4.6
km
0:29:28
Estimate
20.5 m
Ascent
25%
Paved
0/5
Hilly
CPs
Elevation
0.0 km
1.2 km
2.3 km
3.5 km
4.7 km
101 m
1 m
This 4.7km loop offers a refreshing blend of suburban convenience and natural scenery through the eastern edge of Harlow. Starting on Church Langley Way, runners will enjoy a predominantly flat, paved surface that makes it an excellent choice for a tempo session or a steady recovery run. The route circles the lush greenery of Brenthall Wood, providing a welcome canopy of shade and a sense of escape from the residential bustle. With an ascent of only 21m, it is a fast, accessible course that balances quiet lanes like Red Lion Lane with the modern connectivity of Newhall, making it a favorite for local Harlow club runners looking for a reliable year-round loop.
Harlow is famous for its pioneering "New Town" design, and this route highlights the evolution of that vision into the modern award-winning architecture of Newhall. As you pass Brenthall Wood, you are skirting an ancient woodland that serves as a vital green lung for the Church Langley community. The area is steeped in a mix of history and modern urban planning, offering runners a unique perspective on how Harlow has integrated green spaces and pedestrian-friendly pathways into its expanding landscape. Whether you are chasing a PB or enjoying a weekend jog, the mix of historical woodland edges and contemporary footpaths makes this one of the most aesthetic suburban runs in Essex.
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This course includes one or more areas where higher levels of caution are recommended and your time is temporarily paused. We suggest reviewing the map in close up, where these sections are shown with dashed lines.
This course includes 0.0 km sections of dashed lines. The total distance for the course including these sections is 4.7 km
5K
England
Parkrun
Woodland
Scenic
Nature
Wildlife
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