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Lambton Estate Circular Walk
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6.18mi 
+341ft 
-364ft 
3h10
Easy 
Starting point in Bournmoor - Tyne and Wear An easy circular walk around the historic Lambton Estate.
Bede's Way Walk
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12.49mi
+315ft
-302ft
6 days
Easy
Starting point in Tyne and Wear Bede's way is a 12 mile walk linking the twin monastic sites of St Paul's in Jarrow and St Peter's at Monkwearmouth in Sunderland. The walk is split into 6 easily walked sections which can be walked individually or all together. So why not follow in the footsteps of pilgrims and explore the North East's religious heritage.
Houghton-Le-Spring Town Walk (Accessible)
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1.38mi
+62ft
-62ft
0h40
Easy
Starting point in Tyne and Wear A short circular walk around Houghton-Le-Spring Town Centre passing some of the oldest buildings along the way. This walk has some gentle slopes but is on paved surfaces throughout.
Great North Forest Walk Lumley Castle to Rainton Meadows
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4.6mi
+82ft
-26ft
2h10
Easy
Starting point in Little Lumley - Tyne and Wear Starting at the magnificent Lumley Castle, this walk winds its way through woodlands along the Lumley Park Burn before heading through Fenchouses and along bridlepaths through open fields before reaching Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve.
Great North Forest Walk Birtley to Causey Arch
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5.06mi
+525ft
-279ft
2h45
Easy
Starting point in Lamesley - Tyne and Wear This section of the walk follows the old railway route and forms the second part of the Bowes Railway Path, starting at Birtley near the Bowes Incline (named after the system of pulleys used to pull coal trucks uphill) and continuing through open farmland to the Tanfield Railway and Causey Arch, the oldest surviving single span railway bridge. This walk celebrates the history of the Pontop and Jarrow Railway.
Great North Forest Walk Washington to Birtley to finish
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4.6mi
+299ft
-295ft
2h25
Easy
Starting point in Tyne and Wear Start this walk by exploring more of Washington Old Hall and the new town of Washington with its mining heritage at the 'F' Pit Museum and Bowes Railway before crossing fields to Birtley along the Bowes Railway Path.
Great North Forest Walk West Boldon to Washington Village
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5.46mi
+95ft
-39ft
2h35
Easy
Starting point in Tyne and Wear This slightly longer section has it all, stretches through countryside, housing developments, industrial areas, a museum, nature reserve and historic house. This section winds its way through Washington New Town, and although you will pass many industrial areas and new houses, you will also see evidence of the collection of villages which existed long before the new town.
Great North Forest Walk Whitburn to Cleadon
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4.73mi
+266ft
-144ft
2h25
Easy
Starting point in Tyne and Wear This stretch of the walk does not pass through any forests, however it takes in a beautiful stretch of the North East coast, an historic lighthouse, old lime kilns, nature reserve, water tower and windmill, overlapping with Bede's Way and the England Coast Path.
Great North Forest Walk Cleadon to West Boldon
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3.27mi
+82ft
-79ft
1h35
Easy
Starting point in Tyne and Wear This walk covers urban areas at the beginning and end, and in the middle a pleasant walk alongside the River Don. However fields will be in view throughout the walk. As such, some of the walk is along busy roads and includes a level crossing.
Great North Forest Walk Hylton Castle to Whitburn
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5.41mi
+121ft
-194ft
2h35
Easy
Starting point in Tyne and Wear This section of the walk begins at Hylton Castle (English Heritage) before passing through Hylton Dene, then passes through urban areas before crossing farmland and onto the pretty village of Whitburn and the coast line of Whitburn and Seaburn.
Great North Forest Walk Washington WWT to Hylton Castle
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3.67mi
+112ft
-79ft
1h45
Easy
Starting point in Tyne and Wear This section of the walk follows the banks of the Wear then climbs up into the suburbs of Sunderland finishing at Hylton Castle. The Shipwrights is the only reminder here of shipbuilding in Hylton and Ferryboat Lane, the only reminder that there was once a ferry here.
2.91mi
+164ft
-358ft
1h30
Moderate
Starting point in Tyne and Wear This rural section of the walk takes in three of the North East's best known locations, Penshaw Monument, the River Wear and Washington Wetlands.
