Walking in Sunderland 

There are many opportunities to walk in Sunderland. Whether it be individually taking a stroll around your local park, or going on a more brisk walk as part of a group. Sunderland's Wellness Service, Sunderland's Walking Network and the Active Sunderland website have pulled together this information for you to access in one place.

The following pages have been designed to help you access walking opportunities citywide, provide information on what is available from both Sunderland City Council's Wellness Service led programmes and other Sunderland based groups/clubs. The website can also assist you to set up your own walking groups should you want to.

• Why Is Walking Good For You?
• What Is A Health Walk?
• Walking Programmes
• Wanted: Volunteer Walk Leaders
• FAQs
• Funding...Coming Soon
• Links
• Events
• Sunderland Walking Network Needs You!

Are you part of a walking group? Do you and your friends meet regularly and go walking? If so, let us know by contacting Sport and Leisure.

Walking Opportunities (24KB) in Sunderland contains details of all current walking opportunities and days/times of when you can access walking Citywide.
This document is regularly updated and all information can also be found via the directory.

If you would like to add details re your walking club/group, please contact our Physical Activity Development Officer on 0191 561 4693 sports.leisure@sunderland.gov.uk or have a look at the directory section.

October

Friday 14 October 10.30-2.30 Houghton Town Centre

Friday 21 October 10.30-2.30 High St West

Thursday 26 October 11-3 Jubilee Centre, Farringdon