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West High Down — 5.2 km Running Route

Jby Jake scrivener

West High Down is a 5.2 km (3.2 miles) loop in Totland, Isle of Wight: hilly, with 83 m of climb, on mostly trail ground.

83 mAscent
Paved26%Paved
3/5Hilly

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West High Down running route
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Location: Totland, Isle of Wight

This circular run from Totland on the Isle of Wight offers just over 5 km of undulating trail, with around 80m of climbing spread evenly throughout the loop. The ground is mostly off-road, with some paved sections linking the trails.

Much of the running is along the Tennyson Down Trail and the Isle of Wight Coastal Path, offering open views. You'll find yourself close to the historic Needles Old Battery and the High Down Rocket Test Site ruins, with Alum Bay Beach visible nearby.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 5.2 km loop in Totland, Isle of Wight with around 83 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 16 metres of climb per kilometre, 83 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's mostly off-road (around 74% trail). Trail shoes are recommended.
Is it suitable for a 5k?
Yes. At 5.2 km it's close to a 5k, so it works well as a 5k training run or time trial.

Reviews (1)

JakeAug 2026

Lovely view around the trails. Undulating throughout.

Shoe suggestion: Trail

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