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Runs in and around Whickham
7 running routes in Whickham · 13 more nearby
Whickham offers a good variety of running, with most routes being gently rolling. You'll find a mix of surfaces, so it's worth checking the route details before you head out.
Many of the runs are loops, and you could try the Watergate Forest Park route or head south along the River Derwent.
Runs in Whickham
Alpkit Gateshead
Gateshead, England
Turning right out of the store the route starts at Long Rigg, picking up the river path and heading left all the way down to Butterfly…
Blaydon Burn
Gateshead, England
Starting from a path along the south side of River Tyne just north of Blaydon Station, then follows Blaydon Burn and Long Ridge Lane before…
Derwent Walk and Woodhouses Lane
Gateshead, England
Starting from Park View and following the River Derwent Valley for 3.3k before looping back to Swalwell via Woodhouses Lane.
Newcastle - River Tyne 10
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Starting from William Armstrong Drive and following Hadrian's Wall Path along the river until the mouth of the Ouseburn at Mariner's Wharf…
Newcastle - River Tyne 5
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Following Hadrian's Wall Path from William Armstrong Drive to Redheugh Bridge and back.
South along the River Derwent
Gateshead, England
Starting just south of Swalwell Visitor Centre, this anti-clockwise loop follows the River Derwent for a scenic and enjoyable route.
Watergate Forest Park
Gateshead, England
A loop around Watergate Forest Park starting and finishing where path leaves south end of Watergate Forest Park car park.
Runs around Whickham
Within roughly 10 km, sorted by distance.
River Tyne 5 from Redheugh Bridge
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
A flat out and back alongside the River Tyne.
Hadrian's Way and Denton Dene
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Starting from Loraine Terrace and following Hadrian's Wall Path before looping around Denton Dene and returning via the original route.
Around the Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
A big loop on both sides of The Tyne, crossing at the Millenium Bridge and Scotswood Bridge.
Newburn Bridge to Wylam Bridge
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Starting on the north side of Newburn Bridge and following the River Tyne to Wylam Bridge, returning on the other side of the river.
Newcastle Town Moor
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
A loop around Town Moor starting from opposite Kenton Road.
Town moor park
Jesmond, Tyne and Wear
Lovely little route starting and finishing in jesmond taking in town Moor Park
Beamish Loop
Tanfield Manor, England
From the access point to the railway path on King Edward VIII Terrace follows the path to Beamish, then loops around Beamish Park Golf…
Jesmond Dene
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Starting from Jesmond Vale and following the Ouseburn north to Jesmond Dene, before returning via an adjacent path. .
Stanley - Annfield Plain
Tanfield Manor, England
Following the railway path from the path on West View Gardens to Annfield Plain and back.
Heddon on the Wall River Loop
Heddon-on-the-Wall, Northumberland
The ground is roughly two-thirds on pavement, with the rest on trail or path, making for a mix of quiet lanes and off-road sections.
Around Walker Riverside Park
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Starts and finishes at the intersection of Malaya Drive and Hadrian's Way, making a clockwise loop across the River Tyne and back.
Around the Racecourse
North Tyneside, England
Starting from Heathery Lane and looping round the racecourse before returning via Salters' Lane.
Wardley Manor
Gateshead, England
Starting from Bowes Railway Path and then looping around Hebburn Quarry Nature Reserve, then round Pelaw before returning.
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