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Runs in and around City of London

62 running routes in City of London · 89 more nearby

The running around the City of London is mostly on paved surfaces, so road shoes will be ideal. There's enough climbing to be felt, but nothing too strenuous.

Most of the routes are loops, and you can find a good variety of distances, like the Serpentine and Kensington Gardens route.

Runs in City of London

5K Run Shoreditch: Shoreditch House and Soho Works Route

5K Run Shoreditch: Shoreditch House and Soho Works Route

London, England

This run connects Shoreditch and Haggerston and combines urban streets with a peaceful section alongside the canal.

4.9 km↑ 0 mHill 0/5
Across The Thames and Along the South Side

Across The Thames and Along the South Side

London, England

The path does get busy at popular times. Some good views of London.

7.1 km↑ 0 mHill 0/5
Battersea - Ashlone Wharfe

Battersea - Ashlone Wharfe

Greater London, England

This out and back offers a flat, off-road run along the banks of the River Thames.

12.7 km↑ 45 mHill 0/5
Battersea Park Loops

Battersea Park Loops

London, England

Starting at Battersea Park and heading through the Sculpture Garden via Central Avenue towards Albert Gate, then through the Thames Path to…

4.5 km↑ 0 mHill 0/5
Battersea Parkrun

Battersea Parkrun

London, England

This is two anticlockwise laps entirely on wide, smooth tarmac paths around the southern loop of the park.

5.0 km↑ 0 mHill 0/5
Battersea to Barnes Half Marathon

Battersea to Barnes Half Marathon

Battersea, England

This half marathon distance run starts at Albert Bridge and follows the Thames Path west, taking in Wandsworth, Putney, and Barnes before…

21.1 km↑ 60 mHill 0/5
Bow Waterways 10

Bow Waterways 10

London, England

An anticlockwise off road loop following Hertford Union Canal, Regent's Canal, Limehouse Cut and Lee Navigation.

10.0 km↑ 10 mHill 0/5
Brockwell Park 2 Laps

Brockwell Park 2 Laps

London, England

From Brockwell Park Car Park, two clockwise laps around the park on paved paths.

5.6 km↑ 22 mHill 0/5
Burgess Park

Burgess Park

London, England

Around the east and west sections of Burgess Park which are linked by the underpass.

4.2 km↑ 0 mHill 0/5
Burgess Park from Peckham

Burgess Park from Peckham

London, England

Starting from Peckham Pulse Leasure Centre, the route follows Surrey Canal Walk for 2.5 kilometers before returning.

5.0 km↑ 0 mHill 0/5
Canada Water Docks and Parks

Canada Water Docks and Parks

London, England

Starting from Albion Channel, the route loops around Greenland Dock, Stave Hill Ecology Park and Surrey Water.

5.0 km↑ 0 mHill 0/5
Central London Road Circuit 6

Central London Road Circuit 6

London, England

This central London run follows the wide pavements along the city’s main roads, providing a fully urban experience.

6.9 km↑ 67 mHill 2/5
Central London Road Circuit 8

Central London Road Circuit 8

London, England

This run in the heart of London offers a straightforward route mainly along the wide pavements that line the city's main roads.

9.0 km↑ 45 mHill 1/5
Chelsea & Barnes Big Thames Loop

Chelsea & Barnes Big Thames Loop

London, England

This clockwise loop from Chelsea Bridge to Barnes Bridge offers a scenic and engaging run along the Thames Path.

26.0 km↑ 11 mHill 0/5
Clapham Common parkrun

Clapham Common parkrun

London, England

Two clockwise laps of Clapham Common on a mix of gravel, compact dirt paths and some grass.

5.0 km↑ 21 mHill 0/5
Clissold and Abney Parks

Clissold and Abney Parks

London, England

Starting from Stoke Newington Church Street, the route follows the Runners' Track to begin a loop around Clissold Park.

4.5 km↑ 0 mHill 0/5
Clissold Park Two Laps

Clissold Park Two Laps

London, England

This route follows the Runners' Track and loops around Clissold Park and Clissold Park Lakes before returning to the start and completing…

4.4 km↑ 0 mHill 0/5
East India Dock Nature Reserve from Canning Town

East India Dock Nature Reserve from Canning Town

London, England

Daily access restrictions apply.

5.5 km↑ 0 mHill 0/5
Finsbury Park from Parkland Walk

Finsbury Park from Parkland Walk

London, England

Starting from Finsbury Gate, the route loops around Finsbury Park.

6.9 km↑ 33 mHill 0/5
Fish Island & Olympic Park

Fish Island & Olympic Park

London, England

A flat loop on towpaths, paths and walkways. This area is very busy when The London Stadium is holding games and other events.

6.2 km↑ 0 mHill 0/5
Greenwich Park

Greenwich Park

London, England

The rune loops around One Tree Hill, The Rose Garden and Boating Lake. Access restrictions may apply at certain times of the day or year.

4.2 km↑ 31 mHill 1/5
Hackney Downs Park

Hackney Downs Park

London, England

A single clockwise lap of Hackney Downs Park on mostly flat, paved paths.

1.8 km↑ 13 mHill 1/5
Hackney Marshes Loop (from Millfields)

Hackney Marshes Loop (from Millfields)

London, England

A loop around Hackney Marshes from Millfields Park

5.4 km↑ 0 mHill 0/5
Haggerston Canal & Park Loop

Haggerston Canal & Park Loop

London, England

Starting at Haggerston on the canal towpath. Then a loop around the western area of Victoria Park before returning along the towpath to…

5.4 km↑ 0 mHill 0/5

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Runs around City of London

Within roughly 16 km, sorted by distance. Showing 24 of 89.

