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Northam loop — 5.2 km Running Route

Northam loop is a 5.2 km (3.2 miles) loop in Northam, Devon: flat, with 80 m of climb, on mostly paved ground.

80 mAscent
Paved61%Paved
0/5Hilly

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Northam loop running route
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Location: Northam, Devon

This 4 km loop in Northam offers a mix of paved and off-road running, with roughly two-thirds on pavement. The circuit features around 70 metres of climbing, concentrated in one part of the loop, with a similar amount of descent.

The route follows quiet lanes like Lower Cleave for a good stretch, before dropping down to run alongside the River Torridge. Expect a short, sharp climb of about 45 metres at one point, balanced by a similar descent.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 5.2 km loop in Northam, Devon with around 80 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 15 metres of climb per kilometre, 80 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's 61% paved with some unsurfaced sections — road shoes are fine for most runners.
Is it suitable for a 5k?
Yes. At 5.2 km it's close to a 5k, so it works well as a 5k training run or time trial.

Reviews (1)

JakeAug 2026

Lovely run along and around the lakes with various terrain and scenery

Shoe suggestion: Road

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