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Parkland Walk — 5.4 km Running Out-and-back

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Parkland Walk is a 5.4 km (3.4 miles) out-and-back in London, England: gently rolling, with 55 m of climb, on trail ground.

55 mAscent
Paved5%Paved
2/5Hilly
Parkland Walk running route
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Location: London, England

Escape the urban bustle with this scenic 5.4km out-and-back run along London's Parkland Walk. Starting near Archway Road, you'll follow the verdant, largely paved path of this former railway line, enjoying mature trees and glimpses of hidden wildlife. It’s a beautifully green corridor offering a peaceful, traffic-free environment, making it feel far removed from the city streets.

This route is ideal for convenient training runs, suitable for all abilities due to its gentle incline and smooth surfaces. It offers a refreshing dose of nature perfect for a lunchtime jog, a relaxed evening workout, or simply enjoying London's unexpected pockets of tranquility.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 5.4 km out-and-back in London, England with around 55 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?
Mildly. It rates 2 out of 5 on our hill scale — rolling but easy on the legs. About 10 metres of climb per kilometre, 55 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's an off-road route — trail shoes are recommended and underfoot can be soft or rocky in places.
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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