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May is Living Streets’ National Walking Month

Walking is one of the easiest ways to improve our health and stay connected to our community, helping us feel less lonely and isolated.

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Rainton Meadows Walking Group 12 Scaled Aspect Ratio 1600 900Active Sunderland Walking Programme Barnes Park WalkWalking tagsAll Welcome tagsJoin us every Monday for a wellness walk around the beautiful Barnes Park. Meet outside of the Coach House Café. more about 'Active Sunderland Walking Programme Barnes Park Walk'Barnes Park, 7 Barnes Park Road, Sunderland, SR4 7PYMonday 1.30pm to 2.30pmFreeSave Active Sunderland Walking Programme Barnes Park Walk to favourites
Rainton Meadows Walking Group 12 Scaled Aspect Ratio 1600 900Active Sunderland Walking Programme Cox GreenWalking tagsAll Welcome tagsThese walks cover distances of 4-5 miles along riverside footpaths (can be quite muddy from October – March), with some… more about 'Active Sunderland Walking Programme Cox Green'Sunday 10.00am - 11.30amFreeSave Active Sunderland Walking Programme Cox Green to favourites
Rainton Meadows Walking Group 12 Scaled Aspect Ratio 1600 900Active Sunderland Walking Programme Downhill WalkWalking tagsAll Welcome tagsJoin us on Thursday morning at Downhill Community Centre for a wellness walk.  more about 'Active Sunderland Walking Programme Downhill Walk'Downhill Community Centre, Downhill, SR5 4AYThursday at 10.00amFreeSave Active Sunderland Walking Programme Downhill Walk to favourites
Rainton Meadows Walking Group 12 Scaled Aspect Ratio 1600 900Active Sunderland Walking Programme Elemore ParkWalking tagsAll Welcome tagsJoin us on Fridays at 10.00am-11.30am for a wellness walk around the beautiful Elemore Park.  Meet at the main building… more about 'Active Sunderland Walking Programme Elemore Park'Elemore Park, Elemore Lane, Easington Lane, DH5 0QSFriday 10.00am to 11.30amFreeSave Active Sunderland Walking Programme Elemore Park to favourites
Rainton Meadows Walking Group 12 Scaled Aspect Ratio 1600 900Active Sunderland Walking Programme Hetton LyonsWalking tagsAll Welcome tagsThis walk only takes place April to September and starts from the main car park in the park. We have… more about 'Active Sunderland Walking Programme Hetton Lyons'Hetton Lyons Country Park, Hetton le Hole DH5 0RHThursday 6.00pm to 7.30pm, April to September FreeSave Active Sunderland Walking Programme Hetton Lyons to favourites
Rainton Meadows Walking Group 12 Scaled Aspect Ratio 1600 900Active Sunderland Walking Programme Hetton Lyons WalkWalking tagsAll Welcome tagsOur walk caters for you if you can walk for an hour and up to 3 miles. Suitable footwear is… more about 'Active Sunderland Walking Programme Hetton Lyons Walk'Hetton Lyons Country Park, Hetton le Hole DH5 0RHWednesday 9.30am - 10.30amFreeSave Active Sunderland Walking Programme Hetton Lyons Walk to favourites
Rainton Meadows Walking Group 12 Scaled Aspect Ratio 1600 900Active Sunderland Walking Programme Houghton RectoryWalking tagsAll Welcome tagsThe Houghton Walk is between 2.5 – 3.5 miles long and for 1 – 1.5 hours duration. Please wear appropriate… more about 'Active Sunderland Walking Programme Houghton Rectory'The Old Rectory, The Broadway, Houghton le Spring, DH4 4BBTuesday 10.00am to 1130amFreeSave Active Sunderland Walking Programme Houghton Rectory to favourites
Rainton Meadows Walking Group 43 Scaled Aspect Ratio 1600 900Active Sunderland Walking Programme Rainton Meadows Nordic WalkWalking tagsAll Welcome tagsNordic Walking is a walking technique that uses specially designed Nordic Walking Poles to help work your upper body as well as… more about 'Active Sunderland Walking Programme Rainton Meadows Nordic Walk'Rainton Meadows Nature Reserve, Houghton le Spring, DH4 6PUTuesday 10.00am to 1130amFreeSave Active Sunderland Walking Programme Rainton Meadows Nordic Walk to favourites