5.08mi
+289ft
-518ft
2h35
Moderate
Starting point in Warden Law - Tyne and Wear This largely rural section covers a lot of farm land with a number of hills enabling views of the surrounding area and finishes in Herrington Country Park, created when the spoil heap from the pit was cleared.
Great North Forest Path Hetton Lyons to Warden Law
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3.63mi
+190ft
-20ft
1h50
Easy
Starting point in Hetton - Tyne and Wear This section starts in a busy country park then follows old routes across the countryside giving views of the surrounding area. Marvel at the windfarm along the way.
Great North Forest Pittington to Hetton Lyons Country Park
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4.25mi
+285ft
-230ft
2h10
Moderate
Starting point in West Rainton - Tyne and Wear The inital climb from Low Pittington to Moorsley can be tough, particularly after the rain, however the views back across to the Raintons and Houghton-Le-Spring are tremendous. The second half of the walk follows footpaths and cycle paths through Moorsley and Hetton to finish at Hetton Lyons Country Park.
Great North Forest Path
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68.39mi
+2969ft
-2959ft
7 days
Moderate
Starting point in Hetton - Tyne and Wear The route circles the North East of England covering parts of County Durham and the former Tyne and Wear showcasing some of the best countryside the area has to offer from woodlands to the coast, passing through towns and former mining villages villages, the variety of landscapes passed on the way is constantly changing.
Great North Forest Rainton Meadows to Pittington
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3.53mi
+171ft
-75ft
1h45
Easy
Starting point in Hetton - Tyne and Wear This section walk starts at Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve and climbs up to the village of East Rainton before crossing fields to pick up the Pittington Way Railway Path to Low Pittington. As this route involves a climb you will have views back down towards Rainton Meadows.
Historic Buildings of Sunderland's East End
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2.43mi
+102ft
-98ft
1h10
Easy
Starting point in Tyne and Wear The East End of Sunderland has undergone a lot of redevelopment, however there are a large number of historic buildings, many of them listed. This walk starts and ends at Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens in the town centre and first drops down to follow the south bank of the River Wear before circling Old Sunderland.
The Angel's Way : Seaton Sluice to Chester-le-Street
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34.73mi
+1398ft
-1325ft
3 days
Moderate
Starting point in Tyne and Wear Follow the "The Christian crossroads of the British Isles" from Seaton Sluice to Chester-le-Street and explore the heritage along the way. This route can be divided into sections in regard to your physical abilities.
Killingworth to Gosforth - Angel's Way Short Walk
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3.33mi
+49ft
-56ft
1h35
Easy
Starting point in Tyne and Wear This urban section of the Angel's Way is broken up with a walk around Gosforth Golf Course and optionally the Gosforth Nature Reserve, finishing at the Brandling Villa.
Baltic to the Angel - Angel's Way Short Walk
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5.05mi
+512ft
-249ft
2h45
Easy
Starting point in Tyne and Wear This journey through Gateshead begins at the Baltic Centre for Contempoary Art on the Quayside and ends at the spectacular Angel of the North passing under the iconic Tyne Bridge, passing through the town centre, Victorian park and residential areas.
Jesmond to the Quayside - Angel's Way Short Walk
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3.37mi
+43ft
-194ft
1h35
Easy
Starting point in Tyne and Wear This section of the Angel's Way explores Newcastle City Centre and Quayside. It starts in the suburb of Jesmond, takes in Exhibition Park, shopping areas, the magnificent Grainger Town and three key churches of St Thomas, St Mary and St Nicholas, Newcastle Castle and Keep before dropping down an ancient street, Side, to the Quayside finishing at the Millennium Bridge.
Angel of the North to Beamish - Angel's Way Short Walk
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5.31mi
+436ft
-259ft
2h50
Easy
Starting point in Lamesley - Tyne and Wear This rural stretch of the Angel's Way begins at the Angel of the North and after passing under the A1 follows a paths across farmland and through woodland passing a number of villages on the way to Beamish. On there way, there are views of the area where once coalmines could be seen including those of Kibblesworth and Bewicke Main.
Gosforth to Newcastle (Haymarket) - Angel's Way Short Walk
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3.01mi
+46ft
-30ft
1h25
Easy
Starting point in Tyne and Wear This walk mixes the urban landscapes of Newcastle with the beautiful Jesmond Dene. Visit a ruined chapel, holy well and city centre museum to finish the walk.
