Haswell to Hart Cycle and Walk
An easy shared cycling and walking route running from Haswell to Hart.
The route runs for just under 10 miles along a disused railway line and National Cycle Route 14.
Starting at the public car park in Haswell you first head east to link up with the traffic free trail. You then head south to Shotton Colliery. Near here the route links up with the Castle Eden Walkway, another popular rail trail in the area. You can also explore the Castle Eden Dene Nature Reserve in this area.
You continue south east to Monk Hesleden before finishing at Hart, near the coast and Hartlepool.
Haswell to Hart Ordnance Survey Map 
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Haswell to Hart Open Street Map 
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Haswell to Hart OS Map 
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Haswell to Hart Open Street Map 
- Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Multiple use on the Haswell to Hart railway path. Cyclists, horse-riders (and walkers) can share this delightful railway path which was constructed as part of the Turning the Tide project.
A summer view of the surfaced path
Hesleden
Hesleden. This pond stands on the site of the old Hesleden Station.
Near High Hesleden
Haswell to Hart Countryside walkway at Shotton
This light bridge carries an access road over the railway path, just to the west of the A1086 bridge.
Hart "Station". This view is taken looking north-westwards from the footbridge on the site of the old Hart station (now known as Crimdon). To the right is the coastal line from Stockton to Sunderland. To the left is the disused railway now converted into the Haswell to Hart railway path