TBH, i didnt see the point of the 38 spliting in to 2 services when the changes happened, when it could of run as a 38 like it does on its Sunday route.

The current 38C route takes 24 mins to do its route, don't see how GNE cant do that during the week.

I agree with your route - Tunstall Bank Estate, Esdale Estate, Black Road, Hollycarrside, Leechmere ASDA, Sunderland City Centre loop, i think that would work.