Rainton Meadows Walking Group 12 Scaled Aspect Ratio 1600 900Active Sunderland Walking Programme Roker WalkWalking tagsAll Welcome tagsThis walk is mainly on the flat but we may walk on sand and pebbles too if the tide is… more about 'Active Sunderland Walking Programme Roker Walk'Roker Promenade, Marine Walk SR6 0PL. Tuesday 9.30am to 10.30amFreeSave Active Sunderland Walking Programme Roker Walk to favourites
Rainton Meadows Walking Group 12 Scaled Aspect Ratio 1600 900Active Sunderland Walking Programme SARA walkWalking tagsAll Welcome tagsJoin us every Monday for a wellness walk in Southwick. Ideal for beginners and those looking to get more active… more about 'Active Sunderland Walking Programme SARA walk'Monday 10am to 11amFreeSave Active Sunderland Walking Programme SARA walk to favourites
Rainton Meadows Walking Group 12 Scaled Aspect Ratio 1600 900Active Sunderland Walking Programme Seaburn WalkWalking tagsAll Welcome tagsThis walk is about 60min Oct to Mar and mainly on paths with the occasional incline.  From Apr to Sep… more about 'Active Sunderland Walking Programme Seaburn Walk'Tuesday 6.30pm to 7.30pm October to March Tuesday 6.30pm to 8.00pm April to September FreeSave Active Sunderland Walking Programme Seaburn Walk to favourites
Rainton Meadows Walking Group 12 Scaled Aspect Ratio 1600 900Active Sunderland Walking Programme Seaburn WalkWalking tagsAll Welcome tagsJoin us for a morning walk from Morrison’s Seaburn. Meet outside of the rear entrance (car park) more about 'Active Sunderland Walking Programme Seaburn Walk'Seaburn Morrison’s, Whitburn Road, Sunderland, SR6 8AAWednesday 9.30am - 11.00amFreeSave Active Sunderland Walking Programme Seaburn Walk to favourites
Rainton Meadows Walking Group 12 Scaled Aspect Ratio 1600 900Active Sunderland Walking Programme Veterans in Crisis Led WalkWalking tagsAll Welcome tagsJoin us on a Thursday morning at the Roker Veteran’s in Crisis office for a wellness walk around the area.  more about 'Active Sunderland Walking Programme Veterans in Crisis Led Walk'Veteran’s in Crisis Roker, 1 Roker Avenue, Sunderland, SR6 0BYThursday at 10.30amFreeSave Active Sunderland Walking Programme Veterans in Crisis Led Walk to favourites
Rainton Meadows Walking Group 43 Scaled Aspect Ratio 1600 900Active Sunderland Walking Programme Veterans in Crisis Led WalkWalking tagsAll Welcome tagsJoin us for a Veteran’s in Crisis led walk in Hetton Lyons Country Park.  Meet at the café in Hetton… more about 'Active Sunderland Walking Programme Veterans in Crisis Led Walk'Hetton Lyons Country Park, Hetton le Hole DH5 0RHFriday 10.30amFreeSave Active Sunderland Walking Programme Veterans in Crisis Led Walk to favourites
Rainton Meadows Walking Group 12 Scaled Aspect Ratio 1600 900Active Sunderland Walking Programme Washington VillageWalking tagsAll Welcome tagsWe are a friendly group with ages from early 20’s to 80+. Walks are circular so we finish back at Washington… more about 'Active Sunderland Walking Programme Washington Village'Tuesday 9.30am to 10.30amFreeSave Active Sunderland Walking Programme Washington Village to favourites
Walking Group Aspect Ratio 1600 900Carers on the MoveSocial group tagsCarers tagsOur Carers on the Move group is a monthly walking group especially for unpaid carers,  led by a trained walk… more about 'Carers on the Move'Third Thursday of every month 10.30-11.30am. Please contact us for location FreeSave Carers on the Move to favourites
Walking Group Aspect Ratio 1600 900Doxford Walking GroupSocial group tagsAll Welcome tagsA weekly group for residents who want to stay active and meet new friends. Walks are planned around the local… more about 'Doxford Walking Group'MONDAY 10AM to 12NOONFREESave Doxford Walking Group to favourites
