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Men of Steel Sculptures – View of Penshaw Monument loop from Stadium of Light

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North East England

Men of Steel Sculptures – View of Penshaw Monument loop from Stadium of Light

Moderate

5.0

(1)

56

riders

Men of Steel Sculptures – View of Penshaw Monument loop from Stadium of Light

02:14

31.3km

260m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 19.7 km for 67 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

903 m

Giant Davy Lamp Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

Giant safety lamp by North East inventor, Humphrey Davy.
more info below
wp.sunderland.ac.uk/seagullcity/riverside-sculpture-walk

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2

1.26 km

Men of Steel Sculptures

Highlight • Monument

lovely artwork however difficult to spot as hidden by lots of overgrown bushes.

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3

2.96 km

William Mills Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

William Mills, inventor of hand grenade, also known as Mills bomb.

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9.90 km

North Wood

Forest

5

15.2 km

Worm Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

The hill that Lampton worm rapped it's tail around.
Whisht! lads, haad yor gobs, An' aa'll tell ye aall an aaful story
The Lambton Worm is a legend from County …

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6

15.4 km

View of Penshaw Monument from East Bridge on the River Wear

Highlight • Viewpoint

View from East bridge on the river Wear

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7

17.5 km

View of Penshaw Monument

Highlight • Viewpoint

Be prepared for some climbing!!!

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B

31.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

10.8 km

4.21 km

2.46 km

2.17 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.4 km

11.4 km

4.09 km

291 m

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Wednesday 6 May

14°C

1°C

19 %

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