National Glass Centre – Roker Pier and Lighthouse loop from Sunderland

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National Glass Centre – Roker Pier and Lighthouse loop from Sunderland

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National Glass Centre – Roker Pier and Lighthouse loop from Sunderland

01:05

10.3km

80m

Running

Moderate run. 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 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.75 km

National Glass Centre

Highlight • Monument

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

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2.68 km

Roker Marina

Highlight • Structure

Always nice dropping down onto the marina to check out the docked boats. Sometimes seeing a bigger ship docked. Lovely on a summer day.

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2.72 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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3.38 km

Sunderland Bravery Monument and View of Roker Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

6.20 km

View of Seaburn Beach and Promenade

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a footpath not a cycleway

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7.12 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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10.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.85 km

2.74 km

553 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.42 km

3.44 km

2.37 km

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 6 October

14°C

5°C

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Comments

June 27, 2024,10K Run in the Sun 🌞

A welcomed coastal breeze on that 10K. Purposely slowing down to accommodate the heat.

January 3, 2025,Roker Coastal Run

1st costal run of 2025, and what a beauty of a run it was. It was not as cold as yesterday's run, but it was certainly crisp, and i still needed some layers.
The skies were clear, and the sun was shining! And that's all i was bothered about...soaking up the winter vit-D.

February 22, 2025,Roker Marina Run

Skipped Parkrun this morning and opted for a slightly later 4-miler around Roker Marina and into Roker Park. Which falls part of the Sunderland 10K route.
It was lovely to have some sun and with it, a little bit of heat.

July 24, 2024,Roker Beach Running

Another really warm run down Roker today. Following half the route of the Sunderland 10K race.