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Runs in and around Rothwell
6 running routes in Rothwell · 21 more nearby
Rothwell is a good spot for some flat running, with a mix of surfaces to choose from. You can find some gentle routes along the canal towpath, or head out on a loop like the Woodlesford Road.
The running here is generally easy-going, with routes typically between 4.5km and 9km.
Runs in Rothwell
Bottom Boat to Pinder Green
Wakefield, England
Starts and finishes at the path at the end of St Peters's crescent near Bottomboat and returns from Junction with Pinders Green Walk near…
Bullough Lane and the canal towpath
Leeds, England
Starting from Woodlesford Lock and following the River Aire to the footbridge just before the motorway, then looping round Skelton Lake…
Canal towpath west to Thwaite Mills
Leeds, England
Starting from Woodlesford Lock and following the River Aire to Skelton Grange Road and back.
River Aire and Rothwell Country Park
Leeds, England
Starting from Bullough Lane and first making a loop around Skelton Lake before coming back via the same route and making Around Rothwell…
Woodlesford Canal Run
Leeds, England
This canal-side run from Woodlesford Lock to Lemonroyd Marina offers a peaceful out-and-back route on a flat, well-maintained towpath.
Woodlesford Road Loop
Leeds, England
A straightforward road run around Woodlesford, ideal for those seeking a convenient local route.
Runs around Rothwell
Within roughly 10 km, sorted by distance.
Temple Newsam East
Leeds, England
Starting from Temple Newsam Home Farm and initially heading south to Dunstan Hills, then north east to Charcoal Wood, before heading east…
St Aidens Nature Reserve from Wood Row
Leeds, England
Starting from Shan House Bridge and looping around the Nature Reserve in a clockwise motion.
Temple Newsam and Menagerie Ponds
Leeds, England
Starting from the east end of the Sycamore Walk and looping anti-clockwise around Temple Newsam gold course and Menagerie Ponds.
Belle Isle Middleton Park
Leeds, England
Starting from just outside the entrance to John Charles Academy grounds and then looping around Middleton Park before returning via the…
Cave Lane
Leeds, England
A loop starts and finishes at Junction of Main Street and Moor Knoll Lane (start SE side of Main Street, finish NW side of Main Street)…
St Aidan's Nature Reserve
Leeds, England
Starting from the entrance to the RSPB Reserve and looping round Eastern Reedbed, Western Reedbed, Lemonroyd Lake, Main Lake and Bowers…
Southern Washlands and Newlands Hall
Wakefield, England
Around the Half Moon and River Calder, starting at the junction of Welbeck Lane and the A6194 and continuing to The Half Moon and Newland…
Aire and Calder Canal Loop
Wakefield, England
Beginning and ends at the entrance to the Golf Club at the bend on Whitworth Lane, heads to Wakefield Way, makes Around Aire and Calder…
River Aire to Thwaite Mills
Leeds, England
Following the River Aire from Centenary Bridge to Thwaite Watermill and back.
Allerton Bywater 5
Allerton Bywater, England
A 5k route from Allerton Bywater heads along the old railway path, providing a flat, easy-to-navigate surface.
Newland Park
Wakefield, England
A mostly off-road route begins and ends at the junction of Newland Lane and Smirthwaite View, looping anticlockwise around Newland Park…
Towpath to Bramley
Leeds, England
From Wharfe Approach to the footbridge after Broad Lane and back along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.
Huntress Leeds
Leeds, England
This urban run in Leeds city centre starts at Broad Gate, follows Vicar Lane, crosses the River Aire, and continues along the river.
Skamper Leeds Half Canalathon
Leeds, England
You are entered into this Challenge Event.
Barrowby Lane and Barnbow Common
Leeds, England
Starting from Barrowby Lane and following the Leeds Country Way up to the Shippen Plantation, looping round that and returning past the…
Fairburn Ings
Leeds, England
Beginning and ends at the start of the canal path on the NE side of Barnsdale Road (A656), continues along the Aire and Calder navigation…
Four Bridges
Castleford, England
A loop on mixed street, lanes and trails. Some paths are grassy so can be muddy in wet conditions.
Gawthorpe Lane
Wakefield, England
An out and back to Kirkhamgate on Wakefield Way. part narrow tarmac lane, part track.
Roundhay Two Lakes Loop
Oakwood, West Yorkshire
This loop explores Roundhay Park, taking in both Waterloo Lake and Upper Lake on a mix of surfaced paths and well-used park trails.
River Calder to Horbury
Wakefield, England
An anti-clockwise loop starts and finishes at the bend in Thornes Moor Road, moves above Lupset Pond, continues to Old Mill Stream, and…
Sugarwell Hill Park and Around
Lovell Park, West Yorkshire
The ground is almost entirely off-road, with only short paved sections, making for a proper trail feel.
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