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Ryhope Colliery Pit Wheel – Seaham Beach loop from Sunderland

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Ryhope Colliery Pit Wheel – Seaham Beach loop from Sunderland

Moderate

4.3

(9)

70

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Ryhope Colliery Pit Wheel – Seaham Beach loop from Sunderland

02:05

31.1km

230m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 22.6 km for 198 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

2.30 km

Ryhope Colliery Pit Wheel

Highlight • Structure

This pit winding wheel stands on the site of a former colliery as a reminder of past times.

It's located on a disused railway line, now part of NCN 1. …

Tip by

2

4.32 km

Tunnel to Ryhope Beach

Highlight • Rest Area

3

7.42 km

Tunnel Entrance

Highlight • Structure

4

10.9 km

View of Great Eppleton Wind Farm

Highlight • Structure

Perfect spring summer on a nice day

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5

22.3 km

Tommy Statue (Seaham)

Highlight • Historical Site

6

22.8 km

Tommy War Memorial, Seaham

Highlight • Monument

This striking statue was created by artist Ray Lonsdale. Found close to the Seaham war memorial on the seafront, the huge steel soldier depicts a soldier from World War I. …

Tip by

7

24.1 km

Seaham Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views out to the North Sea. There is also plenty of parking here, if you were looking for an alternative start to this route.

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B

31.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.89 km

7.06 km

6.73 km

4.11 km

3.12 km

167 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.0 km

6.18 km

5.27 km

4.57 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Tuesday 3 November

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7°C

12 %

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