Harbours & ports · North East England
Outer Harbour
In or near Easington Colliery.
Outer Harbour — a harbour in scotland lowlands.
James Emmans — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Seaham · 1.3 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Outer Harbour is a named harbour in scotland lowlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Durham Coast SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Outer Harbour is located in the Scottish Lowlands. It serves as a significant maritime facility, accommodating various vessels and maritime activities. The harbour is characterised by its expansive water area and is integral to the local economy and transport. Visitors can expect to see a mix of fishing boats and pleasure crafts, reflecting the region's maritime heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8355, -1.3272
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Seaham
- Postcode
- SR7 7JT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Easington
- Nearest railway station
- Seaham — 1.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-11153228 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Outer Harbour?
- Outer Harbour is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode SR7 7JT), in the parish of Seaham.
- What is Outer Harbour?
- Outer Harbour — a harbour in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Outer Harbour?
- The nearest railway station is Seaham, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SR7 7JT.
- Is Outer Harbour a protected site?
- Yes — Outer Harbour is part of the Durham Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Outer Harbour?
- The nearest railway station is Seaham, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SR7 7JT.