6k Run Three Rivers: Picturesque Canal and Railway Path

Route Overview & Local Insights

This 5.9km loop through Three Rivers offers a refreshingly flat and scenic escape for runners looking to vary their terrain without the stress of elevation. Starting from Croxley, you’ll join the historic Grand Union Canal, where the soft towpath provides a forgiving surface for your joints. The route transitions smoothly onto the Ebury Way—a well-maintained former railway line—and skirts the peaceful edges of Croxley Lake. With only 11 meters of ascent and about 40% of the path paved, it’s a high-cadence friendly course perfect for a steady tempo run or a mindful recovery session amidst nature.

Beyond the mileage, this route immerses you in the industrial and natural heritage of Hertfordshire. Croxley Common Moor, which you’ll navigate toward the end of your run, is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), boasting over 130 species of wildflowers and providing a glimpse into the ancient lowland acid grassland that once covered much of the region. Running along the canal and the Ebury Way connects you to the old transport arteries that linked Watford and Rickmansworth, now reclaimed as a green corridor for local wildlife and the vibrant Three Rivers running community.