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Southern Washlands and Newlands Hall — 8.3 km Running Route

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Southern Washlands and Newlands Hall is a 8.3 km (5.1 miles) loop in Wakefield, England: flat, with 21 m of climb, on mixed ground.

21 mAscent
Paved40%Paved
0/5Hilly
Southern Washlands and Newlands Hall running route
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Explore the Southern Washlands and Newlands Hall

Location: Wakefield, England

Explore Wakefield's Southern Washlands on this 8.3km loop, a predominantly flat route offering tranquil stretches alongside the River Calder. Starting near Welbeck Lane, you'll trace a scenic path towards The Half Moon pub and encompass a portion of Newland Park, enjoying pleasant riverside views and open spaces. The entirely paved nature of this course makes for consistently smooth running.

With minimal ascent and an easy gradient, this route is ideal for convenient training runs, gentle sightseeing, or recovery sessions. Its accessible surfaces make it suitable for runners of all abilities looking for a peaceful and straightforward running experience within Wakefield, perfect for clocking up miles without significant technical challenge.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 8.3 km loop in Wakefield, England with around 21 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 3 metres of climb per kilometre, 21 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's roughly half paved (40%) and half trail. Light trail shoes are the safest pick, especially after rain.

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