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Devizes - Bishop's Canning Down — 17.1 km Running Route

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Devizes - Bishop's Canning Down is a 17.1 km (10.6 miles) loop in Devizes, Bishops Cannings, England: gently rolling, with 178 m of climb, on mostly trail ground.

178 mAscent
Paved20%Paved
2/5Hilly

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Devizes - Bishop's Canning Down running route
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Location: Devizes, Bishops Cannings, England

Lace up for a diverse running adventure starting and finishing in Devizes, taking you on a substantial loop through the Wiltshire countryside. This 17.1km route begins with a notable ascent from Roundway, leading you up to Bishop's Canning Down. Enjoy undulating terrains and expansive downland views before a welcome descent towards the picturesque canal, where you'll find a flatter, steady stretch.

This route, with its 178m of ascent and varied surfaces, is perfect for runners seeking a versatile challenge. It offers a great mix of hill training, scenic exploration across the downland, and a relaxing, well-earned final canal path section into Devizes. Ideal for building endurance or preparing for a mixed-terrain event.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 17.1 km loop in Devizes, Bishops Cannings, England with around 178 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 10 metres of climb per kilometre, 178 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's mostly off-road (around 80% trail). Trail shoes are recommended.

Reviews (3)

Most runners suggest: Trail

CaitlinJan 2025

Loved it!

Shoe suggestion: Trail
RosieJan 2025

So beautiful, great mixture of views and flat sections to make the distance feel possible!

Shoe suggestion: Trail
ShamusJan 2025
Shoe suggestion: Mud/Fell

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