Skamper
4.8km

Richmond Park North Loop Short — 4.8 km Running Route

by Skamper

Richmond Park North Loop Short is a 4.8 km (3.0 miles) loop in London, England: flat, with 26 m of climb, on mixed ground.

26 mAscent
Paved40%Paved
1/5Hilly

Start anywhere route. Jump on the course line at any point — wherever you start will also be your finish point.

Richmond Park North Loop Short running route
Loading map…

Photos

Richmond Park North Loop Short - Photo 1
Richmond Park North Loop Short - Photo 2
Richmond Park North Loop Short - Photo 3
Richmond Park North Loop Short - Photo 4
Richmond Park North Loop Short - Photo 5
Richmond Park North Loop Short - Photo 6

Elevation

Explore the Richmond Park North Loop Short

Location: London, England

Explore the northern stretches of Richmond Park with this enjoyable 4.8 km route, offering a refreshing escape within London. Predominantly paved, this run winds through the park's iconic landscape, providing glimpses of its natural beauty, from ancient trees to the famed deer herds. With only a gentle ascent, it’s a comfortable, low-impact option for most runners.

This accessible route is ideal for a convenient training run, a leisurely jog, or a sightseeing experience for those wanting to soak in Richmond Park's unique atmosphere. Its largely flat profile makes it suitable for all abilities, perfect for building distance or simply enjoying a peaceful outdoor session amidst impressive scenery.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 4.8 km loop in London, England with around 26 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 5 metres of climb per kilometre, 26 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's roughly half paved (40%) and half trail. Light trail shoes are the safest pick, especially after rain.
Is it suitable for a 5k?
Yes. At 4.8 km it's close to a 5k, so it works well as a 5k training run or time trial.

Reviews (1)

JohnMar 2026

Ran in boots and long trousers but did it! Lovely route

Shoe suggestion: Road

Sign in to write a review.

Keep this run brilliant — report an issue

Every Skamper route is community-monitored. If the path is unclear, blocked, dangerous, or the GPX doesn't match reality — tell us and we'll check it.

Runs on this route

Each runner appears once, with their fastest time — however they recorded it (app, Strava or Garmin).

Loading leaderboard…

Nearby Runs

Explore more runs