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Nyland Hill and Draycott Sleights — 9.5 km Running Route

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Nyland Hill and Draycott Sleights is a 9.5 km (5.9 miles) loop in Mendip, England: hilly, with 271 m of climb, on mixed ground.

271 mAscent
Paved55%Paved
4/5Hilly

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Nyland Hill and Draycott Sleights running route
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Location: Mendip, England

Explore the Mendip landscape with this engaging 9.5km route, taking you across level plains before an ascent to the intriguing Nyland Hill. The journey continues with a more significant climb to connect with the West Mendip Way, offering a taste of varied terrain and panoramic views. Conclude with a swift descent back to Draycott, making for a satisfying loop.

This route is ideal for runners looking to challenge themselves with some elevation gain and experience genuine off-road running in a beautiful setting. Its mix of flat sections and notable climbs makes it suitable for adventurous training runs, those keen to explore the Mendip hills, or even as part of race preparation for hilly trail events.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 9.5 km loop in Mendip, England with around 271 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?
Yes. It rates 4 out of 5 on our hill scale — a hilly route with sustained climbing. About 29 metres of climb per kilometre, 271 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's roughly half paved (55%) and half trail. Light trail shoes are the safest pick, especially after rain.

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