Backworth to Killingworth - Angel's Way Short Walk
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4.02mi
+72ft
-69ft
1h55
Easy
Starting point in Tyne and Wear This is a section of the Angel's Way. It starts in Backworth and follows a rural route passing the ruins of Burradon Tower. After that, it passes through Burradon, Camperdown and Killingworth finishing at the picturesque Killingworth Lake.
Weardale Way Alternative Last Section - Pallion to Roker
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4.87mi
+161ft
-249ft
2h25
Easy
Starting point in Tyne and Wear This section of the English Coast Path starts by crossing the Northern Spire Bridge and then follows the northern bank of the River Wear passing the Queen Alexandra Bridge, Stadium of Light and Wearmouth Bridge where it rejoins the original Weardale Way path around the marina to the end of the walk at Roker. This walk passes remnants of the ship building industry along the Wear and new developments such as the Northern Spire Bridge and Sunderland university Campus.
Coalfield Way
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9.76mi
+377ft
-384ft
4h50
Moderate
Starting point in Hetton - Tyne and Wear The Coalfield Way is no longer a designated Long Distance Footpath, but still affords some spectacular views across former mining villages. The circular route passes through 2 country parks, Rainton Meadows and Hetton Lyons which are worth spending some time in. The route includes a climb from Rainton Meadows to Moorsley after which the route becomes more level. To enjoy the country parks, this could be enjoyed as a full day excursion.
Weardale Way Short Walk - Pallion to Roker
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3.82mi
+131ft
-220ft
1h50
Easy
Starting point in Tyne and Wear This urban section of the English Coast Path passes through Pallion and Deptford, the center of shipbuilding on the Wear. There is plenty of evidence left of this industry, The route slightly deviates from the original Weardale Way route to follow the new A1231 route passing the recently reinstated Doxford Shipyard Gate.
Weardale Way Short Section - Fencehouses to Cox Green
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5.25mi
+36ft
-131ft
2h25
Easy
Starting point in Little Lumley - Tyne and Wear This short section of the Weardale Way winds through Biddick Woods and along both banks of the River Wear giving views of the Victoria Viaduct. It is gently downhill or level for most of the route and paved for most of the way making it a good walk after rain. There are a number of pubs along the river to while away a wet afternoon or enjoy a summer drink at the end of the walk.
Ashbrooke, Sunderland (Accessible)
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2.3mi
+13ft
-33ft
1h05
Easy
Starting point in Tyne and Wear A walk through the conservation area of Ashbrooke in Sunderland including many fine buildings, Mowbray Park, Backhouse Park and finishing at Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens.
Seaburn Park to St Peter's Church - Bede's Way Walk
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1.52mi
+33ft
-13ft
0h45
Easy
Starting point in Tyne and Wear Bede's way is a walk linking the twin monastic sites of St Paul's in Jarrow and St Peter's at Monkwearmouth in Sunderland. The walk is split into 6 easily walked sections which can be walked individually or all together. So why not follow in the footsteps of pilgrims and explore the North East's religious heritage. This the 6th section begins at Seaburn Park before passing through Roker before finishing at St Peter's Church.
Whitburn to Seaburn Park - Bede' Way Walk
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1.35mi
+20ft
-75ft
0h40
Easy
Starting point in Tyne and Wear Bede's way is a 12 mile walk linking the twin monastic sites of St Paul's in Jarrow and St Peter's at Monkwearmouth in Sunderland. The walk is split into 6 easily walked sections which can be walked individually or all together. So why not follow in the footsteps of pilgrims and explore the North East's religious heritage. This the 5th section begins at Whitburn with a stroll through the village and into Cornthwaite Park before following the seafront to Seaburn Park
South Shields to Whitburn - Bede's way
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2.71mi
+151ft
-157ft
1h25
Easy
Starting point in Tyne and Wear Bede's way is a walk linking the twin monastic sites of St Paul's in Jarrow and St Peter's at Monkwearmouth in Sunderland. The walk is split into 6 easily walked sections which can be walked individually or all together. So why not follow in the footsteps of pilgrims and explore the North East's religious heritage. This the 4th section begins in South Shields and finishes at Whitburn Hall passing Cleadon Hills and Windmill.
