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Holford - Quantocks 9 — 8.9 km Running Route

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Holford - Quantocks 9 is a 8.9 km (5.6 miles) loop in Holford, England: hilly, with 239 m of climb, on trail ground.

239 mAscent
Paved0%Paved
4/5Hilly
Holford - Quantocks 9 running route
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Location: Holford, England

Discover Holford's natural beauty with this invigorating 8.9 km trail and fell run in the heart of the Quantocks, featuring 239m of ascent. Starting from the Quantocks car park, this clockwise loop quickly transitions from woodland trails to open moorland, offering breathtaking views as you ascend past Lower and Higher Hare Knaps and onto the ridge. The terrain is entirely unpaved, providing a true off-road experience.

The ridge offers a gently undulating run towards Bicknoller Post and Longstone Hill before a rewarding descent back to Holford. This route is ideal for runners seeking a challenging and scenic off-road experience, perfect for building hill strength, enjoying panoramic vistas, or simply escaping into the Quantock Hills' wild charm.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 8.9 km loop in Holford, England with around 239 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 27 metres of climb per kilometre, 239 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's an off-road route — trail shoes are recommended and underfoot can be soft or rocky in places.

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