Hampstead Heath from Spaniards Road

Hampstead Heath from Spaniards Road

London, England

Starting from Spaniards Road, the route loops around Wood Pond, Kenwood Ladies Bathing Pond, Parliament Hill, Hampstead Health and South…

6.0 km↑ 70 mHill 2/5
West Heath and Golders Hill Park

West Heath and Golders Hill Park

London, England

This clockwise loop around West Heath and Golders Hill Park offers a scenic and varied run, blending wooded trails with open parkland.

2.9 km↑ 44 mHill 3/5
Wetlands and Marshes

Wetlands and Marshes

London, England

A flat loop along the canal towpath to The Marshes then back through The Wetlands.

6.7 km↑ 0 mHill 0/5
Tottenham Marshes

Tottenham Marshes

London, England

A loop around Lockwood Reservoir and Tottenham Marshes.

5.5 km↑ 0 mHill 0/5
Walthamstow Waterways

Walthamstow Waterways

London, England

Note: Access to the Wetlands is restricted to opening hours; ensure you check times before starting.This clockwise loop takes you on a…

14.8 km↑ 0 mHill 0/5
The Greenway 4

The Greenway 4

London, England

A flat out and back along the Greenway.

4.0 km↑ 0 mHill 0/5
North & South Reservoir Loops

North & South Reservoir Loops

London, England

A figure of 8 around the reservoirs and The Wetlands.Access restrictions apply in The Wetlands at certain times of the day or year.

8.6 km↑ 0 mHill 0/5
Kensall Green - Little Venice

Kensall Green - Little Venice

London, England

Starting from The Water Tower, the route follows Grand Union Canal Towpath for 2.65 kilometers before returning.

5.3 km↑ 0 mHill 0/5
Kensall Green Canal 6

Kensall Green Canal 6

London, England

Starting from Canal Close, the route follows Grand Union Canal Towpath for 3 kilometers before returning.

6.0 km↑ 0 mHill 0/5
Tooting Bec Common

Tooting Bec Common

London, England

4.8 km↑ 10 mHill 0/5
Lordship Rec and Downhills Park Loops

Lordship Rec and Downhills Park Loops

London, England

A clockwise loop around the recreation ground and park.

3.5 km↑ 11 mHill 0/5
Around Wandsworth Common

Around Wandsworth Common

London, England

From Wandsworth Common, continuing to Trinity Fields, and to Bolingbroke Green through Bolingbroke Grove, crossing Central Ring Section…

4.6 km↑ 0 mHill 0/5
Wandsworth Common

Wandsworth Common

London, England

A flat figure of eight run around the two halves of the common, joined by the railway bridge.

5.3 km↑ 11 mHill 0/5
Wanstead Flats

Wanstead Flats

London, England

A clockwise loop around the two sections of Wanstead Flats that are split by Centre Road.

5.4 km↑ 0 mHill 0/5
Alexandra Park

Alexandra Park

London, England

Starting from Lower Road, this route forms a loop around Alexandra Park Cricket and Football Club, returning via Penstock Path and New…

4.1 km↑ 10 mHill 0/5
Putney Bridge River Loop

Putney Bridge River Loop

London, England

An anticlockwise loop of Wandsworth Reach beginning at Putney Bridge and heading along the Thames Path, crossing Wandsworth Bridge, and…

5.0 km↑ 0 mHill 0/5
Hampstead Garden Suburb

Hampstead Garden Suburb

London, England

This loop around Hampstead Garden Suburb offers a diverse running experience, mixing quiet residential streets with more lively sections.

5.2 km↑ 21 mHill 0/5
Three Commons

Three Commons

London, England

An anticlockwise loop along the roads linking Tooting Bec Common, Clapham Common and Wandsworth Common.

11.5 km↑ 21 mHill 0/5
Leyton Flats and Gilbert's Slade

Leyton Flats and Gilbert's Slade

London, England

A woody loop across Leyton Flats and Gilbert’s Slade. Apart from the paved sections the trails are mostly bare earth and can become muddy.

5.9 km↑ 21 mHill 0/5
Putney Bridge and Hammersmith Bridge Loop

Putney Bridge and Hammersmith Bridge Loop

London, England

From Putney Bridge to Hammersmith Bridge and back.

6.6 km↑ 10 mHill 0/5
Hammersmith Bridge to Barnes Bridge and Back

Hammersmith Bridge to Barnes Bridge and Back

London, England

From Hammersmith Bridge to Barnes Bridge via Corney Reach along River Thames and back.

5.5 km↑ 0 mHill 0/5
Barnes Bridge from Putney

Barnes Bridge from Putney

London, England

A lollipop-shaped route runs from Putney Bridge to Barnes Bridge via the Thames Path, then back to Hammersmith Bridge in a clockwise loop…

11.0 km↑ 0 mHill 0/5
Streatham 5

Streatham 5

London, England

This anticlockwise loop takes you through Streatham Common and Norwood Grove Recreational Park, offering a mix of urban streets and green…

5.0 km↑ 69 mHill 2/5
Wormwood Scrubs

Wormwood Scrubs

London, England

An anticlockwise loop of Wormwood Scrubs, beginning at Old Oak Primary School and following the edge of the park before passing in front of…

3.8 km↑ 10 mHill 0/5

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