7k Run Maker-With-Rame: Stunning Scenic Loop Along the Coast

Route Overview & Local Insights

This 6.7km loop in Maker-With-Rame offers a quintessential South West Coast experience, blending paved convenience with a challenging 140m of vertical gain. As a "SL" (Short/Low) course, runners can expect a steady clockwise journey that transitions from sheltered parkland to the rugged edge of the Rame Peninsula. The route is fully paved, making it a reliable choice for road shoes even after a Cornish downpour, but don't let the smooth surface fool you—the three-star hill rating ensures your legs will feel the burn on the climbs away from the shoreline. Expect sweeping sea views, salt-tinged air, and the occasional steep gradient that rewards you with panoramic vistas of the Sound.

Steeped in maritime history, the Maker-With-Rame area is known as Cornwall’s "Forgotten Corner." As you navigate the loop, you are running through a landscape that has served as a watchful protector of Plymouth Sound for centuries. The hills you're climbing once housed major defensive fortifications, and the surrounding Mount Edgcumbe Country Park provides a regal backdrop with its 16th-century manor and landscaped gardens. This area is a local favorite for its unique microclimate and the way the light hits the water—perfect for an early morning session when the coastal mist begins to lift from the English Channel.