Sunderland

'Bede's Way has been devised to link the twin Anglo-Saxon monastery of St Peter's in Wearmouth and St Paul's in Jarrow. Today the route follows a safe and enjoyable path through the Great North Forest, covering twelve miles of rich landscape, delightful seascape, rolling hills and meandering streams.'

The Jarrow Team Ministry

Bede's Way Walk  [St Peter's Wearmouth]

''From Sunderland to Hartlepool, the Durham Heritage Coast has emerged from its industrial past to an area worthy of Heritage Coast status with one of the finest coastlines in England ... '

'The new Durham, Hartlepool and Sunderland stretch starts on the shorelines at urban Sunderland to cross the Wear and then traces the Durham coastline past Seaham and Peterlee, on a coast with a history of past collieries, to reach Hartlepool and end on duneland next to Tees Mouth. It provides a designated route on a coastline that has lacked promoted LDPs.'

England Coast Path - Durham, Hartlepool and Sunderland [LDWA]

'Herrington Country Park is located on Chester Road, opposite Penshaw Monument. The park was developed from a former colliery site, and many of the art and sculpture pieces represent the link to its mining history.' Fourteen different art pieces and sculptures.

Green Flag Award

'Founded on the 16th October 1975 as Bursgreen Ramblers. The name was changed in 2004. We organise walks in County Durham, Weardale, Northumberland, North Yorks, The Lake District, Cumbria & Teesdale ... Houghton & District Ramblers is a independent group. It is not necessary to be a member of the RA to be a member of H&DR but many members are.'

'Starts on the seafront at Roker in Sunderland and travels inland to the pretty village of Beamish ... Largely traffic free with some short on road sections. No hills, but there is a climb on the section beside Sunderland Enterprise Park.'

Sustrans

'The Sculpture Trail, running along the final part of the C2C or Coast to Coast was created over a decade from 1991 to 2001 by sculptor Colin Wilbourn and writer Chaz Brenchley. Colin and Chaz worked with residents of Sunderland to create the trail which brings together Sunderland’s past and present.'

City of Sunderland

'There are some fantastic walking opportunities to be had here in Sunderland. From the stunning North Sea coastline to the historic parks and beautiful River Wear, there's something for everyone ... While out enjoying all the different walking options Sunderland has to offer why not download the FREE Step Up Sunderland app to track your steps along the way? It's available for both Apple and Android devices and it's completely free with no adverts or in app purchases. '

Sunderland City Council

'Sunderland is steeped in history with many hidden treasures to discover. The historic and natural environment can have a positive effect on both mental and physical wellbeing. Why not give yourself a boost, get outside, get active and reconnect with history and nature with Sunderland City Council's heritage walks?'

Sunderland City Council

Member of the Ramblers - Northumbria Area Grouping

'We aim to offer walks with a coach provided every second Sunday, and on a Saturday once a month, In addition, we offer walks on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and Saturdays using cars or public transport.'

Member of the U3A - Tyne and Wear Grouping

'Discover more about the fascinating wild flora and fauna of WWT Washington by joining us for a 'walk with a warden".'

'The Way follows principally the meandering line of the Wear River either from its mouth at Sunderland to close to its source in the North Pennines at Killhope or it can be walked in the opposite direction travelling in a general NE direction.'

The Durham Cow