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Betteshanger Park — 8.3 km Running Route

Betteshanger Park is a 8.3 km (5.1 miles) loop in Sholden, Kent: flat, with 12 m of climb, on mostly trail ground.

12 mAscent
Paved35%Paved
0/5Hilly

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Betteshanger Park running route
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Location: Sholden, Kent

This circuit of Betteshanger Park offers just over 8 km of running, mostly off-road with some paved sections. The ground is essentially flat, with only around 10 metres of climbing spread gently around the loop.

The route takes in the varied landscape of the park, including stretches through woodland and open areas. You'll pass several lakes within the park, including Windsor Lake, Match Lake, Heron Lake, Black Lake, Pepper Lake, and Christine Lake. The circuit also skirts the edge of Sholden village.

This is a relaxed run through parkland, with the adjacent loops providing options to shorten or extend the distance.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 8.3 km loop in Sholden, Kent 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 1 metres of climb per kilometre, 12 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's mostly off-road (around 65% trail). Trail shoes are recommended.

Reviews (1)

JakeAug 2026

Nice a smooth surfaces taking in betshanger park.

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