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Runs in and around Houghton-le-Spring
4 running routes in Houghton-le-Spring · 24 more nearby
Runners in and around Houghton-le-Spring get anything from 5km to 8km, and it's mostly off-road, so trail shoes are the safer bet. Expect gently rolling ground rather than anything sustained. Most are loops, so you finish back where you started. Hetton-le-Hole and Chester-le-Street are close enough to be worth a look too.
Runs in Houghton-le-Spring
Herrington Country Park from Shiney Row
Sunderland, England
A loop around Herrington Country Park from the path just off Mill Terrace.
Herrington Country Park from the Visitor Area
Sunderland, England
A circuit of Herrington Country Park starts from the southeast corner of car park near Chester Road.
Lyons Country Park
Sunderland, England
Starting from a lane just off Station Road and looping round Hetton Lyons Country Park via Salters Lane and Great Eppleton.
Rainton Meadows
Sunderland, England
A loop of Rainton Meadows via the ponds, starting and finishing at the visitor centre car park.
Runs around Houghton-le-Spring
Within roughly 10 km, sorted by distance.
The Princess Anne Park
Sunderland, England
Starting from Biddick Lane and looping roundBiddick Playing Fields to the east, then Princess Anne Park to the north, crossing the A182 and…
Consett and Sunderland Railway Path
Sunderland, England
Following the railway path from Biddick Lane to Durham Road and back.
Washington Wetland 10
Washington, Tyne and Wear
This out-and-back route follows the River Wear from the Washington Wetland Centre.
West from South Hylton
Sunderland, England
Starting from Offerton Lane and following the River Wear to Cox Green, then returning via the old railway path.
Chester-le-Street Riverside Park
Chester-le-Street, England
Starting from Cone Terrace and following the River Wear to Crichton Avenue, then returning via Riverside Gardens.
West Lea to Murton
County Durham, England
From the end of Walton Avenue out to Hawthorn/Ryhope Way, looping down to the edge of Murton, and returning.
South Hylton Loop
Sunderland, England
Starting from South Hylton Metro Station and following the Metro line to the road, where it picks up the River Wear south east to Stony…
Ryhope to Seaton on disused railway
Sunderland, England
From Saint Nazaire Way along Seaton Bank disused railway to Seaton Lane, where it makes a small loop and returns.
Wheatsheaf C2C & River Loop
South Pelaw, County Durham
Starting from the Wheatsheaf Pup, a 10 Mile gently undulating route which follows the Coast To Coast cycle route down to the Cox Green…
Wheatsheaf to Beamish and Back
South Pelaw, County Durham
Starting at The Wheatsheaf Pub, this loop follows the Coast to Coast (C2C) route on a steady climb towards Beamish Museum.
Tunstall Hills
Sunderland, England
From Ryhope Road to loop around Tunstall Hills.
Durham River and City
Durham, County Durham
The circuit is a mix of paved and off-road, leaning towards paved surfaces for roughly two-thirds of the distance.
Tesco loop
Belmont, County Durham
The route is gently undulating, offering enough variation to keep the run interesting without any sustained climbs.
Dawdon Dene and Stony Cut Bank
Seaham, England
Starting from Dene Road and following it to Dalton le Dale, then returning via Stony Cut.
Aykley Wood
Durham, England
A loop of Aykley Wood Nature Reserve starting and finishing at Carr House Drive.
Coastal Path to Ryhope
Sunderland, England
Starting where the promenade road leaves Commercial Road and following it down to Ryhope before returning via an adjacent path.
Waldridge Country Park
Waldridge Park, England
Starting from Tinklers Row Car Park and looping round Waldridge Country Park, mostly following Cong Burn.
Wearmouth Bridge to Roker Pier Lighthouse
Sunderland, England
Starting at the path bend on inlet just east of Wearmouth Bridge and following the river, then the promenade to the Roker Lighthouse, and…
Stadium of Light to Northern Spire
Sunderland, England
From the Stadium of Light it follows a cycleway to where it meets Hylton Park Road, then returns following paths by the river to…
Durham River Loop
Durham, England
Starting on Pelaw Leazes Lane and following the River Wear to Framwellgate Bridge, crossing and following the other side back to Kingsgate…
Chourdon Point
Seaham, England
Starting from Nose's Point car park and following the coastal path to Chourdon Point, then looping round Hawthorn Dene Nature Reserve and…
Durham SE River Loop
Durham, England
A loop of the River Wear, starting from the North side of Baths Bridge, crossing at Shincliffe Bridge and returning on the other side of…
Weardale Way North
Durham, England
Starting from Framwelgate Way and following the main path out to Brasside Pond, then following the old railway path and Frankland Lane back.
Peninsula & Pelaw Loop
City of Durham, County Durham
A flat, fast river run linking Durham's two big meanders.
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