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Carrack Gladden — 4.8 km Running Route

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Carrack Gladden is a 4.8 km (3.0 miles) loop in St Ives, England: hilly, with 125 m of climb, on mostly paved ground.

125 mAscent
Paved60%Paved
4/5Hilly
Carrack Gladden running route
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Location: St Ives, England

Enjoy a refreshing coastal run from St Ives with this picturesque route, beginning at Porthminster Beach. Follow the scenic Hain Walk, embracing breathtaking sea views as you make your way towards Carbis Bay. The route then takes you on a clockwise loop around Hawkes Point, offering a satisfying ascent and further panoramic vistas before returning to your starting point.

This 4.8km run, almost entirely paved, provides a consistent and firm surface ideal for convenient training. With 125m of ascent and a hilliness rating of 4/5, it's a great option for those looking to add some elevation challenge to their runs or as part of a varied race preparation.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 4.8 km loop in St Ives, England with around 125 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?
Yes. It rates 4 out of 5 on our hill scale — a hilly route with sustained climbing. About 26 metres of climb per kilometre, 125 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's 60% paved with some unsurfaced sections — road shoes are fine for most runners.
Is it suitable for a 5k?
Yes. At 4.8 km it's close to a 5k, so it works well as a 5k training run or time trial.

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