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Abbots Moss and Hogshead Wood — 5.4 km Running Route

Abbots Moss and Hogshead Wood is a 5.4 km (3.4 miles) loop in Whitegate and Marton, Cheshire West and Chester: flat, with 12 m of climb, on mostly paved ground.

12 mAscent
Paved78%Paved
0/5Hilly

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Abbots Moss and Hogshead Wood running route
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Location: Whitegate and Marton, Cheshire West and Chester

This roughly 7 km circular route explores the area around Whitegate and Marton, offering a mix of paved and off-road running. The circuit is essentially flat, with only about 5 metres of climbing spread gently around the loop.

Much of the running is on quiet lanes, including a stretch along Tarporley Road and Hoagshead Lane. The route also takes in sections of the Weaver Parkway, with glimpses of the water at Nunsmere and Abbotsmoss Wood. Expect a smooth surface for most of the run, with some short sections on trail.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 5.4 km loop in Whitegate and Marton, Cheshire West and Chester with around 12 metres of total ascent.
How long will it take me to run it?
Use the 'Your time estimate' panel at the top of this page — it predicts your finish time for this exact route from your age, sex and most recent benchmark, accounting for distance, ascent and surface.
Is it hilly?
No. It rates 0 out of 5 on our hill scale — essentially flat. About 2 metres of climb per kilometre, 12 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's 78% paved with some unsurfaced sections — road shoes are fine for most runners.
Is it suitable for a 5k?
Yes. At 5.4 km it's close to a 5k, so it works well as a 5k training run or time trial.

Reviews (1)

JakeAug 2026

Lovely peaceful route. Around lakes and country lanes.

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