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Runs in and around Blackheath
3 running routes in Blackheath · 18 more nearby
The running in and around Blackheath is mostly off-road, so trail shoes are the safer bet, covering anything from 5.5km to 7km. It stays flat enough for steady, even-paced running. There's a mix of loops and out-and-backs to choose from. Rowley Regis and Halesowen are close enough to be worth a look too.
Runs in Blackheath

Netherton Tunnel
Dudley, England
Following the Netherton Tunnel from Tividale Adqueduct to Darby End and back.

Saltwells Wood
Dudley, England
Two canals and Saltwells Nature Reserve linked by streets.

Woodgate Vale Park 5
Birmingham, England
Following Bourne Brook from Watery Lane to West Boulevard around Woodgate Valley Country Park.
Runs around Blackheath
Within roughly 10 km, sorted by distance.

Smethwick - Black Sabbath Bridge
Smethwick, England
The route starts opposite the car park (on the corner of Brasshouse Lane and Great Arthur Street), then goes along the canal towpath to…

Dudley Canals
Sandwell, England
Starting at Dudley Port and tfollowing the canal to Monarch's Way, turning left and then picking up the old canal up to Tipton before…

Kingswinford Railway
Dudley, England
Following the Kingswinford Railway from Queen Street in Pensnett to the Wolverhampton Road in Himley and back.

Clent Hill from Nimming Wood
Bromsgrove, England
Beginning at Hagley Wood Lane and looping around Clent Hill, past Adam Hill, Deep Wood, and back through Nammings Plantation.

Clent Hills from Nimmings Wood
Bromsgrove, England
Beginning at Nimmings Wood car park and looping anti-clockwise around the Clent Hills via Adam's Hill, Gappelter Common, Walton Hill, Clent…

Sandwell Valley Park
Sandwell, England
A hilly course from Belvedere Close and looping anticlockwise around Sandwell Valley Country Park via the Ice House Pool and returning via…

Amblecote Canals
Dudley, England
Passing the Old Wharf in Amblecote and following the canal north all the way to Withymoor Village, before linking to cycle paths

Wednesbury Canal 5
Sandwell, England
From Wednesbury to Haywoods Nature Area and back.

Selly Oak Canal 5
Birmingham, England
From Selly Oak to Edgbaston and back along the Worcester and Birmingham Canal.

Clent Hills from Hagley
Bromsgrove, England
Beginning at Hall Lane in Hagley Park and heading along the North Worcestershire Path before looping clockwise around the Clent Hills…

Waseley Hills from the North
Bromsgrove, England
Beginning at Gannow Green Lane (north) and heading anticlockwise around Waseley Hill, passing through Holwell Hill, Waseley Hill, and…

Palmer's Hill
Dudley, England
Beginning on Quarry Park Road and heading to Iverley, then down to Sweet Pool before returning mainly via Monarch's Way.

Stourbridge Canal
Dudley, England
Starting at Wordsley and following the Stourbridge Canal down to where it meets the River Stour, then following Monarch's Way north for 2k…

Ladywood Canal 5
Birmingham, England
The Birmingham Canal and Soho Loop from Birmingham Arena.

Black Sabbath Bridge - Smethwick Junction
irmingham, England
Along the canal towpath to Smetwick Junction and back.

Waseley Hills from the South
Bromsgrove, England
Beginning on Holywell Lane (South) and heading along the North Worcestershire Path before making Around Waseley Hill and Windmill Hill and…

Skamper Birmingham Waterways Marathon
Birmingham, England
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Around Baggeridge Park
South Staffordshire, England
An off-road loop around Baggeridge Country Park. Access restrictions may apply at certain times of the day or year.
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