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The Woods of Abbeydale — 9.0 km Running Route

The Woods of Abbeydale is a 9.0 km (5.6 miles) loop in Millhouses Park: hilly, with 155 m of climb, on mostly trail ground.

155 mAscent
Paved30%Paved
3/5Hilly

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The Woods of Abbeydale running route
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Location: Millhouses Park

Starting in Millhouses Park the route threads through woodland trails, initially following alongside the River Sheaf. It then crosses Beauchief gold course before winding its way through Abbeydale via Dore and Totley railway station and Ecclesall Woods. Short quiet road sections link the ancient woodlands. The trails are good throughout.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 9.0 km loop in Millhouses Park with around 155 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 17 metres of climb per kilometre, 155 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's mostly off-road (around 70% trail). Trail shoes are recommended.

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JonAug 2026

Iconic Sheffield woodland trails.

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