Sunderland to Middlesbrough
39.1 miles (63 km)
Travel between these two major north eastern cities along National Cycle Route 1 and 14 on this interesting ride. The route starts in Sunderland with a long off road section to coastal Seaham. On the way you will pass through Ryhope and the lovely Cherry Knowle (below). There then follows another traffic free section along the Haswell to Hart Countryside Walk & the Castle Eden Walkway taking you to Stockton on Tees.
A stretch along the River Tees takes you into Middlesbrough along National Cycle route 14.