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Darlands Lake from Woodside Park — 5.4 km Running Route

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Darlands Lake from Woodside Park is a 5.4 km (3.4 miles) loop in London, England: flat, with 33 m of climb, on mostly trail ground.

33 mAscent
Paved10%Paved
1/5Hilly
Darlands Lake from Woodside Park running route
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Explore the Darlands Lake from Woodside Park

Location: London, England

Embark on a tranquil 5.4 km run from Woodside Park, discovering the serene beauty of Darlands Lake. Starting on Southover, this fully paved route gently meanders alongside Folly Brook, offering a peaceful escape within the city. You'll loop via Burtonhole Lane, enjoying the quiet surroundings before returning along the brook's edge, completing a gentle circuit through pleasant suburban environments.

With minimal ascent and entirely paved surfaces, this route is ideal for convenient, everyday training runs, whether you’re looking for a gentle jog, building up your mileage, or simply enjoying a peaceful outdoor escape. It's perfectly suited for runners of all levels seeking a comfortable and scenic urban run.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 5.4 km loop in London, England with around 33 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?
Barely. It rates 1 out of 5 on our hill scale — gently undulating. About 6 metres of climb per kilometre, 33 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's mostly off-road (around 90% trail). Trail shoes are recommended.
Is it suitable for a 5k?
Yes. At 5.4 km it's close to a 5k, so it works well as a 5k training run or time trial.

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