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Padiham railway and canal — 7.5 km Running Route

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Padiham railway and canal is a 7.5 km (4.7 miles) loop in Burnley, England: flat, with 44 m of climb, on mixed ground.

44 mAscent
Paved55%Paved
1/5Hilly

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Location: Burnley, England

Lace up your trainers for a delightful 7.5km run along the Padiham Railway and Canal Route in Burnley. Beginning on the Padiham Greenway from Pendle Street, you'll enjoy a largely flat and paved course, perfect for consistent training or a relaxed outing. The route seamlessly transitions to the scenic Leeds and Liverpool Canal, offering gentle waterside views before a picturesque loop back via minor roads and a brief riverside stretch.

This accessible route is ideal for runners of all abilities seeking a pleasant 55-minute activity, whether you're building your mileage, enjoying a casual jog, or simply exploring the local area. Its mostly paved surfaces make it suitable for convenient weekday training runs, offering an enjoyable blend of greenway and canal path scenery without significant climbs.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 7.5 km loop in Burnley, England with around 44 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 6 metres of climb per kilometre, 44 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's roughly half paved (55%) and half trail. Light trail shoes are the safest pick, especially after rain.

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