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North East England

Roker Pier and Lighthouse – National Glass Centre loop from Chester-le-Street

Bike touring routes & trails

North East England

Roker Pier and Lighthouse – National Glass Centre loop from Chester-le-Street

Moderate

5.0

(2)

20

riders

Roker Pier and Lighthouse – National Glass Centre loop from Chester-le-Street

03:20

55.0km

340m

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 26, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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6.02 km

Vigo Wood

Forest

2

8.95 km

Forest Path and Lake View

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

This is one of the trails across this nice park. The western part is gravel, then from the lake to the road is asphalt

Tip by

3

27.8 km

Seaburn Promenade

Highlight • Viewpoint

Plenty to do and see around Seaburn.

Tip by

4

28.6 km

View of Seaburn Beach and Promenade

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a footpath not a cycleway

Tip by

5

30.0 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 …

Tip by

6

30.3 km

Roker Pier and Lighthouse

Highlight • Beach

Striped lighthouse at the end of the pier. In bad weather the pier is closed off

Tip by

7

31.5 km

National Glass Centre

Highlight • Monument

Real title is National Glass Centre. Top place. Excellent cafe.

Tip by

8

32.5 km

Sunderland Riverside Walkway

Highlight • River

9

39.9 km

North East Land, Sea and Air Museum

Highlight • Monument

Great little cafe with very pleasant staff. Also no need to pay the admission charge.

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B

55.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.5 km

13.2 km

2.56 km

2.03 km

976 m

707 m

103 m

Surfaces

38.8 km

12.3 km

1.84 km

1.05 km

667 m

471 m

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Saturday 11 July

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