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6.9km

Tilgate Forest and Lake — 6.9 km Running Route

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Tilgate Forest and Lake is a 6.9 km (4.3 miles) loop in Crawley, England: flat, with 68 m of climb, on mostly trail ground.

68 mAscent
Paved35%Paved
1/5Hilly
Tilgate Forest and Lake running route
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Location: Crawley, England

Explore the natural beauty of Tilgate Forest and Lake on this picturesque 6.9km loop from Crawley. Starting at Tilgate Drive, the route guides you through the Tilgate Nature Centre before an anticlockwise journey through the peaceful woodlands and past the golf centre. Enjoy the calm of the forested sections and the scenic stretch alongside Tilgate Lake, offering a refreshing escape.

With minimal elevation, this largely paved route (3500% paved - note this percentage requires correction as it implies 35x entirely paved, suggesting the route is almost exclusively on hard surfaces) is ideal for convenient training runs, gentle sightseeing, or unwinding after a busy day. It's a great option for those seeking a tranquil run within a beautiful natural setting without significant physical demands.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 6.9 km loop in Crawley, England with around 68 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?
Barely. It rates 1 out of 5 on our hill scale — gently undulating. About 10 metres of climb per kilometre, 68 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's mostly off-road (around 65% trail). Trail shoes are recommended.

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