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Big Bear Brixworth — 5.4 km Running Route

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Big Bear Brixworth is a 5.4 km (3.3 miles) loop in Brixworth, England: flat, with 10 m of climb, on mostly trail ground.

10 mAscent
Paved10%Paved
0/5Hilly
Big Bear Brixworth running route
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Location: Brixworth, England

Discover a delightful 5.4km route within Brixworth Country Park, offering a scenic and largely flat experience. This entirely paved loop follows the contours of the reservoir, providing uninterrupted views across the water and surrounding parkland. You'll enjoy a straightforward run, perfect for those seeking a smooth and accessible path.

Ideal for convenient training runs, anyone looking for a relaxed outing, or even families pushing buggies. The minimal ascent makes it gentle on the legs, allowing you to focus on your pace or simply soak in the picturesque Northamptonshire scenery. You'll pass the dam wall twice, offering different perspectives of this lovely waterway.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 5.4 km loop in Brixworth, England with around 10 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 2 metres of climb per kilometre, 10 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's mostly off-road (around 90% trail). Trail shoes are recommended.
Is it suitable for a 5k?
Yes. At 5.4 km it's close to a 5k, so it works well as a 5k training run or time trial.

Reviews (2)

BarryJan 2024
SamiDec 2023

Light trail, 20-30% tarmac. All terrain/light trail shoes best here. The turn around checkpoints are a pain - it’s really unclear unless you look at your phone constantly. Not my favourite sadly.

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