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A Short Walk by the River Wear

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Overview

A short walk by the River Wear returning through woodland

Wednesday, 22 October 2025
Start time:
11:00 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Easy
Distance:
8.9km / 5.5mi
Ascent:
121.9m / 400ft
Type:
circular

Sunderland Bridge - River Wear - Spring Wood - Woodhouse Farm - Cp;dstream Wood

Features

  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly
  • Introductory walk

Starting point

Grid reference:
NZ 26495 37777
Nearest postcode:
DH6 5JL
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Start time:
11:00 am

Sunderland Bridge parking (old bridge over River Wear off B6300

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