6k Run Doncaster: Explore Scenic Brodsworth Community Woodlands

Route Overview & Local Insights

This 5.5km loop offers an invigorating escape through the Brodsworth Community Woodlands, featuring a gently undulating profile that provides a satisfying challenge for Doncaster runners without being overwhelming. With a total ascent of 31m, you'll encounter a series of rollling inclines on well-maintained, unpaved surface tracks that offer a natural feel underfoot. Starting at Ridge Balk Lane, the course winds through a mix of young vibrant forests and open meadows, making it an ideal distance for a mid-week tempo session or a brisk weekend trail run in the heart of South Yorkshire.

Steeped in industrial heritage, the Brodsworth Community Woodlands is a stunning example of land reclamation, transformed from the former spoil heaps of the Brodsworth Colliery. As you navigate the trails, you are running over history; what was once the site of one of the UK’s most productive coal mines is now a thriving green lung for the community. Keep an eye out for local wildlife and the various sculptural waymakers that celebrate the area’s mining past, providing a serene and scenic backdrop that contrasts beautifully with its rugged origins.