Pittville Lake 5 (from Up & Running) — 5.0 km Running Route

Explore the Pittville Lake 5 (from Up & Running)

Location: Cheltenham, England

Explore the heart of Cheltenham with this accessible 5k route, perfect for a refreshing run. Starting conveniently on the High Street, you'll quickly transition onto the scenic Honeybourne Line, a reclaimed railway path offering a smooth, traffic-free stretch. The highlight is a graceful loop around Pittville Lake, where you can enjoy picturesque views and a flat, paved surface ideal for consistent pacing.

This entirely paved route, with no ascent, is a fantastic option for various runners. It's superb for convenient training runs, from daily jogs to tempo efforts, and offers a pleasant way to sightsee some of Cheltenham's charming urban and parkland areas. Its flat profile also makes it suitable for those seeking a gentle introduction to running or a speedy time trial.

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How long is this route?

It's a 5.0 km loop in Cheltenham, England with around 0 metres of total ascent.

How long will it take me to run it?

Use the 'Your time estimate' panel at the top of this page — it predicts your finish time for this exact route from your age, sex and most recent benchmark, accounting for distance, ascent and surface.

Is it hilly?

No. It rates 0 out of 5 on our hill scale — essentially flat. About 0 metres of climb per kilometre, 0 metres in total.

What's the surface like?

It's 90% paved — runnable in road shoes year-round.

Is it suitable for a 5k?

Yes. At 5.0 km it's close to a 5k, so it works well as a 5k training run or time trial.

Pittville Lake 5 (from Up & Running) — 5.0 km Running Route

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