6k Run Hutton: Challenging Ascent of Hutton Hill

Route Overview & Local Insights

This 5.6km loop through Hutton offers a punchy challenge for runners looking to test their climbing legs. Leaving the flats of Oldmixon Road behind, you’ll tackle a significant 121m ascent as you push up Hutton Hill. The terrain is predominantly paved, making it a high-traction choice for a tempo hill workout, though the steady incline through Hay Wood will certainly spike your heart rate. The descent via Canada Coombe provides a welcome technical down-hill stretch, leading you through the quiet, scenic corridors of Church Lane to finish your circuit.

Hutton is a quintessential North Somerset village that sits on the western edge of the Mendip Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Running this route takes you through layers of local history, from the fringes of the ancient Hay Wood—a remnant of the extensive woodland that once covered this ridge—to the historic architecture of Church Lane. The area is a favorite for local harriers seeking elevation away from the coastal winds of nearby Weston-super-Mare, offering sheltered sections and panoramic views across the Bristol Channel on clear days.