The start location is the free car park near to Nose's Point (Dawdon, south of Seaham) at 54.82654,-1.323466. The nearest post code is SR7 7PS.
Nose's Point leaflet
There is a car share from Darlington (Morton Park McDonald's).
The following leaflet has interesting background on the areas that will be visited
Coastal Footpath leaflet
For those who fancy some refreshment after the walk it is proposed to visit the nearby Times Inn at Dalton Le Dale, SR7 8QA.
Blast Bay - film location for Get Carter and Alien 3