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Cycling

Information relating to the strategic development of cycling in the City, also includes electronic versions of the new Sunderland cycling maps, and links to cycling routes and websites

The City Council recognises the valuable contribution that cycling can make towards the development of a healthy city and provide more sustainable transport in Sunderland. Cycling has many other benefits, it's relatively cheap to begin using and get around by bicycle, is available to majority of local communities and promotes greater social inclusion, and is a physical activity proven to directly improve peoples health.

Downloadable versions of the citywide cycleways (or contact the Planning Policy Section to order a paper copy).

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pdf icon Part 1 (Sunderland North, Sunderland South, Washington) [6Mb]

pdf icon Part 2 (Sunderland South, Houghton/Hetton, the map key and the City Centre) [4Mb]

Improvements in Sunderland

Over 40 pieces of work have been undertaken in the past year in Sunderland. These have ranged in size with some covering extensive areas of the cycle network.

New and improved cycle facilities for 2009/10 include:

  • Completion of the Queen Alexandria Bridge cycle route, connecting North and Central Sunderland and arterial East-West cycle routes on both sides of the river .
  • An overhaul of the Cycle Network which included the cleaning up of routes and verges and the installation of barriers and surveillance equipment to prevent persistent tipping.
  • Resurfacing of the Sunderland Northern Boundary Route - from Newcastle Road across the north of the city to Downhill Sports Complex.
  • Completion of a new shared use footway for Pattinson Road, Washington.
  • Over 100 cycle parking racks have been installed across Sunderland at areas such as playground sites, Roker Promenade, shopping areas, Civic Centre, libraries etc.
  • Routine weekly / monthly sweeping and vegetation control on all routes in the city.

Proposed improvements for 2010/11:

  • Work to develop the Barnes Park Cycle Route is underway with substantial works planned for Autumn/Winter 2010/11.
  • Phase 1 of the Nissan Cycle Network will take place that will see the development of the A1290 link from North Sunderland and Boldon - shared use footway construction. Additional phases will be developed in conjunction with Turbine Business Park.
  • Remaining connection to Barmston Lane/C2C to be developed.
  • South end of Cox Green Footbridge to be ramped improving it for cyclists and people in wheelchairs.
  • Consultation and design work undertaken for a number of cycle networks including the Washington Cycle Network, Shiney Row Cycle Network, and Coalfield Cycle Network.
  • Opening of the Lambton Cokeworks Cycle Network
  • Installation of around 50 additional cycle parking racks and overhaul of network signing.

Cycle North East 2010

The pdf icon Cycle North East 2010 [2Mb] provides a guide to cycling in Tyneside, Northumberland, Sunderland and other areas, the magazine includes information relating to cycle rides and events, cycling organisations and clubs, links to the best cycling websites, and what local councils have been doing for cyclists

Further information on cycling in Sunderland

Wearside Family Cycle Group - The Wearside Family Cycle Group is a club especially for beginners and intermediate cyclists. It was created by the City Council, Sustrans Rangers and local Wearside CTC, and anybody is welcome! People aged 8-75 years have been making good use of the club with ride distances between 12-40 miles long. The group meets fortnightly.

pdf icon On your bike! [1Mb] 

The Cycling Strategy for the City which recognises the valuable contribution that cycling can make towards the development of more sustainable transport in Sunderland.

Our Cycling Vision
Latest news, plans and proposals relating to cycling in the City - pdf icon Cycling Development Action Plan [1Mb]

pdf icon Bede's Cycle Way [466kb]
Cycle Bede's Way and enjoy a great day out.

Where Can I Ride My Bike?Ride our local trails for fitness and pleasure, or take on some of the North's tougher challenges!

Cycling Contacts
Clubs, organisations and links to other websites.

For other cycling information in the region see the Tyne and Wear Local Transport Partnership webpages.