Marsden Rock – Sandhaven Amphitheatre loop from Stanley

Marsden Rock – Sandhaven Amphitheatre loop from Stanley

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Marsden Rock – Sandhaven Amphitheatre loop from Stanley

04:13

85.3km

650m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 39.6 km for 174 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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12.6 km

Vigo Wood

Forest

18.2 km

North Wood

Forest

27.2 km

Wearmouth Bridge

Highlight • Monument

A fine double arch bridge over the River Wear in Sunderland. The original bridge here was constructed in 1796, it was updated and repaired in 1805 but this bridge was reconstructed by Robert Stevenson between 1857-1859.

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31.8 km

Seaburn Promenade Benches with Coastal View

Highlight • Cycleway

A ride I regularly do is the Pier to Pier to Pier, Basically starting at Roker Pier (you can ride to the end of the pier when open) then riding …

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34.5 km

Marsden Rock

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Can have strong headwind at times, heading south.

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39.6 km

Sandhaven Amphitheatre

Highlight • Structure

Often hosts free live music.

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39.9 km

Sandhaven Beach

Highlight • Beach

Sandhaven beach is the main resort of South Shields. It's a huge sandy beach with big sand dunes from Trow Point in the south to the South Pier in the north.

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42.9 km

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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49.8 km

Tyne Pedestrian and Cycle Tunnel — Northern Entrance

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Finally open to the public again after six years of refurbishment this is a quicker and free option to get to the other side of the tyne from Shields to …

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