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Runs in and around Whitburn
3 running routes in Whitburn · 12 more nearby
The running in and around Whitburn is a mix of pavement and trail, covering anything from 7km to 18km. It stays flat enough for steady, even-paced running. Most are loops, so you finish back where you started. Sunderland and South Shields are close enough to be worth a look too.
Runs in Whitburn
Cleadon Hills
South Tyneside, England
Following Bede's Way to Whitburn before returning via Cleadon Lane and Sunniside Lane. .
Marsden and Cleadon coastal loop
South Shields, Tyne and Wear
The ground is mostly paved, with only occasional short off-road sections, making for a smooth and consistent surface.
Seaburn to Lizard Point
Sunderland, England
Following the England Coastal Path north from opposite Dykelands Road up to Souter Lighthouse, looping round and returning.
Runs around Whitburn
Within roughly 10 km, sorted by distance.
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…
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…
West Harton Mineral Line and Temple Memorial Park
South Tyneside, England
Starting from Whiteleas Way and then following the West Harton Mineral Line South, before picking up Bede's Way to the east, then north and…
The Leas
South Tyneside, England
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.
Around The Leas
South Shields, England
This anticlockwise loop around The Leas in South Shields is a solid choice for a steady run with minimal technical demands.
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…
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.
Jarrow Greenery
South Tyneside, England
Starting just west of the cemetery on either side of the Cemetery Road and heading south via Bede's Way to Leam Road, then returning via…
Tunstall Hills
Sunderland, England
From Ryhope Road to loop around Tunstall Hills.
Washington Wetland 10
Washington, Tyne and Wear
This out-and-back route follows the River Wear from the Washington Wetland Centre.
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.
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