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Runs in and around Leicester
15 running routes in Leicester · 12 more nearby
Running around Leicester is mostly flat, with a good mix of surfaces to choose from. You'll find plenty of loops, with routes like the Wigston Glen Gorse Loop offering a good run.
There are also some interesting options along the Grand Union Canal and Railway Path, or around Watermead Park.
Runs in Leicester
Abbey Park
Latimer, City of Leicester
This loop explores Abbey Park in the heart of Leicester, offering a flat and accessible run on mainly paved paths.
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.
Aylestone Meadows
Aylestone, City of Leicester
The circuit is essentially flat, with no net elevation change and any small climbs spread evenly around the loop.
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…
Castle Bridge to Old Bridge and Back
Leicester, England
Starting opposite Castle Gardens and following the river to just before the Thurcaston Road bridge, before returning.
Glen Parva Railway and Waterside Paths
Blaby, England
Starting at Glen Parva Nature Reserve, heading up to the Packhorse Bridge before looping back along the River Soar to the new bridge to…
Grand Union Canal and Railway Path
Leicester, England
Beginning at Bede Island and heading along the River Soar before looping clockwise around Riverside Park before picking up the river back.
Mammoth Lake from Belgrave
Leicester, England
From close to Thurcaston Road an following the river before Around Mammoth Lake and returning via the river all the way to the start.
Scraptoft 5
Scraptoft, England
The route is straightforward, with a gently undulating tarmac surface, making it suitable for consistent pacing.
South Wigston Loop
Oadby and Wigston, England
Starting at Blaby Road Park and following the Grand Union Canal to Blue Bank Bridge before going around the edge of Glen Parva and Glen…
Wigston 10
Oadby and Wigston, England
Starting near Kilby Bridge and heading to Newton Harcourt along the canal and back.
Wigston Glen Gorse Loop
Oadby and Wigston, England
Starting at Brocks Hill making Around Glen Gorse Golf Club and passing Coombe Park before returning to the start.
Runs around Leicester
Within roughly 16 km, sorted by distance.
Bradgate Park Tower
Charnwood, England
From Newtown Linford, heading to to Hunt's Hill and then returning via Bradgate Park. c.
Around Bradgate Park
Charnwood, England
Around Leicestershire Round starting from Newtown Linford moving through Tyburn, Old John Wood, Hallgate Hill Spinney, Coppice Wood, and…
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…
Thornton Reservoir
Thornton, Leicestershire
A loop around Thornton Reservoir on trails with a section of pavement. Underfoot is mostly firm, although some sections can become muddy…
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.
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).
Loughborough Central Canal 5
Charnwood, England
From Moor Lane along the Grand Union Canal to Pillings Lock and back.
University & Quorn
Charnwood, England
From Forest Road roundabout to Quorn, paths and trails linked by streets.
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).
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