9k Run Whixall: Scenic Loop Around Fenn's Moss

Route Overview & Local Insights

This 9.4km loop through Whixall offers a rare opportunity to run through the heart of Fenn’s, Whixall, and Bettisfield Mosses National Nature Reserve. As a 100% paved route with a negligible 10m of ascent, it is an exceptionally flat and fast circuit, perfect for steady state runs or those looking to find a rhythm without the interruption of hills. Runners can expect expansive, open horizons and a unique, tranquil atmosphere as the trail skirts the edge of England’s largest lowland raised bog, providing plenty of fresh air and uninterrupted views across the Shropshire and Welsh borders.

Steeped in natural and industrial history, the area was once a bustling site for commercial peat cutting, but today it is a protected international Ramsar site. As you navigate the loop, you are running through a prehistoric landscape that has been thousands of years in the making. The nearby Llangollen Canal provides a nostalgic backdrop, and if you keep your eyes peeled, you might spot rare wildlife such as the Curlew or the white-faced darter dragonfly. It is a place where the stillness of the wilderness meets the accessibility of a smooth, paved path, making it a favorite for local runners seeking solitude and a fast pace.