Scenic 6km Run at High Elms Park

Route Overview & Local Insights

This 6.4km loop through Bromley offers a refreshing escape into nature, starting at Woodpiece and winding anti-clockwise around the scenic High Elms Golf Club. The terrain is predominantly paved, making it accessible for year-round training, though the 108m of ascent provides a healthy challenge with three notable hilly sections to test your climbing legs. As you navigate the woodland fringes and open grasslands, you'll experience a balanced mix of steady flats and rolling inclines that keep the heart rate elevated while providing stunning views across the valley.

Steeped in natural and scientific history, High Elms Country Park was once the country estate of the Lubbock family, where Charles Darwin often visited to conduct botanical research. Today, it serves as a vital Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), home to rare orchids and diverse birdlife. Running past the site of the former High Elms Manor allows you to soak in this rich heritage before cooling down at the eco-friendly Green Roof Cafe. It is a quintessential North Kent running spot that perfectly captures the "Garden of England" feel within the Greater London border.