7k Run Radstock: Scenic Greenway Journey Through Nature

Route Overview & Local Insights

Clocking in at a manageable 6.6km with a negligible 22m of ascent, this flat and fast out-and-back route is a local favorite for tempo runs and easy recovery miles. Following the well-maintained Norton Radstock Greenway, the path is roughly 85% paved, providing a smooth surface that is perfect for those who want to avoid the Somerset mud. Runners will start in the heart of Radstock and head out along the disused railway line, enjoying a traffic-free corridor of greenery before sweeping through the quiet parkland near Northmead Road and heading back to the finish.

Radstock is a town steeped in industrial heritage, once serving as a major hub for the Somerset coalfields, and this route offers a unique window into its past. Running along the "Five Arches" and the converted railway beds allows you to experience the exact paths where steam engines once hauled coal through the valley. While the coal mines closed in the 1970s, the area has been beautifully reclaimed by nature, turning these former industrial arteries into the scenic Greenway that connects the communities of Radstock and Midsomer Norton today.