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Town Loch and Townhill Wood — 5.1 km Running Route

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Town Loch and Townhill Wood is a 5.1 km (3.2 miles) loop in Dunfermline, Scotland: flat, with 37 m of climb, on mostly paved ground.

37 mAscent
Paved60%Paved
1/5Hilly

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Town Loch and Townhill Wood running route
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Explore the Town Loch and Townhill Wood

Location: Dunfermline, Scotland

Explore Dunfermline's natural beauty with this scenic 5.1km running route. Starting from Townhill Road, the largely paved path gracefully loops around the picturesque Town Loch, offering tranquil water views. You'll then wind through the green expanses of Townhill Country Park before returning via the lovely Townhill Wood, providing a pleasant blend of open space and dappled woodland.

With minimal ascent and mostly paved surfaces, this route is ideal for convenient training runs, gentle sightseeing, or an enjoyable evening stroll. It's well-suited for runners of all levels seeking a refreshing escape into nature within easy reach of Dunfermline.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 5.1 km loop in Dunfermline, Scotland with around 37 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, 37 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 5.1 km it's close to a 5k, so it works well as a 5k training run or time trial.

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