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Wigston Glen Gorse Loop — 5.3 km Running Route

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Wigston Glen Gorse Loop is a 5.3 km (3.3 miles) loop in Oadby and Wigston, England: flat, with 23 m of climb, on mostly paved ground.

23 mAscent
Paved85%Paved
0/5Hilly
Wigston Glen Gorse Loop running route
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Location: Oadby and Wigston, England

Explore the Wigston Glen Gorse Loop, a 5.3km entirely paved route perfect for convenient training runs in Oadby and Wigston. Starting at Brocks Hill, the gentle path winds around Glen Gorse Golf Club, offering a pleasant and accessible experience.

With a minimal 23m ascent and a flat profile, this loop is ideal for runners looking for an even surface to maintain pace, whether for a steady jog or a tempo session. It's a great option for local runners seeking a dependable, traffic-free course close to town.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 5.3 km loop in Oadby and Wigston, England with around 23 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 4 metres of climb per kilometre, 23 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's 85% paved with some unsurfaced sections — road shoes are fine for most runners.
Is it suitable for a 5k?
Yes. At 5.3 km it's close to a 5k, so it works well as a 5k training run or time trial.

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