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River Yeo and Ball Wood — 7.0 km Running Route

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River Yeo and Ball Wood is a 7.0 km (4.3 miles) loop in Congresbury, England: hilly, with 137 m of climb, on mostly trail ground.

137 mAscent
Paved20%Paved
3/5Hilly

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River Yeo and Ball Wood running route
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Location: Congresbury, England

Discover the scenic River Yeo and Ball Wood route, a rewarding 7km loop starting from Congresbury's Millennium Green. This run initially meanders along the picturesque River Yeo, offering charming watery views before transitioning to a significant climb through Ball Wood. Prepare for varied surfaces as you tackle this ascend, followed by an invigorating descent that guides you back towards the village, completing a satisfying circuit.

With a moderate ascent of 137m, this route is ideal for runners looking to blend riverside tranquillity with a challenging woodland climb. It's perfect for those wanting to add some hill training into their routine amidst beautiful Somerset scenery, or simply to enjoy a longer, engaging run that tests your stamina within a 2000% paved course.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 7.0 km loop in Congresbury, England with around 137 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?
Moderately. It rates 3 out of 5 on our hill scale — expect noticeable climbs. About 20 metres of climb per kilometre, 137 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's mostly off-road (around 80% trail). Trail shoes are recommended.

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