Weardale Way, Sunderland

#52 among attractions in Sunderland

Hiking trail, Hiking

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Weardale Way is a footpath that follows the River Wear in the North East of England. It is 73 miles long, starting at the Lindesfarne Memorial on the sea wall at Roker. It then passes through Chester-le-Street, Durham, Bishop Auckland, Wolsingham and Stanhope. The path ends outside the Post Office in the village of Wearhead in County Durham. ()

Coordinates: 54°55'1"N, 1°21'54"W

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Weardale Way – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Stadium of Light, Sunderland Aquatic Centre, The Bridges, Mowbray Park.

0.9 miW
Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport
Stadium of Light, Sunderland
25 min walk • The Stadium of Light is an all-seater football stadium in Sunderland, England, and the eighth and current home to Sunderland A.F.C. With space for 49,000 spectators, the Stadium of Light is the ninth largest stadium in England. The stadium primarily hosts Sunderland A.F.C. home matches.
1 miW
Watersports, Swimming pool
Sunderland Aquatic Centre, Sunderland
25 min walk • Sunderland Aquatic Centre is an indoor sports complex next to the Stadium of Light in the city of Sunderland, England. It contains an Olympic-size swimming pool, a diving pool and a gymnasium.
1.1 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Bridges, Sunderland
28 min walk • The Bridges Shopping Centre, commonly known as ‘The Bridges’ is a shopping centre located in Sunderland, England. The centre was opened by Princess Royal, Anne in 1988.
1.2 miSW
Park
Mowbray Park, Sunderland
31 min walk • Mowbray Park is a municipal park in the centre of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England, located a few hundred yards from the busy thoroughfares of Holmeside and Fawcett Street and bordered by Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens to the north, Burdon Road to the west, Toward Road to the east and Park Road to the south.
1.1 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens, Sunderland
28 min walk • Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens is a municipal museum in Sunderland, England. It contains the only known British example of a gliding reptile, the oldest known vertebrate capable of gliding flight. The exhibit was discovered in Eppleton quarry. The museum has a Designated Collection of national importance.
0.6 miN
Park, Nature and wildlife
Roker Park, Sunderland
15 min walk • Roker Park is a recreation park in the Roker area of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England. The land on which the park stands was donated by Sir Hedworth Williamson, 8th Baronet and the Church Commissioners, and opened on 23 June 1880.
0.5 miSW
Church, Cafe, Gothic architecture
St Peter's Church, Sunderland
13 min walk • St Peter's Church, Monkwearmouth is the parish church of Monkwearmouth in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England. It is one of three churches in the Parish of Monkwearmouth. The others are All Saints' Church, Monkwearmouth and St Andrew's Church, Roker.
1.2 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Sunderland Empire Theatre, Sunderland
31 min walk • The Sunderland Empire Theatre is a large theatre venue located in High Street West in Sunderland, North East England. The theatre, which opened in 1907, is owned by City of Sunderland Council and operated by Ambassador Theatre Group Ltd, on behalf of Sunderland Empire Theatre Trust.
0.9 miSW
Bridge
Wearmouth Bridge, Sunderland
22 min walk • Wearmouth Bridge is a through arch bridge across the River Wear in Sunderland. It is the final bridge over the river before its mouth with the North Sea.
0.9 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Mary's Church, Sunderland
24 min walk • St Mary's Church is a Roman Catholic parish church in the city centre of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, situated on the corner of Bridge Street and St Mary's Way. It is a Grade II listed building, designed by Ignatius Bonomi. Built from 1830 to 1835, and is the earliest Gothic revival church surviving in Sunderland.
0.7 miS
Church, Architecture, Georgian architecture
Holy Trinity Church, Sunderland
17 min walk • Holy Trinity Church is an Anglican church building in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear formerly the area's parish church. It was opened in 1719 as the church for the newly created Parish of Sunderland, and served the local community until dwindling numbers forced its closure in 1988.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Weardale Way?

Nearby attractions include Sunderland Volunteer Life Brigade - SVLB Search & Rescue, Sunderland (7 min walk), St Andrew's Church, Sunderland (11 min walk), St Peter's Church, Sunderland (13 min walk), Monkwearmouth–Jarrow Abbey, Sunderland (13 min walk).

How to get to Weardale Way by public transport?

The nearest stations to Weardale Way:

Light rail

Stadium of Light • Lines: Green (19 min walk)
St Peter's • Lines: Green (22 min walk)

Bus

St Mary's Way • Lines: 135 (25 min walk)
Sunderland Interchange • Lines: 426, 436, 905 (33 min walk)