6.8km

Hugh Town Coastal Loop — 6.8 km Running Route

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Hugh Town Coastal Loop is a 6.8 km (4.2 miles) loop in St Mary's, England: flat, with 58 m of climb, on mostly trail ground.

58 mAscent

30%Paved

1/5Hilly

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Explore the Hugh Town Coastal Loop

Location: St Mary's, England

Discover the diverse coastal beauty of St Mary's with this 6.8km anticlockwise loop starting in Hugh Town. This route seamlessly blends challenging sections with smoother paths, taking you past breathtaking sea views towards Woolpack Point where you'll encounter a mix of grassy trails and rocky terrain, perfect for runners seeking varied underfoot conditions.

Continuing to Peninnis Head, navigate undulating pathways and enjoy a rewarding vista of the iconic lighthouse before a gentler return to Hugh Town. This route is an excellent choice for those wanting to combine a scenic sightseeing run with a good workout, offering both stunning island panoramas and engaging technical stretches.

Common questions

How long is this route?

It's a 6.8 km loop in St Mary's, England with around 58 metres of total ascent.

How long will it take me to run it?

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Is it hilly?

Barely. It rates 1 out of 5 on our hill scale — gently undulating. About 8 metres of climb per kilometre, 58 metres in total.

What's the surface like?

It's mostly off-road (around 70% trail). Trail shoes are recommended.

Reviews (1)

LeannAug 2024

What an amazing course! Lighthouses, sea, canons, beaches, everything! Thank you Skamper 😊

Shoe suggestion: Trail

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