Boldon to South Shields, Bede's Way Walk
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2.46mi
+36ft
-23ft
1h10
Easy
Starting point in Tyne and Wear Bede's way is a walk linking the twin monastic sites of St Paul's in Jarrow and St Peter's at Monkwearmouth in Sunderland. The walk is split into 6 easily walked sections which can be walked individually or all together. So why not follow in the footsteps of pilgrims and explore the North East's religious heritage. This 3rd section begins on New Road in Boldon and continues past Tilesheds Local Nature Reserve to King George Road in South Shields.
Leam Lane to Boldon - Bede's Way Walk
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2.64mi
+43ft
-10ft
1h15
Easy
Starting point in Tyne and Wear Bede's way links the twin monastic sites of St Paul's in Jarrow and St Peter's at Monkwearmouth in Sunderland. The walk is split into 6 easily walked sections which can be walked individually or all together. So why not follow in the footsteps of pilgrims and explore the North East's religious heritage. This 2nd section begins at Leam Lane and ends at Boldon following the River Don Path.
St Paul's to Leam Lane - Bede's Way Walk
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1.8mi
+33ft
-23ft
0h50
Easy
Starting point in Tyne and Wear Bede's way is a walk linking the twin monastic sites of St Paul's in Jarrow and St Peter's at Monkwearmouth in Sunderland. The walk is split into 6 easily walked sections which can be walked individually or all together. So why not follow in the footsteps of pilgrims and explore the North East's religious heritage. This the 1rst section begins at St Paul's and follows the River Don.
England Coast Path - Sunderland City Centre to Ryhope
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3.46mi
+121ft
-89ft
1h40
Moderate
Starting point in Tyne and Wear This England Coast Path section starts in Sunderland City Centre and picks up the route in Hendon following a mostly urban route for the first half of the walk which then turns down to the cliff tops for the remainder of the walk to Ryhope. On this route you will see many new developments, including the A1018 which the route follows
England Coast Path - Souter Lighthouse to Roker
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4.89mi
+20ft
-30ft
2h15
Easy
Starting point in Tyne and Wear This section begins at Souter Lighthouse and follows the England Coast Path through Whitburn and Seaburn to Roker. The England Coast Path itself runs along the cliff tops and is a narrow footpath from Souter Lighthouse to South Bents where it joins the main public footpath. From there, the promenade can be followed to Roker. The end of this section overlaps with the Weardale Way allowing walkers who have arrived from Weardale to continue their walk.
England Coast Path - Ryhope to Seaham
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4.09mi
+72ft
-112ft
1h55
Easy
Starting point in Tyne and Wear This section starts along the cliff tops at Ryhope and then drops down to Ryhope Dene eventually arriving at Seaham Hall Beach. The section then continues along Seaham Promenade to the National Trust managed land at Noses Point. This walk gives a good contrast between the rugged cliff tops and traditional seaside town.
England Coast Path - Roker to Sunderland City Centre
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3.31mi
+151ft
-79ft
1h40
Easy
Starting point in Tyne and Wear This riverside section of the England Coast Path follows the mouth of the Wear from Roker to Hendon finishing at the Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens in the city centre. The Wear was famous for its shipbuilding, all now long gone, but its religious past and glass making industry are still present. Alongside new developments the changing face of Sunderland is very evident in this walk.
England Coast Path - South Shields to Souter Lightouse
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3.13mi
+112ft
-75ft
1h30
Easy
Starting point in Tyne and Wear This section starts in the busy seaside town of South Shields and winds along the cliff tops to Souter Lighthouse (National Trust). The section starts on the South Shields promenade and then follows a gravel footpath suitable for cycles, wheelchairs and pushchairs. This then turns to a narrower footpath at Marsden roundabout, however there is an alternative pavement along the road for those who need a flatter surface.The route then passes Marsden Grotto and final arrives at Souter Lighthouse.
England Coast Path - Tynemouth Priory to South Shields
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4.37mi
+69ft
-108ft
2h05
Easy
Starting point in Tyne and Wear This section of the England Coast path takes in some amazing views of the Tyne from both the south and north banks. It begins at the historic Tynemouth Priory, follows the quays along North Shields, taking the ferry across to South Shields affording some great views back across the Tyne to Tynemouth Priory at the end of the walk.
A Promenade Walk at South Shields
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2.78mi
+26ft
-26ft
1h20
Easy
Starting point in Tyne and Wear This short, flat walk is easy to do with children. It can be broken up with activities, but be aware there are no railings on the north side of the pier.
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