Cycling is a good way to help you keep fit and can be quicker than travelling by car in congested conditions. It is on the increase, with more people cycling to and from the campus, and we aim to make it as easy as possible to get here by bike.
Places to park your bike across both campuses
City Campus:
- Murray Library (on-street racks)
- The Gateway (on-street racks)
- CitySpace (on-street racks)
- CitySpace (secure cycle hub – ID card required)
- The John Dawson Sciences Complex (on-street racks)
- Quadrant (on-street racks)
- Fleming (on-street racks)
- Hope Street Xchange (cycle lockers – padlock required)
- Hope Street Xchange car park (on-street racks)
- Helen McCardle House (cycle lockers – padlock required)
- Helen McCardle House (on-street racks)
Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter's:
- Prospect (secure bike hangers – ID card required)
- Prospect (on-street racks)
- David Goldman Technology Centre (on-street racks)
- David Puttnam Media Centre (on-street racks)
- Reg Vardy Centre (on-street racks)
- Wearside View (covered cycle shelter)
- Chaplaincy (on-street racks)
- St Peter's Gate (cycle lockers – padlock required)
- National Glass Centre (on-street racks)
Shower facilities are also available in:
- CitySpace (changing rooms on floor 1)
- Darwin Building (room 003 on the ground floor)
- David Goldman Technology Centre (accessible toilet and shower, room 012 on the ground floor)
- Wearside View (room 012 on the ground floor)
Cycle Hub for staff and students at City Campus
The Cycle Hub is a secure bicycle storage facility on City Campus, between Edinburgh Building and City Space, featuring secure storage for 32 bicycles, lockers, a bike maintenance stand with pump, internal CCTV and an alarm system. The access control system has been recently upgraded to a secure maglock system, and access is now restricted to those with a campus card only.
Advanced CCTV analytics and alarm alerts were also implemented to monitor the perimeter and threshold of the storage area. The system is designed to detect loitering and trespassing, providing a safe and reliable area for students and staff to store their bicycles free of charge. All staff and students can gain access using their staff ID card.
Secure Cycle Parking at St Peter’s Campus
Two bike hangers are located between Prospect Building and David Puttnam Media Centre, featuring a secure access-controlled lock and bicycle maintenance stand with a pump. All staff and students can gain access using their staff ID card.
Visitors
Visitors are welcome to use the on-street cycle racks located around campus. It is important to keep your bike secure. Use a good lock and double lock your bike where possible.
Contact parkingservices@sunderland.ac.uk or 0191 515 3366 if you have any issues.
Planning your route
One of the first things you need to do when cycling to/from campus is plan your route. Komoot is a great online resource to navigate journeys by bicycle or on foot (select bike touring as your sport for off-road cycle routes).
Published: 2 June 2025