EParkPenMon Scaled Aspect Ratio 1600 900Guided walks at Elemore ParkPhysical activity tagsAll Welcome tagsElemore Park is a great place to go walking. Our guided walks not only allow you to enjoy the rural… more about 'Guided walks at Elemore Park'Elemore Park, Elemore Lane, Easington Lane, DH5 0QSContact us to find out the next guided walks at Elemore ParkFreeSave Guided walks at Elemore Park to favourites
Parkinson S Football Aspect Ratio 1600 900Neurological Walking FootballFor anyone living with Parkinson’s and Neurological conditions. The one hour session is followed by an optional 30-minute chit and… more about 'Neurological Walking Football'Beacon of Light, Stadium Way, Monkwearmouth, Sunderland SR5 1SNTuesday's 12:00-1:30pm£3.00Save Neurological Walking Football to favourites
U3a Generic Aspect Ratio 1600 900Social group – Washington Village u3a (WVu3a)Social group tagsOlder people tagsWould you like to go from Retired to Inspired?  Washington Village u3a is a lively social group with more than… more about 'Social group – Washington Village u3a (WVu3a)'The Stella, Windlass Ln, Washington NE37 1BHFirst Thursday of every month 11am-1pm£15 for annual membership which includes monthly meetings and more than 30 different activity groupsSave Social group – Washington Village u3a (WVu3a) to favourites
Strength And Balance Falls Preventio Programme FREE Exercise Classes Poster Scaled Aspect Ratio 1600 900 Aspect Ratio 1600 900Strength and BalancePhysical activity tagsStrength and Balance programme is an evidence based (OTAGO) 14-week exercise programme, funded by Sunderland City Council for people who… more about 'Strength and Balance'Grace House North East, Bardolph Drive, Sunderland SR5 2DF10:00-11:00amFREESave Strength and Balance to favourites
Strength And Balance Falls Preventio Programme FREE Exercise Classes Poster Scaled Aspect Ratio 1600 900Strength and Balance – Fall prevention and Postural StabilityPhysical wellbeing tagsOlder people tagsCome and join our Strength and Balance programme for anyone who has had a fall, is worried about falling over,… more about 'Strength and Balance – Fall prevention and Postural Stability'Houghton Sports and Wellness Centre, Station Road, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 5AHThursday 1.30pm£3 per sessionSave Strength and Balance – Fall prevention and Postural Stability to favourites
Strength And Balance Falls Preventio Programme FREE Exercise Classes Poster Scaled Aspect Ratio 1600 900Strength and Balance – Falls PreventionPhysical activity tagsOlder people tagsCome and join our Strength and Balance programme for anyone who has had a fall, is worried about falling over,… more about 'Strength and Balance – Falls Prevention'Penshaw Community Centre, Wensleydale Ave, Houghton Le Spring, DH4 7PDTuesday 11.15amFreeSave Strength and Balance – Falls Prevention to favourites
Walking Cricket Aspect Ratio 1600 900Walking CricketPhysical activity tagsOlder people tagsWalking cricket is cricket as we know it, but no running is allowed – you have to walk to score your… more about 'Walking Cricket'Washington Leisure Centre, New Town, Washington, NE38 7SSFriday 12:30am-2pmFreeSave Walking Cricket to favourites
Walking Football Picture 1 Aspect Ratio 1600 900Walking FootballPhysical activity tagsOlder people tagsCome and join us for our Walking football sessions taking place at Washington Leisure Centre. Walking football is a slower… more about 'Walking Football'Washington Leisure Centre, New Town, Washington, NE38 7SSWednesday 1:30pm-2:30pmfrom £1Save Walking Football to favourites
Background Aspect Ratio 580 255Walking FootballPhysical wellbeing tagsAll Welcome tagsIf you are over 16 and live or work in Southwick, why not take a look and see what Change… more about 'Walking Football'Wearmouth Cricket Club, Thompson Rd, Southwick, Sunderland SR5 2SDMonday & Friday 11am to 12pmFreeSave Walking Football to favourites
