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Amenities in this area include: coastal walks.
The most accessible entrance has a steep ramp/slope and an open entrance with no doors.
This entrance is the Cotsford Fields entrance on Cotsford Lane, just before the Lime Kiln car park.
The following are also available: seating.

At this location the following are free to access for all visitors: all areas of the coastal walk.
Parking is free for all visitors.

There is not a bus stop within approximately 150m of the site.
The nearest train station is Seaham.
Seaham train station is approximately 1.8 miles from the area.
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From the car park, go up Cotsford Lane and follow it for approximately 150m.
The access point to Cotsford Fields is then on the right.
The route to the area is step-free via a steep ramp/slope.
Path surfaces along the route are tarmac.
The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.

This information is for the access point located on Cotsford Lane.
Access into the area is via steep ramps/slopes.
The slope is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
There is open access at the surveyed access point.
The following outdoor facilities are available: woodland and open countryside.
The outdoor spaces include the following surfaces: concrete or tarmac, loose chippings, gravel and loose stones.
Footpaths are available in all of the outdoor spaces.
The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
There is no step-free level access around the area.
There are slight ramps/slopes without handrails and steep ramps/slopes without handrails in the main areas.
The slight and steep slopes are located throughout the walk.
There are some bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

The walk is approximately 11 miles.
From the Cotsford Lane access point, follow the path to the right, which runs towards the cliff and turns left.
Continue as far as Nose's Point or turn around when you wish and follow the path back.
The walk is open 24 hours.
None of the paths are lit at night.
The route includes the following surfaces: tarmac, loose chippings, gravel and mud.
Some of the route contains steep gradients and very uneven surfaces.
These are found in the following areas: most of the paths.
There are no alternative routes to avoid these areas.
The route is not clearly signposted.
Seating is available on the route.
There are no toilet facilities along the route.