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Bocking Backwater — 5.4 km Running Route

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Bocking Backwater is a 5.4 km (3.3 miles) loop in Braintree, England: flat, with 22 m of climb, on mostly paved ground.

22 mAscent
Paved70%Paved
0/5Hilly
Bocking Backwater running route
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Location: Braintree, England

This pleasant 5.4 km loop in Braintree offers an accessible run, starting conveniently from Courtauld Road. You'll enjoy a gentle circuit around the Braintree Recreation Ground and the scenic Bocking Backwater, with the largely flat and fully paved surfaces making for a smooth and comfortable experience.

With a minimal 22m ascent and zero hilliness, this route is ideal for those seeking an easy-going jog, a consistent training run, or even a leisurely stroll. Its paved nature makes it particularly suitable for convenient urban training sessions, irrespective of weather, and is perfect for building mileage or focusing on pace without challenging terrain.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 5.4 km loop in Braintree, England with around 22 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 4 metres of climb per kilometre, 22 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's 70% paved with some unsurfaced sections — road shoes are fine for most runners.
Is it suitable for a 5k?
Yes. At 5.4 km it's close to a 5k, so it works well as a 5k training run or time trial.

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