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Tor Hill and King's Castle Wood — 6.8 km Running Route

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Tor Hill and King's Castle Wood is a 6.8 km (4.2 miles) loop in Mendip, England: hilly, with 115 m of climb, on mostly trail ground.

115 mAscent
Paved10%Paved
3/5Hilly
Tor Hill and King's Castle Wood running route
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Location: Mendip, England

Explore the beautiful Mendip landscape with this engaging 6.8km loop around Tor Hill and King's Castle Wood. Starting near Tor Street, you'll initially follow parts of the East Mendip Way, enjoying mostly paved surfaces that make for a consistently smooth run. The route offers 115m of ascent spread across its length, providing a decent challenge without being overly strenuous, perfect for building endurance.

As you navigate the scenic paths, you'll discover lovely woodland views and open stretches. This run is an excellent choice for a satisfying training session, offering varied surfaces that are gentle on the legs while still providing enough incline to get the heart rate up. It's also ideal for those wanting to enjoy a refreshing outdoor run with picturesque surroundings.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 6.8 km loop in Mendip, England with around 115 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, 115 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's mostly off-road (around 90% trail). Trail shoes are recommended.

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