Days Out

Weekend rides

Find somewhere to cycle this weekend. Here’s our route-planner’s top picks around Sunderland:

Souter Lighthouse and The Leas · 5mi one-way
View route ★★★★★

Tynemouth Priory and Castle · 11mi one-way
View route ★★★★★

Birkheads Secret Garden · 34mi round-trip
View route | About the destination ★★★

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National Cycle Network

Cycle routes in Sunderland

The National Cycle Network is a great way to find traffic-free routes and quiet lanes. These routes pass through Sunderland:

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To Barrow-in-Furness, Ulverston, Grange-Over-Sands, Kendal, Kirkby Stephen, Barnard Castle, Willington, Brandon, Durham and Hetton-Le-Hole.

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To Washington, Stanley, Annfield Plain, Consett, Penrith, Carlisle, Annan, Dumfries, Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbright, Newton Stewart, Maybole, Ayr, Irvine, Kilwinning, Glasgow, Dumbarton, Alexandria, Callander, Aberfeldy, Pitlochry, Kingussie and Inverness.

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To King'S Lynn, Wisbech, Holbeach, Boston, Lincoln, Market Rasen, Barton-upon-Humber, Kingston upon Hull, Beverley, Driffield, Bridlington, Scarborough, Loftus, Brotton, Saltburn-By-the-Sea, Marske-By-the-Sea, Redcar, Middlesbrough, Stockton-on-Tees, Seaham, Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne, Blyth, Bedlington, Ashington, Amble and Berwick-upon-Tweed.

Knowledge

Share your tips for cycling in Sunderland

What are the roads like? Which are the most cycle-friendly cafés? Where’s your favourite place for a Saturday afternoon spin? Share your knowledge with other local cyclists.

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