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Avenham river loop — 3.8 km Running Route

Avenham river loop is a 3.8 km (2.4 miles) loop in Avenham, Lancashire: flat, with 12 m of climb, on mostly paved ground.

12 mAscent
Paved72%Paved
0/5Hilly

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Avenham river loop running route
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Elevation

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Location: Avenham, Lancashire

This short circular route in Avenham offers a gently undulating run of just under 4 km, with around 10 metres of climbing concentrated in one part of the loop. The circuit follows the River Ribble for much of its length, running along the Ribble Way and part of the Preston Guild Wheel.

Underfoot, expect a mix of paved surfaces and off-road paths, leaning towards pavement for roughly two-thirds of the distance. The route takes you through Avenham Park, a Grade II* listed public park, and passes close to Penwortham Old Bridge. It's a relaxed run along the river, with the climbing spread around the loop.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 3.8 km loop in Avenham, Lancashire 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 3 metres of climb per kilometre, 12 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's 72% paved with some unsurfaced sections — road shoes are fine for most runners.

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JakeOct 2026

Relaxed run along the river ribble

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