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Hoad Hill — 5.0 km Running Route

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Hoad Hill is a 5.0 km (3.1 miles) loop in South Lakeland, England: hilly, with 93 m of climb, on mostly trail ground.

93 mAscent
Paved30%Paved
3/5Hilly

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Hoad Hill running route
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Location: South Lakeland, England

Challenge yourself with this engaging 5km route in South Lakeland, featuring a satisfying ascent to Hoad Hill. Predominantly paved, this course offers a great mix of accessible and picturesque running. Skirt the edges of Out Rake Plantation and cross Town Bank Road, taking in the local scenery before following the charming path of The Gill on your return.

This route is ideal for runners looking to add some significant elevation gain to their training without venturing off solid ground. Its consistent paved surface makes it perfect for a reliable workout, offering a good test of your hill endurance and providing excellent views across the South Lakeland landscape.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 5.0 km loop in South Lakeland, England with around 93 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 18 metres of climb per kilometre, 93 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's mostly off-road (around 70% trail). Trail shoes are recommended.
Is it suitable for a 5k?
Yes. At 5.0 km it's close to a 5k, so it works well as a 5k training run or time trial.

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MarieOct 2024
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