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Getting here
54.92466, -1.36962
About ROKER PARK
Roker Park is a recreation park in the Roker area of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England.
Read more on Wikipedia →Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦69+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Herring Gull and Rock Dove
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- ☕RUHE — a good base for a longer summer day out
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦69+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Herring Gull and Rock Dove
- ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
- ☕RUHE — a good base for a longer summer day out
Good to know
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Herring Gull, Rock Dove, Carrion Crow +66 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Herring Gull, Rock Dove, Carrion Crow +66 more · last seen 2026
Wildlife
Very strong match
Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site
Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Easy access
Good match
parking, toilets
Insect spotting
Good match
Insects — Graptus triguttatus · last seen 2025; Insects — Graptus triguttatus · last seen 2025
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
8 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Walking
Weardale WayWalking route124 km
King Charles III England Coast Path: North Gare to South BentsWalking route
Way of LearningWalking route61 km
Souter Lighthouse Ranger Run, Souter LighthouseWalking route2 km
A scenic run route around the former Whitburn Colliery, now home to grasslands, wildflowers & birds. This short but interesting & enjoyable run takes in a lap of Whitburn Coastal Park nature reserve. Paths are maintained but naturally uneven coast path.
Souter Lighthouse Trail, Souter LighthouseWalking route2.6 km
This trail is an easy stroll for all the family on well-established footpaths following the coastal path. Start and finish your walk at Souter Lighthouse, in Sunderland, spotting wildlife along the way. Mostly easy walking across established footpaths.
🚴Cycling
75 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Walney to Wear Cycle RouteCycling route
EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route - part United Kingdom 5Cycling route
John Reid Road CyclewayCycling route
NCN 1 Tees to TyneCycling route
Route 7Cycling route
Main RouteCycling route55 m
🚵Mountain biking
2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Mountain biking
Harton Branch RouteMountain bike route
Marsden Quarry RouteMountain bike route
Wildlife to spot
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