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Consett and Sunderland Railway Path — 7.7 km Running Out-and-back

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Consett and Sunderland Railway Path is a 7.7 km (4.8 miles) out-and-back in Sunderland, England: flat, with 23 m of climb, on paved ground.

23 mAscent
Paved100%Paved
0/5Hilly
Consett and Sunderland Railway Path running route
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Location: Sunderland, England

Discover a convenient, flat running experience on the Consett and Sunderland Railway Path, ideal for those based in Sunderland. This 7.7km out-and-back route is entirely paved, offering a smooth, even surface perfect for consistent pacing. Enjoy a gentle, uninterrupted run, tracing the historical course of the railway from Biddick Lane to Durham Road and back.

With a minimal 23m of ascent and rated 0/5 for hilliness, this route is perfectly suited for speed work, easy recovery runs, or simply building mileage without challenging gradients. Its paved nature makes it an excellent choice for a daily training run in all weather conditions, providing a reliable and accessible path for runners of all abilities looking for urban convenience.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 7.7 km out-and-back in Sunderland, England with around 23 metres of total ascent.
How long will it take me to run it?
Use the 'Your time estimate' panel at the top of this page — it predicts your finish time for this exact route from your age, sex and most recent benchmark, accounting for distance, ascent and surface.
Is it hilly?
No. It rates 0 out of 5 on our hill scale — essentially flat. About 3 metres of climb per kilometre, 23 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's 100% paved — runnable in road shoes year-round.

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