Background Aspect Ratio 580 255Walking FootballPhysical activity tagsAll Welcome tagsIf you are over 16 and live or work in Southwick, why not take a look and see what Change the… more about 'Walking Football'Wearmouth Cricket Club, Thompson Rd, Southwick, Sunderland SR5 2SDFriday 11am-12pm FreeSave Walking Football to favourites
Background Aspect Ratio 580 255Walking Football (anyone 55+)All Welcome tagsIf you are over 55 and live or work in Southwick, why not take a look and see what Change… more about 'Walking Football (anyone 55+)'Beacon of Light, Stadium Way, Monkwearmouth, Sunderland SR5 1SNTuesday 10-11am FreeSave Walking Football (anyone 55+) to favourites
Walking Photo Scaled Aspect Ratio 1600 900Walking group – Washington Village u3aWalking tagsOlder people tagsWashington Village u3a has more than 250 members who have all finished working full-time.  We have two walking groups: our… more about 'Walking group – Washington Village u3a'Walking group: 2nd and 4th Friday at 10.00am. Strollers group: ad-hoc Wednesday morningsFree for first walk then £15 annual membership which includes all walks, monthly meetings and 30+ other social and physical activity groupsSave Walking group – Washington Village u3a to favourites
Walkign Netball Photo 2 Aspect Ratio 1600 900Walking NetballPhysical activity tagsOlder people tags  Come along and try our WALKING NETBALL sessions that take part at Washington Leisure Centre. You will make new… more about 'Walking Netball'Washington Leisure Centre, New Town, Washington, NE38 7SSTuesday 10amfrom £1Save Walking Netball to favourites
Silkworth Tennis Courts Aspect Ratio 1600 900Walking TennisGet involved tagsInclusive / Disability tagsWhat is walking Tennis? Love tennis but looking for a gentler pace of play? Walking Tennis is safe, fun and inclusive and a fantastic way to stay active! … more about 'Walking Tennis'Silksworth Tennis and Community Pool, Silksworth Lane, Sunderland, SR3 1PDThursday 12noonfrom £3.15Save Walking Tennis to favourites
Background Aspect Ratio 580 255Washington Village u3a – go from Retired to Inspired!Interests tagsOlder people tagsWashington Village u3a (WVu3a) is a lively and friendly organisation for anyone who has finished working full-time. We offer more… more about 'Washington Village u3a – go from Retired to Inspired!'11.00am on first Thursday of the month at The Stella, Washington. Times for all activities on website £15 p.a.Save Washington Village u3a – go from Retired to Inspired! to favourites

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Better PointsBetter PointsDownload the free app and join in with BetterPoints Sunderland. Pop the app in your pocket and go for a walk, wheel or bike ride and earn BetterPoints and great prizes. Find out more click hereSave Better Points to favourites
TreesA Walk in the ParkWe have fantastic historical parks and beautiful picturesque walks in and around Sunderland which are all free to enjoy. Walking is beneficial for both our physical and mental wellbeing and is a great way to take in our natural surroundings. Find out more click hereSave A Walk in the Park to favourites

Local services

Active Sunderland Walking ProgrammeActive Sunderland Walking ProgrammeThe Active Sunderland Walking Programme is a FREE and friendly programme of weekly volunteer led walks, that take place right across the city. Find out moreSave Active Sunderland Walking Programme to favourites
Wear MovingWear MovingTo promote health, fitness and mental wellbeing, Wear Moving is helping families living in SR5 to become more active through various walking and cycling activities Find out moreSave Wear Moving to favourites
BIG EventsActive Sunderland BIG EventsActive Sunderland BIG events take place throughout the year, creating great opportunities for families to enjoy running, cycling or walking together. Find out moreSave Active Sunderland BIG Events to favourites