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Runs in and around Stanley
4 running routes in Stanley · 12 more nearby
Runners in and around Stanley get anything from 6.5km to 10km, and it's mostly on pavement and quiet roads, so road shoes are fine. Expect gently rolling ground rather than anything sustained. Most are out-and-backs, which makes them easy to cut short. Annfield Plain and Chester-le-Street are close enough to be worth a look too.
Runs in Stanley
Annfield Plain - Stanley
Stanley, England
This out-and-back run on the old railway path between Annfield Plain and Stanley offers a flat, well-surfaced route ideal for a…
Annfield Plain 10
Annfield Plain, England
This out-and-back run from Annfield Plain heads out of the village and east along the old railway path.
Beamish Loop
Tanfield Manor, England
From the access point to the railway path on King Edward VIII Terrace follows the path to Beamish, then loops around Beamish Park Golf…
Stanley - Annfield Plain
Tanfield Manor, England
Following the railway path from the path on West View Gardens to Annfield Plain and back.
Runs around Stanley
Within roughly 10 km, sorted by distance.
Waldridge Country Park
Waldridge Park, England
Starting from Tinklers Row Car Park and looping round Waldridge Country Park, mostly following Cong Burn.
Lanchester Railway Path West Loop
Lanchester, England
Starting from the intersection of Newbiggen Lane and the railway path and following the railway path to where it meets another path, which…
Wheatsheaf to Beamish and Back
South Pelaw, County Durham
Starting at The Wheatsheaf Pub, this loop follows the Coast to Coast (C2C) route on a steady climb towards Beamish Museum.
Wheatsheaf C2C & River Loop
South Pelaw, County Durham
Starting from the Wheatsheaf Pup, a 10 Mile gently undulating route which follows the Coast To Coast cycle route down to the Cox Green…
Chester-le-Street Riverside Park
Chester-le-Street, England
Starting from Cone Terrace and following the River Wear to Crichton Avenue, then returning via Riverside Gardens.
Langley Park Railway Path East Loop
Langley Park, England
Starting on the railway path just east of Front Street and looping round Ushaw House and Bearpark, returning via the railway path.
Watergate Forest Park
Gateshead, England
A loop around Watergate Forest Park starting and finishing where path leaves south end of Watergate Forest Park car park.
South along the River Derwent
Gateshead, England
Starting just south of Swalwell Visitor Centre, this anti-clockwise loop follows the River Derwent for a scenic and enjoyable route.
Derwent Walk and Woodhouses Lane
Gateshead, England
Starting from Park View and following the River Derwent Valley for 3.3k before looping back to Swalwell via Woodhouses Lane.
Alpkit Gateshead
Gateshead, England
Turning right out of the store the route starts at Long Rigg, picking up the river path and heading left all the way down to Butterfly…
Way of Light 6
Templetown, England
Following the railway path from its start just south of the roundabout of Consett Bypass to Rowley Bank and back.
Derwent Path and West Law Road
County Durham, England
Starting from Derwent Path on north side of Muirfield Close (near junction with Queen's Road) and following the path and then West Law Road…
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