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Happy Valley and Farthing Downs — 6.6 km Running Route

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Happy Valley and Farthing Downs is a 6.6 km (4.1 miles) loop in London, England: flat, with 54 m of climb, on mostly trail ground.

54 mAscent
Paved20%Paved
1/5Hilly
Happy Valley and Farthing Downs running route
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Explore the Happy Valley and Farthing Downs

Location: London, England

Lace-up for a refreshing 6.6km loop exploring the scenic delights of Coulsdon, London. This accessible route guides you through the picturesque Happy Valley and onto the expansive Farthing Downs, offering wonderful green spaces and open views away from the city bustle. While mostly paved, you'll still feel connected to nature in these cherished local reserves.

With a gentle 54m ascent and minimal hilliness, this route is ideal for a relaxed training run, a mindful escape, or a rejuvenating post-work jog. It's a fantastic option for those seeking convenient, low-impact exercise within a beautiful, accessible setting, perfect for building fitness or simply enjoying the tranquility.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 6.6 km loop in London, England with around 54 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 8 metres of climb per kilometre, 54 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's mostly off-road (around 80% trail). Trail shoes are recommended.

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JaneJul 2024
Shoe suggestion: Trail

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