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National Glass Centre – Roker Pier and Lighthouse loop from South Hylton

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United Kingdom

England

North East England

National Glass Centre – Roker Pier and Lighthouse loop from South Hylton

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National Glass Centre – Roker Pier and Lighthouse loop from South Hylton

02:37

43.3km

280m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 35.1 km for 171 m

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Highlight • Monument

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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 seafront here. There's also a good little cyclist cafe and plenty of places for coffee and a bacon sarnie – no doubt a much welcome sight after a long adventure on your bike.

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Spirit of South Shields and Fleet Sculptures

Highlight • Monument

The Fleet sculpture at Captain's Wharf in South Shields is an artwork by Irene Brown, created in 2004. It consists of seven highly polished stainless steel collier brigs—historic sailing ships formerly used for transporting coal. These sculptures are placed in a basin that once served as a dry dock for shipbuilding and repair, thus directly referencing the location's maritime history.

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