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Heddon on the Wall River Loop — 5.4 km Running Route

Heddon on the Wall River Loop is a 5.4 km (3.4 miles) loop in Heddon-on-the-Wall, Northumberland: hilly, with 125 m of climb, on paved ground.

125 mAscent
Paved90%Paved
3/5Hilly

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Heddon on the Wall River Loop running route
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Location: Heddon-on-the-Wall, Northumberland

This loop offers just over 5 km of running around Heddon-on-the-Wall, with around 130m of climbing spread throughout. The ground is roughly two-thirds on pavement, with the rest on trail or path, making for a mix of quiet lanes and off-road sections.

The circuit takes in a stretch of the Hadrian's Wall Path, running alongside the River Tyne for a time before heading inland. Expect one main climb of around 120m and a similar descent as the route winds through the landscape. You'll pass Close House, with its golf club and historic mansion, and skirt the edge of Heddon-on-the-Wall itself. It's a gently undulating run with a good blend of surfaces.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 5.4 km loop in Heddon-on-the-Wall, Northumberland with around 125 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 23 metres of climb per kilometre, 125 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's 90% paved — runnable in road shoes year-round.
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.

Reviews (1)

JakeAug 2026

Minor undulations with views of hadrians wall and the river Tyne.

Shoe suggestion: Road

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