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Colwick Park Lakes Circuit — 4.2 km Running Route

Colwick Park Lakes Circuit is a 4.2 km (2.6 miles) loop in Bakersfield, East Midlands: flat, with 0 m of climb, on mixed ground.

0 mAscent
Paved45%Paved
0/5Hilly

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Colwick Park Lakes Circuit running route
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Location: Bakersfield, East Midlands

This loop explores the network of paths around the lakes of Colwick Country Park, offering a flat, traffic-free run on a mix of paved paths and compact gravel tracks. The route winds between the park’s interconnected lakes, with frequent waterside sections and open views across the water. Woodland, grassland and parkland provide a varied backdrop throughout, while the largely level terrain makes it easy to maintain a steady pace. Suitable for runners of all abilities, it’s an enjoyable route for easy miles, tempo efforts or a relaxed run in one of Nottingham’s most popular green spaces.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 4.2 km loop in Bakersfield, East Midlands with around 0 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 0 metres of climb per kilometre, 0 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's roughly half paved (45%) and half trail. Light trail shoes are the safest pick, especially after rain.

Reviews (1)

JakeAug 2026

Peaceful loop of the lakes within the park. Road shoes are ok on this light trail paths.

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