Active Sunderland Walking Programme
The Active Sunderland Walking Programme is a FREE and friendly programme of weekly volunteer led walks, that take place right across the city.
Discover the perfect way to enjoy the outdoors, connect with others, and stay active.
Our group walks run for 60 to 90 minutes and are open to everyone—no matter your pace or experience. All you need is a pair of comfortable shoes, casual clothing, and a bottle of water.
You'll be warmly welcomed by our Walk Leaders, and our friendly walking community will help you feel right at home.
Join us and see where your next steps take you.
Weekly Walks
Day | Venue | Address | Time |
Monday | Southwick - SARA | Meet at SARA, Shakespeare Street, Southwick, SR5 2JX | 10:00 -11:00am |
Barnes Park | Meet outside of Coach House Café, Barnes Park Road, SR4 7PY | 1:30 -2:30pm | |
Tuesday | Washington Village Community Association | Meet in Car Park, Valley Forge, Washington Village, NE38 7JN | 9:30 -10:30am |
Bungalow Cafe | Pier View, Roker, SR6 0PR | 9:30 -10:30am | |
Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve - Nordic Walk* | Meet in car park, Mallard Way, DH4 6PU | 10:00 - 11:30am | |
Houghton Kepier Hall | Church Street, Houghton, DH4 4DN | 9:30am | |
Morrisons - Seaburn | Meet in car park at rear entrance, Lowry Road, SR6 8AA | 6:30 -8:00pm | |
Wednesday | Southwick - Carnival House | Beaumont Street, Southwick, SR5 2JD | 9:30 -10:30am |
Morrisons - Seaburn | Meet in car park at rear entrance, Lowry Road, SR6 8AA | 9:30 -11:00am | |
Hetton Lyons Country Park | Meet at the Café, Downs Pit Lane, Hetton, DH5 9AR | 9:30 -10:30am | |
Herrington Country Park (Apr-Sept) | Meet at bottom car park next to the notice board, Chester Road, Penshaw, DH4 7EL | 6:00 - 8:00pm | |
Thursday | Hetton Lyons Country Park (Apr-Sept) | Meet at the Café, Downs Pit Lane, Hetton, DH5 9AR | 6:00 -7:30pm |
Sunday | Cox Green | Meet at the Oddfellows Arms Car Park, Waterside, Cox Green, SR4 9JS | 10:00 -11:30am |
*Nordic Walking - Nordic Walking is a walking technique that uses specially designed Nordic Walking Poles to help work your upper body as well as your legs. Our Nordic Walk at Rainton Meadows lasts for 90 minutes and covers a variety of terrain including woodland, small hills, climbing of stiles etc, therefore not all of the route is accessible.
If you would like more information on any of our walks or would like to start your own walk, please contact active@sunderland.gov.uk
We also have a Facebook group where you can connect with other walkers and post photographs of your walks. Join today at Active Sunderland Walking Programme | Facebook
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