National Glass Centre – Roker Pier and Lighthouse loop from South Hylton

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National Glass Centre – Roker Pier and Lighthouse loop from South Hylton

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National Glass Centre – Roker Pier and Lighthouse loop from South Hylton

02:35

43.0km

270m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.24 km for 91 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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Northern Spire Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

Sunderland's best feature.. as much as I like this bridge the 118 million would have been much better invested in the city centre. It is located about 2.5 mile west of the Wearmouth bridge on National Cycle Route 7.

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Cornhill Dock

Ruins

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Wearmouth Colliery Coal drops

Ruins

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National Glass Centre

Highlight • Monument

Real title is National Glass Centre. Top place. Excellent cafe.

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8.86 km

Roker Pier and Lighthouse

Highlight • Beach

Striped lighthouse at the end of the pier. In bad weather the pier is closed off

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Seaburn Promenade

Highlight • Viewpoint

Plenty to do and see around Seaburn.

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Spirit of South Shields and Fleet Sculptures

Highlight • Monument

The Fleet sculpture at Captain's Wharf in South Shields is an artwork by Irene Brown, created in 2004. It consists of seven highly polished stainless steel collier brigs—historic sailing ships …

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Marsden Cliffs and Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Some of the best views across Tynemouth, can be found at Marsden Village.

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View of Seaburn Beach and Promenade

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a footpath not a cycleway

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34.6 km

View of Roker Pier and Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Roker Pier (also known as the New North Pier) marks the end of the C2C. The striking pier was opened in 1903 and has become a defining feature on the …

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