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Joydens Wood — 5.5 km Running Route

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Joydens Wood is a 5.5 km (3.4 miles) loop in Dartford, England: gently rolling, with 60 m of climb, on mostly trail ground.

60 mAscent
Paved20%Paved
2/5Hilly

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Joydens Wood running route
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Location: Dartford, England

Lace up for a refreshing 5.5km journey through the green heart of Dartford with this scenic loop around Joydens Wood. Starting conveniently from Summerhouse Drive, this route offers a gentle escape onto well-maintained paths that wind through mature woodlands. You'll enjoy the dappled sunlight filtering through the trees and the peaceful atmosphere of this urban woodland.

With its largely paved surfaces and moderate 60m ascent, this route is ideal for a convenient training run, an enjoyable lunchtime jog, or a relaxed outing. It's a great choice for runners seeking a relatively easy and safe course, perfect for those looking to build their mileage or simply connect with nature without venturing too far off the beaten path.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 5.5 km loop in Dartford, England with around 60 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 11 metres of climb per kilometre, 60 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's mostly off-road (around 80% trail). Trail shoes are recommended.
Is it suitable for a 5k?
Yes. At 5.5 km it's close to a 5k, so it works well as a 5k training run or time trial.

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