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North East England

Roker Lighthouse – STACK Sunderland loop from Whitburn

Running trails & routes

North East England

Roker Lighthouse – STACK Sunderland loop from Whitburn

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Roker Lighthouse – STACK Sunderland loop from Whitburn

00:50

8.05km

50m

Running

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

Last updated: February 5, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.03 km

Cat and Dog Steps Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

2

1.28 km

View of Seaburn Beach and Promenade

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a footpath not a cycleway

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3

1.69 km

Roker Lighthouse

Highlight • Historical Site

The lighthouse was built in 1856 but superseded by the construction of the new piers and lighthouses between 1885 and 1907.

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4

3.75 km

Taking Flight Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

On the promontory of the marina, ‘Taking Flight’ is a sequence of sculptures which shows the different stages as a cormorant takes off across the Wear.

Craig Knowles’ statue features …

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5

3.92 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.

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6

5.02 km

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 …

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7

5.52 km

Roker Beach and Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

8

6.75 km

STACK Sunderland

Highlight • Rest Area

B

8.05 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.31 km

2.39 km

1.21 km

598 m

534 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.04 km

1.60 km

1.41 km

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