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North East England

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

Bike touring routes & trails

North East England

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

Moderate

4.3

(20)

209

riders

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

03:09

48.6km

420m

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: July 8, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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4.26 km

Vigo Wood

Forest

2

7.19 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

10.5 km

North Wood

Forest

18.0 km

Cornhill Dock

Ruins

18.8 km

Wearmouth Colliery Coal drops

Ruins

6

20.0 km

Sunderland Riverside Walkway

Highlight • River

7

20.9 km

National Glass Centre

Highlight • Monument

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

Tip by

8

22.1 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

9

24.3 km

Seaburn Promenade

Highlight • Viewpoint

Plenty to do and see around Seaburn.

Tip by

10

25.1 km

View of Seaburn Beach and Promenade

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a footpath not a cycleway

Tip by

11

26.8 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

12

39.1 km

Teal Farm Nature Trail

Highlight • Trail

Teal Farm Nature Trail, see photo's
Good food pub nearby, across road Sainsburys and chippy, open, if your lucky.

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B

48.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.1 km

3.76 km

1.88 km

1.71 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.6 km

18.9 km

1.88 km

728 m

465 m

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