5k Run Warwick: Scenic Route through Kenilworth Greenway

Route Overview & Local Insights

This 5.0km out-and-back route offers a pancake-flat, 100% paved surface, making it an ideal choice for Warwick runners looking for a fast tempo session or a stress-free recovery jog. Starting from Mill End, you’ll head north along the Kenilworth Greenway, a beautifully maintained corridor of greenery that feels worlds away from the nearby traffic. With only 22m of total ascent, this course is as accessible as it gets, providing a smooth, consistent terrain that is perfect for testing your 5k pace or enjoying a steady run through the Warwickshire countryside toward Rye Meadow.

The Kenilworth Greenway follows the historic route of the dismantled Warwick to Kenilworth railway line, which closed to passengers in the 1960s. Today, it serves as a vital wildlife bridge and a sanctuary for local flora, passing the ancient Crackley Wood—a site mentioned in the Domesday Book. As you run, keep an eye out for the varied birdlife and the seasonal changes in the woodland canopy that flanks the trail. It’s a favorite local spot for its sense of tranquility and its role in connecting the historic market towns of the region through a lush, car-free environment.