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Hammersmith Short Urban Loop — 2.5 km Running Route

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Hammersmith Short Urban Loop is a 2.5 km (1.6 miles) loop in London, England: hilly, with 50 m of climb, on paved ground.

50 mAscent
Paved100%Paved
3/5Hilly

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Hammersmith Short Urban Loop running route
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Location: London, England

Explore the delightful 2.5km Hampstead residential loop, a fully paved circuit offering a taste of charming London. Beginning on Gayton Road, you'll encounter a gentle climb past quaint houses, transitioning to narrower, characterful streets like New End. A rewarding ascent up Heath Street brings you past historical buildings and local shops, before skirting the edge of Hampstead Heath on East Heath Road, offering a glimpse of its famous greenery.

This varied route is ideal for convenient urban training, providing a short but engaging workout with its gentle hills. The descent down Downshire Hill allows for a quick pick-up in pace, concluding on the bustling Hampstead High Street where you can soak in the vibrant atmosphere. It's perfect for runners seeking a quick, picturesque city run.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 2.5 km loop in London, England with around 50 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?
Moderately. It rates 3 out of 5 on our hill scale — expect noticeable climbs. About 20 metres of climb per kilometre, 50 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's 100% paved — runnable in road shoes year-round.

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