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7.7km

Bushy Common — 7.7 km Running Route

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Bushy Common is a 7.7 km (4.8 miles) loop in Breckland, England: flat, with 10 m of climb, on paved ground.

10 mAscent
Paved100%Paved
0/5Hilly
Bushy Common running route
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Location: Breckland, England

This 7.7km run through Breckland offers a delightful tour of Bushy Common and Sparrow Green, starting and finishing on the western edge of Dereham. The entire route is paved, following quiet minor roads, making it an excellent choice for a smooth, uninterrupted run. You'll enjoy the gentle scenery of the Norfolk countryside without any significant climbs, ensuring a consistent and comfortable pace.

Ideal for those seeking convenient training runs, this loop provides a pleasant escape with minimal elevation and no challenging off-road sections. It's perfect for maintaining fitness, enjoying a peaceful jog, or simply exploring the tranquil charm of Breckland's lanes at a relaxed tempo. The lollipop course design brings you back along familiar ground for the final stretch.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 7.7 km loop in Breckland, England with around 10 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 1 metres of climb per kilometre, 10 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's 100% paved — runnable in road shoes year-round.

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