town
Runs in and around Washington
5 running routes in Washington · 18 more nearby
Runners in and around Washington get anything from 5.5km to 16km, and it's mostly on pavement and quiet roads, so road shoes are fine. Most of it is flat enough to hold an even pace. There's a mix of loops and out-and-backs to choose from. Chester-le-Street and Houghton-le-Spring are close enough to be worth a look too.
Runs in Washington
Consett and Sunderland Railway Path
Sunderland, England
Following the railway path from Biddick Lane to Durham Road and back.
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…
Washington Wetland 10
Washington, Tyne and Wear
This out-and-back route follows the River Wear from the Washington Wetland Centre.
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.
Runs around Washington
Within roughly 10 km, sorted by distance.
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.
Herrington Country Park from Shiney Row
Sunderland, England
A loop around Herrington Country Park from the path just off Mill Terrace.
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 from South Hylton
Sunderland, England
Starting from Offerton Lane and following the River Wear to Cox Green, then returning via the old railway path.
Wardley Manor
Gateshead, England
Starting from Bowes Railway Path and then looping around Hebburn Quarry Nature Reserve, then round Pelaw before 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…
Around Walker Riverside Park
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Starts and finishes at the intersection of Malaya Drive and Hadrian's Way, making a clockwise loop across the River Tyne and back.
Rainton Meadows
Sunderland, England
A loop of Rainton Meadows via the ponds, starting and finishing at the visitor centre car park.
Waldridge Country Park
Waldridge Park, England
Starting from Tinklers Row Car Park and looping round Waldridge Country Park, mostly following Cong Burn.
Watergate Forest Park
Gateshead, England
A loop around Watergate Forest Park starting and finishing where path leaves south end of Watergate Forest Park car park.
Hebburn Riverside Park
South Tyneside, England
Starting from the Riverside Football Pitch car park and following the path adjacent to the river down to Joel Terrace, before looping round…
River Tyne 5 from Redheugh Bridge
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
A flat out and back alongside the River Tyne.
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…
Around the Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
A big loop on both sides of The Tyne, crossing at the Millenium Bridge and Scotswood Bridge.
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…
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…
Beamish Loop
Tanfield Manor, England
From the access point to the railway path on King Edward VIII Terrace follows the path to Beamish, then loops around Beamish Park Golf…
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…
Nearby towns
Also try running routes in these places near Washington.