5.1km

Brincliffe Edge — 5.1 km Running Route

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Brincliffe Edge is a 5.1 km (3.2 miles) loop in Sheffield, England: gently rolling, with 70 m of climb, on paved ground.

70 mAscent

100%Paved

2/5Hilly

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Location: Sheffield, England

Explore the charming streets and green spaces around Brincliffe Edge with this accessible 5.1km Sheffield route. Starting with a gentle incline for the first 1.7km, you'll reach the elevated views of Brincliffe Edge before enjoying a pleasant descent and a flat finish. This fully paved urban run is ideal for convenient training, offering a consistent surface suitable for pushing your pace.

The route is perfect for those seeking a steady workout or a sightseeing jog through one of Sheffield's pleasant neighbourhoods. With a small section passing through Chelsea Park, it offers a refreshing blend of urban and parkland scenery. Its moderate ascent makes it well-suited for runners of all levels looking for a rewarding, non-technical run.

Common questions

How long is this route?

It's a 5.1 km loop in Sheffield, England with around 70 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?

Mildly. It rates 2 out of 5 on our hill scale — rolling but easy on the legs. About 14 metres of climb per kilometre, 70 metres in total.

What's the surface like?

It's 100% paved — runnable in road shoes year-round.

Is it suitable for a 5k?

Yes. At 5.1 km it's close to a 5k, so it works well as a 5k training run or time trial.

Reviews (2)

NeilNov 2025

One to run early morning - probably too many roads to cross once the traffic gets going.

Shoe suggestion: Road

JonJul 2023

Okay. Nice circuit, good fun but not really a race route. Lots of kerbs, uneven pavements, temptation to run on roads.

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