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Charnwood District
22 running routes in Charnwood District
The running in Charnwood District is a mix of pavement and trail, covering anything from 4.5km to 13km. The ground rolls gently, without any long climbs. Most are loops, so you finish back where you started.
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Runs in Charnwood District
Around Bradgate Park
Charnwood, England
Around Leicestershire Round starting from Newtown Linford moving through Tyburn, Old John Wood, Hallgate Hill Spinney, Coppice Wood, and…
Around Watermead Park
Birstall, England
Starting at Birstall and following the River Soar to Jelsons Lake, then looping clockwise loop around Grebe Pool, Meadow Pool, and King…
Around Watermead Park (Inc northern area)
Syston, Leicestershire
This circuit explores Watermead Park in Syston, Leicestershire, offering a flat run around its various lakes and pools.
Bavarian Arch
Charnwood, England
From Jubilee Park moving along Oxley Gutter and Butthole Lane, before reaching The Dovecote and heading back.
Big Bear Beacon Hill
Charnwood, England
Starting in the field outside he cafe near the Lower Car park you stick to the perimeter path climbing all the way to the Upper Car Park…
Birstall lakes
Birstall, Leicestershire
Lovely route passing through the lakes
Birstall Urban and Lakes Loop
Birstall, England
This loop through Birstall and Watermead Country Park offers a varied running experience, blending urban streets with the tranquility of…
Bradgate Park 10
Charnwood, England
From Anstey and picking up the National Forest Way to Newtown Linford, then looping clockwise up to Hunt's Hill, then down to and along…
Bradgate Park Tower
Charnwood, England
From Newtown Linford, heading to to Hunt's Hill and then returning via Bradgate Park. c.
Canal and Charnwood Water
Charnwood, England
Along the towpath to Woodthorpe Bridge then footpath and a section of pavement to Charnwood Water.
Canal and Dishley Pool
Charnwood, England
A flat out and back on the towpath with a loop around Dishley Pool.
Loughborough Central Canal 5
Charnwood, England
From Moor Lane along the Grand Union Canal to Pillings Lock and back.
Loughborough Hathern Loop
Charnwood, England
From Dishley Pool and following the river to just before the road (A6006) where it loops down to Hathern and heads back to the river via…
Queniborough Loop
Charnwood, England
From Barkby Road and returning via Barkby Holt Lane before turning right and returning to the start.
River Soar and Cossington Meadows
Charnwood, England
Starting from Barrow Upon Soar following the river all the way down to Lower Moor Nature Reserve, where it loops back towards Sileby and…
The Outwoods
Charnwood, England
Starting near Holywell Football Pitch heading towards Jubilee Wood and looping anti-clockwise around The Outwoods before returning to the…
The Outwoods and loop around Beacon Hill
Charnwood, England
A hilly course that includes both The Outwoods (bare earth trails) and Beacon Hill (mostly maintained paths).
University & Quorn
Charnwood, England
From Forest Road roundabout to Quorn, paths and trails linked by streets.
University & The Outwoods
Charnwood, England
A flat start before the course climbs to the woods. Bare earth trails loop around the woods to link up with the outward start.
University 5
Charnwood, England
A flat course through the university and along Forest Road.
University 6 with Beacon Road Climb
Charnwood, England
A loop with an out and back up Beacon Road (a section popular for hill reps but it’s only once up it before heading to the finish).
Woodthorpe 5
Charnwood, England
From Woodthorpe and passes Mucklin Wood before turning at Woodhouse and coming back.