7.2km

Fourteen Locks — 7.2 km Running Out-and-back

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Fourteen Locks is a 7.2 km (4.5 miles) out-and-back in Newport, Wales: flat, with 58 m of climb, on paved ground.

58 mAscent

100%Paved

1/5Hilly

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Explore the Fourteen Locks

Location: Newport, Wales

Discover the tranquil beauty of Newport's waterways on this 7.2 km out-and-back route, tracing the historic Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal. Starting in Crindau, you'll follow a fully paved path directly to the fascinating Fourteen Locks Canal Centre. This flat, accessible run offers pleasant canal-side scenery, with gentle bends and a consistent surface underfoot.

Ideal for convenient training runs, this route is perfect for those seeking a smooth, traffic-free experience. The minimal ascent makes it highly suitable for beginners, a relaxed jog, or a steady tempo session, allowing you to enjoy the peaceful canal atmosphere without significant elevation challenges.

Common questions

How long is this route?

It's a 7.2 km out-and-back in Newport, Wales with around 58 metres of total ascent.

How long will it take me to run it?

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Is it hilly?

Barely. It rates 1 out of 5 on our hill scale — gently undulating. About 8 metres of climb per kilometre, 58 metres in total.

What's the surface like?

It's 100% paved — runnable in road shoes year-round.

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