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4.3km

Ripon Racecourse Lake — 4.3 km Running Route

Ripon Racecourse Lake is a 4.3 km (2.7 miles) loop in Ripon, North Yorkshire: flat, with 0 m of climb, on mostly paved ground.

0 mAscent
Paved60%Paved
0/5Hilly

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Ripon Racecourse Lake running route
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Location: Ripon, North Yorkshire

This short loop in Ripon offers a mix of paved and off-road running, covering about 4 km. Roughly two-thirds of the circuit is on pavement, with the rest on trail or path. The ground is essentially flat, with only around 5 metres of elevation change across the whole loop, concentrated in one part.

The route runs alongside the River Ure for a stretch, and also follows the Ripon Canal for a time. You'll pass several lakes and the Ripon Racecourse, with the Northern Reedbed visible off to one side. It's a straightforward circuit, good for a relaxed run.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 4.3 km loop in Ripon, North Yorkshire with around 0 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 0 metres of climb per kilometre, 0 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's 60% paved with some unsurfaced sections — road shoes are fine for most runners.

Reviews (1)

JakeAug 2026

Nice a relaxed with great views of the lakes as you pass around.

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