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The best running trails around Sunderland

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Running around Sunderland is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around Sunderland—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Penshaw Hill & Herrington Country Park loop	Intermediate 00:37 5.68km
Herrington Country Park loop from Mount Pleasant	Intermediate 00:46 6.94km
Roker Marina loop from Sunderland	Intermediate 01:00 9.57km
View of the Top Lake loop from Elstob Farm Estate	Intermediate 00:40 6.31km
View of the Top Lake loop from Silksworth	Easy 00:32 4.98km
Roker Marina loop from Monkwearmouth	Intermediate 00:58 9.32km
Roker Marina loop from Seaburn	Intermediate 00:50 8.07km
Roker Marina loop from Ryhope	Expert 01:59 18.9km
View of Marsden Rock – Great North Run Finish Line loop from Stadium of Light	Expert 02:23 22.9km

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Penshaw Hill & Herrington Country Park loop
00:37
5.68km
6:34/km
80m
80m
Intermediate
2
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Herrington Country Park loop from Mount Pleasant
00:46
6.94km
6:37/km
50m
50m
Intermediate
5.0
(1)
451
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Roker Marina loop from Sunderland
01:00
9.57km
6:16/km
80m
80m
Intermediate
5.0
(1)
283
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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4
View of the Top Lake loop from Elstob Farm Estate
00:40
6.31km
6:18/km
60m
60m
Intermediate
279
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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View of the Top Lake loop from Silksworth
00:32
4.98km
6:21/km
50m
50m
Easy
279
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Roker Marina loop from Monkwearmouth
00:58
9.32km
6:14/km
60m
60m
Intermediate
228
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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7
Roker Marina loop from Seaburn
00:50
8.07km
6:13/km
50m
50m
Intermediate
199
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Roker Marina loop from Ryhope
01:59
18.9km
6:19/km
140m
140m
Expert
186
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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View of Marsden Rock – Great North Run Finish Line loop from Stadium of Light
02:23
22.9km
6:14/km
120m
120m
Expert
5.0
(1)
126
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Penshaw Monument and Hill loop from Mount Pleasant

01:34

13.8km

6:49/km

280m

Intermediate

109

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails around Sunderland

Penshaw Hill & Herrington Country Park loop

Herrington Country Park loop from Mount Pleasant

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Roker Marina loop from Sunderland

View of the Top Lake loop from Elstob Farm Estate

View of the Top Lake loop from Silksworth

Roker Marina loop from Monkwearmouth

Roker Marina loop from Seaburn

Roker Marina loop from Ryhope

View of Marsden Rock – Great North Run Finish Line loop from Stadium of Light