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Somerton Door — 5.0 km Running Route

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Somerton Door is a 5.0 km (3.1 miles) loop in South Somerset, England: flat, with 49 m of climb, on mostly paved ground.

49 mAscent
Paved65%Paved
1/5Hilly
Somerton Door running route
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Location: South Somerset, England

Discover the Somerton Door Loop, a charming 5km route in the heart of South Somerset. This largely paved, anticlockwise loop offers a gentle ascent of 49m, making it ideal for runners seeking a relatively flat and accessible training run. Starting from Etsome Hill, you'll follow a scenic path to the river before turning onto Somerton Door Drove and finishing along Bradley Hill Lane.

This run is perfect for those looking for a convenient and smooth surface for their daily mileage or a relaxed sightseeing jog through the picturesque Somerset countryside. Its low hilliness grade makes it suitable for newer runners or those recovering, whilst providing a pleasant backdrop for a consistent tempo effort.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 5.0 km loop in South Somerset, England with around 49 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?
Barely. It rates 1 out of 5 on our hill scale — gently undulating. About 10 metres of climb per kilometre, 49 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's 65% paved with some unsurfaced sections — road shoes are fine for most runners.
Is it suitable for a 5k?
Yes. At 5.0 km it's close to a 5k, so it works well as a 5k training run or time trial.

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