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 | Time |
Monday | SARA Southwick Shakespeare Street, Southwick, SR5 2JX | 10-11am |
Monday | Barnes Park, outside of Coach House Café, SR4 7PY | 1:30-2:30pm |
Tuesday | Washington Village Community Association Car Park NE38 7JN | 9:30-10:30am |
Tuesday | Bungalow Café, Roker, SR6 0PR | 9:30-10:30am |
Tuesday | Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve, car park, DH4 6PU* | 10-11:30am |
Tuesday | Houghton Kepier Hall, DH4 4DN | From 9:30am |
Tuesday | Morrisons Seaburn, outside of rear entrance (car park) SR6 8AA | 6:30-8:00pm |
Wednesday | Carnival House, SR5 2JD | 9:30-10:30am |
Wednesday | Morrisons Seaburn, outside of rear entrance (car park) SR6 8AA | 9:30-11am |
Wednesday | Hetton Lyon's Country Park, Meet at the Café, DH5 9AR | 9:30-10:30am |
Wednesday | Tansy Centre, South Hylton, Sunderland SR4 0QD | 10-11am |
Wednesday | Herrington Country Park, meet at bottom car park (next to the notice board), DH4 7EL | 6-8pm |
Thursday | Downhill Community Centre, SR5 4AY | From 10am |
Thursday | Veterans in Crisis led walk at Roker Office, SR5 4AY | From 10:30am |
Thursday | Hetton Lyon's Country Park, Meet at the Café, DH5 9AR | 6-7:30pm |
Friday | Veterans in Crisis led walk at Hetton Lyon's Country Park Café, DH5 9AR | From 10:30am |
Sunday | Cox Green, the Oddfellows Arms Car Park, SR4 9JS | 10-11:30am |
*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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