Way of Learning
Sunderland, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Sunderland, United Kingdom. Hiking.
- Distance
- 26.4 mi (42.5 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,299 ft (396 m)
- Est. Time
- 9 hr 10 min
- High point
- 430 ft (131 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Historic site: Cleadon Windmill 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from start
- Historic site: West Well 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Whitburn War Memorial 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Drinking fountain 9.2 mi (14.9 km) from start
- Shelter 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from start
- Historic site: Bede Memorial Cross 11.2 mi (18.1 km) from start
- Attraction: Roker Roundabout 11.4 mi (18.4 km) from start
- Historic site: North Dock Tufa 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Wearmouth Colliery Coal drops 13.7 mi (22.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Southwick Limekilns 14.1 mi (22.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Cornhill Dock 14.2 mi (22.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint 15.6 mi (25.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint 19.6 mi (31.6 km) from start
- Peak: Penshaw Hill 19.6 mi (31.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Penshaw Monument 19.7 mi (31.6 km) from start
- Peak: Burn Hill 20.2 mi (32.6 km) from start
- Peak: Houghton Hill 23.4 mi (37.7 km) from start
- Historic site: 1914 - 1919 Our Glorious Dead 24 mi (38.7 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Way of Learning
How long is Way of Learning?
Way of Learning is 26.4 mi (42.5 km) long. Most people take about 9 hr 10 min. It climbs 1,299 ft (396 m) in total, up to a high point of 430 ft (131 m).
How hard is Way of Learning?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Way of Learning?
Parking at the start, Free. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Way of Learning?
Drinking water on the way at 10 mi (16.1 km). Toilets: 10.2 mi (16.4 km), 10.5 mi (16.9 km), 10.5 mi (16.9 km).
Is Way of Learning shaded?
Partly shaded (30% under trees).
What can you do on Way of Learning?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Way of Learning?
Hive Coffee Company, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Morrisons Daily, 0.4 mi (0.6 km).
Is this a good week for Way of Learning?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Newcastle Road Cycleway South Tyneside · Easy · 2.6 mi (4.2 km)
- National Cycle Network Link Route North Tyneside · Easy · 2.1 mi (3.4 km)
- Ferry link North Tyneside · Easy · 1 mi (1.6 km)
- Percy Main Metro route North Tyneside · Easy · 2 mi (3.3 km)
- Waggonways Cycle Route F - Wallsend Dene North Tyneside · Easy · 6.6 mi (10.6 km)
- National Cycle Network Link Route North Tyneside · Easy · 1.4 mi (2.2 km)
- Marsden Quarry Route South Tyneside · Easy · 9.6 mi (15.5 km)
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