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Mountain biking trails

North East England

Stadium of Light – View of River Wear Docks loop from Houghton-le-Spring

Mountain biking trails

North East England

Stadium of Light – View of River Wear Docks loop from Houghton-le-Spring

Moderate

4.2

(6)

33

riders

Stadium of Light – View of River Wear Docks loop from Houghton-le-Spring

03:04

44.7km

450m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 28, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 9.31 km for 58 m

After 18.4 km for 230 m

After 20.1 km for 53 m

After 23.0 km for 95 m

After 26.1 km for 230 m

After 37.9 km for 242 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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4.46 km

Biddick Gill Wood

Forest

2

5.26 km

Comet Relic MTB Trails

Highlight • MTB Park

Small section of small jumps and berms created by locals.

Tip by

3

5.77 km

Worm Hill and Victoria Viaduct Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

stop if you want, have a look at the famous Worm Hill from the Lambton Worm fable. stop at the Havelock for quality food and good ale...

Tip by

17.4 km

Cornhill Dock

Ruins

18.2 km

Wearmouth Colliery Coal drops

Ruins

6

19.2 km

Bob Stokoe Statue

Highlight • Monument

The bob Stokoe statue is located outside one of the main stands at the Stadium of Light, Sunderland AFC ground

Tip by

7

19.3 km

Stadium of Light

Highlight • Other

Sunderland FC moved from their old ground. Roker Park To the new 49000 capacity stadium "The Stadium of Light" in 1997 It was named to reflect the coal mining heritage …

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8

21.7 km

View of River Wear Docks

Highlight • Structure

Views across the River Wear, off loading cranes where big ships dock. The weather was cloudy and not a clear day, but the sights and views were still nice and enjoyable

Tip by

9

22.2 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.

Tip by

10

22.7 km

Sunderland Bravery Monument and View of Roker Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

41.2 km

Biddick Woods

Forest

B

44.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.7 km

9.09 km

5.99 km

5.90 km

3.47 km

349 m

212 m

Surfaces

20.0 km

12.3 km

6.62 km

3.78 km

1.92 km

< 100 m

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Tuesday 28 July

23°C

17°C

18 %

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