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River Soar and Cossington Meadows — 8.1 km Running Route

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River Soar and Cossington Meadows is a 8.1 km (5.0 miles) loop in Charnwood, England: flat, with 0 m of climb, on trail ground.

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River Soar and Cossington Meadows running route
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Location: Charnwood, England

Explore a tranquil 8.1km loop along the River Soar starting from Barrow upon Soar. This flat, entirely paved route offers effortless running beside the river, passing through the peaceful Lower Moor Nature Reserve before returning via Sileby. Enjoy consistent, easy footing and pleasant views over the water and surrounding countryside.

This accessible route is ideal for a refreshing, traffic-free training run, a leisurely jog, or a sightseeing outing. Its flat profile makes it perfect for those seeking a gentle, stable surface, suitable for all abilities and convenient for urban runners looking for an escape by the water's edge.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 8.1 km loop in Charnwood, England with around 0 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?
No. It rates 0 out of 5 on our hill scale — essentially flat. About 0 metres of climb per kilometre, 0 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's an off-road route — trail shoes are recommended and underfoot can be soft or rocky in places.

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