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11.6km

Ver Valley Loop — 11.6 km Running Route

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Ver Valley Loop is a 11.6 km (7.2 miles) loop in St Albans, England: flat, with 43 m of climb, on mostly paved ground.

43 mAscent
Paved75%Paved
0/5Hilly
Ver Valley Loop running route
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Elevation

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Location: St Albans, England

Explore the Ver Valley Loop, an 11.6km paved route perfect for convenient training runs through the historic city of St Albans. Starting on Bluehouse Hill, this largely flat course with a gentle 43m ascent follows sections of the Hertfordshire Way, offering a smooth surface ideal for consistent pacing.

This circuit is excellent for those looking for a longer, accessible run close to urban amenities, suitable for daily exercise, building endurance, or maintaining race fitness without significant elevation challenges. Enjoy the ease of a fully paved path through scenic stretches towards Harpenden and Childwickbury, before returning to St Albans.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 11.6 km loop in St Albans, England with around 43 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?
No. It rates 0 out of 5 on our hill scale — essentially flat. About 4 metres of climb per kilometre, 43 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's 75% paved with some unsurfaced sections — road shoes are fine for most runners.

Reviews (1)

JonFeb 2026

Nice course but permissive path closed so had to do road detour.

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