  7. Back in South Hetton
Today’s loopSouth HettonStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near South Hetton?

Hawthorn Dene SSSI (nature spot, about 6 km), Dalden Tower (heritage site, about 7 km), St Michaels and All Angels (church, about 8 km), Joe's Pond (nature spot, about 8 km), Rainton Meadows (nature spot, about 8 km), Durham Coastal Path (nature spot, about 9 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of South Hetton?

134 places on Spotwander: 34 forts & heritage, 36 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 museums, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest fort to South Hetton?

Dalden Tower, about 7 km by road; Penshaw Monument (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to South Hetton?

St Michaels and All Angels, about 8 km by road; St Matthew's Church (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from South Hetton?

Start in South Hetton, visit Castle Eden Dene National Nature Reserve, then Durham Coastal Path, then Hawthorn Dene SSSI, then Dalden Tower, then St Michaels and All Angels, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.