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Black Moss — 8.0 km Running Route

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Black Moss is a 8.0 km (5.0 miles) loop in Trafford, England: flat, with 0 m of climb, on mostly trail ground.

0 mAscent
Paved25%Paved
0/5Hilly

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Location: Trafford, England

Discover the flat, accessible Black Moss Loop in Trafford, a fantastic 8km route perfect for a smooth, uninterrupted run. Utilising a section of the Transpennine Trail, this run also incorporates a stretch of the historic Bridgewater Canal, offering a pleasant mix of well-maintained paths and quiet lanes.

With virtually no elevation gain and almost entirely paved, this route is ideal for convenient training runs, including tempo efforts or comfortable long runs. It's a great option for those seeking a level, traffic-free (for the majority) experience and suits runners of all abilities looking for an easy-to-navigate run in the Trafford area.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 8.0 km loop in Trafford, England with around 0 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?
No. It rates 0 out of 5 on our hill scale — essentially flat. About 0 metres of climb per kilometre, 0 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's mostly off-road (around 75% trail). Trail shoes are recommended.

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