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Runs in and around Shepshed
3 running routes in Shepshed · 12 more nearby
Runners in and around Shepshed get anything from 5km to 8.5km, and it's a mix of pavement and trail. Most of it is flat enough to hold an even pace. There's a mix of loops and out-and-backs to choose from. Loughborough and Coalville are close enough to be worth a look too.
Runs in Shepshed
Bavarian Arch
Charnwood, England
From Jubilee Park moving along Oxley Gutter and Butthole Lane, before reaching The Dovecote and heading back.
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.
Runs around Shepshed
Within roughly 10 km, sorted by distance.
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).
The Outwoods
Charnwood, England
Starting near Holywell Football Pitch heading towards Jubilee Wood and looping anti-clockwise around The Outwoods before returning to the…
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…
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).
University & Quorn
Charnwood, England
From Forest Road roundabout to Quorn, paths and trails linked by streets.
Canal and Dishley Pool
Charnwood, England
A flat out and back on the towpath with a loop around Dishley Pool.
Canal and Charnwood Water
Charnwood, England
Along the towpath to Woodthorpe Bridge then footpath and a section of pavement to Charnwood Water.
Sutton Bonnington River Loop
Rushcliffe, England
Starting at Sutton Bonington then down towards Zouch picking up the canal, then the river to Soar Lane, then Main Street back to the start.
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…
Woodthorpe 5
Charnwood, England
From Woodthorpe and passes Mucklin Wood before turning at Woodhouse and coming back.
Loughborough Central Canal 5
Charnwood, England
From Moor Lane along the Grand Union Canal to Pillings Lock and back.
Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Wood
North West Leicestershire, England
From Revenstone and making Around Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Wood and back.
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