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Penrith Scaws — 4.7 km Running Route

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Penrith Scaws is a 4.7 km (2.9 miles) loop in Penrith, England: gently rolling, with 68 m of climb, on mostly paved ground.

68 mAscent
Paved85%Paved
2/5Hilly
Penrith Scaws running route
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Location: Penrith, England

Discover the gentle undulations of the Penrith Scaws on this 4.7km loop, offering a pleasant and accessible run through a scenic part of northern England. This largely paved route makes for a convenient training run, tracing Fell Lane, Beacon Edge, and Carleton Hill Road before returning via Carleton Beck.

Ideal for those seeking a steady pace or a relaxed sightseeing jog, this run provides a breath of fresh air with manageable ascents. With a hilliness factor of 2/5 and 68m of elevation gain, it's suitable for runners of all levels looking to enjoy the local surroundings without overly challenging terrain.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 4.7 km loop in Penrith, 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?
Mildly. It rates 2 out of 5 on our hill scale — rolling but easy on the legs. About 14 metres of climb per kilometre, 68 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's 85% paved with some unsurfaced sections — road shoes are fine for most runners.
Is it suitable for a 5k?
Yes. At 4.7 km it's close to a 5k, so it works well as a 5k training run or time trial.

Reviews (2)

PetrinaAug 2024

Really good circuit.

Shoe suggestion: Road
GaryOct 2023

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