The course starts just over the bridge on the northern perimeter path; set of along the northern perimeter path, as path forks keep left. Follow path towards the swan lake. Run anti-clockwise round the lake. Once round the lake follow right-hand path towards the fishing lake. Keep to the northern path of the lake, over the little bridge and follow path back to start point. Complete one more lap of the course. The finish is at the starting point.
Getting There by Bus
Both Go North East and Stage Coach operate services from the city centre to Silksworth sports complex, alight at the Sunderland Tennis centre.
Getting There on Foot
Depart the city centre, head towards Durham Road A690, continue on Durham Road A690, to the Barnes Hotel one way system. Continue onto Silksworth Lane. At the next roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Premier Road. Continue for 100m. There is a cycle and footpath entrance to the comple on the left. Follow path to start area.
Or at Barnes Hotel follow signs for cycle route 20. Through a dene, across Premier Road to the start area.
Getting There by Car - From City Centre
Depart the city centre, head towards Durham Road A690, continue on Durham Road A690, to the Barnes Hotel one way system. Continue following signs for A690 Durham. You will come to a crossroads with a LIDL to the right. Continue on. You will the approach a roundabout, take the first exit past the McDonalds. Continue about half a mile and the entrance to the Silksworth Sports complex is on the left. There is parking at the ski slope car park. If this is full, follow signs to the overflow car park.
Getting There by Car - From the A19
Exit the A19 on to the A690 and head towards Sunderland. At the roundabout with "pineapples in the middle" take the 2nd exit staying on the A690. Continue for approximately 1.5 miles. You will the approach a roundabout, take the 2nd exit past the McDonalds. Continue about half a mile and the entrance to the Silksworth Sports complex is on the left. There is parking at the ski slope car park. If this is full, follow signs to the overflow car park.
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