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Astbury Mere and the canal — 9.4 km Running Route

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Astbury Mere and the canal is a 9.4 km (5.9 miles) loop in Congleton, England: flat, with 66 m of climb, on mostly trail ground.

66 mAscent
Paved35%Paved
1/5Hilly

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Astbury Mere and the canal running route
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Location: Congleton, England

Enjoy a refreshing 9.4km loop around Astbury Mere, Congleton, starting with picturesque views of the lake. The route then leads you along the historic Macclesfield Canal, offering a different but equally charming perspective, before returning to your starting point via a well-maintained trail.

This gently undulating course, with minimal ascent, is perfect for a relaxed recreational run or an active recovery session. With a good mix of surfaces, it’s also ideal for those wanting to vary their training without facing significant hills, or for exploring the local scenery at a comfortable pace.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 9.4 km loop in Congleton, England with around 66 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?
Barely. It rates 1 out of 5 on our hill scale — gently undulating. About 7 metres of climb per kilometre, 66 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's mostly off-road (around 65% trail). Trail shoes are recommended.

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ClareJul 2024

Muddy if wet

Shoe suggestion: Trail

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