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Newnham 5 — 5.1 km Running Route

Newnham 5 is a 5.1 km (3.1 miles) loop in Newnham, Gloucestershire: flat, with 30 m of climb, on mostly trail ground.

30 mAscent
Paved30%Paved
1/5Hilly

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Location: Newnham, Gloucestershire

This 5 km loop near Newnham offers a gently undulating run, with roughly 30 metres of climbing spread around the circuit. Underfoot, it's mostly off-road, with some paved sections linking the trails.

The route runs close to the village of Newnham on Severn and the Newnham Peace Garden, with the River Severn always nearby, and also goes through several farm fields. If conditions are wet then trail shoes would be a better option than road. You'll find one main climb of about 25 metres on the loop, while descents are more spread out.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 5.1 km loop in Newnham, Gloucestershire with around 30 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?
Barely. It rates 1 out of 5 on our hill scale — gently undulating. About 6 metres of climb per kilometre, 30 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's mostly off-road (around 70% trail). Trail shoes are recommended.
Is it suitable for a 5k?
Yes. At 5.1 km it's close to a 5k, so it works well as a 5k training run or time trial.

Reviews (1)

JakeAug 2026

Nice views along the water. Only slight runs in resedential areas.

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