WELCOME

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Safety and Crossing Points:

This 5.86 km summer evening route starts and finishes at Town Mills car park and follows a mix of paved roads, quieter residential streets, shared paths and scenic park trail sections that make it ideal for running in warm weather with extended daylight. With around 67 m of elevation gain it offers a varied summer run with a bit of gentle climb but remains easy to moderate in effort.

 

Throughout the route there are a few points where runners will need to cross busier roads or junctions, so it is important to remain alert. Always slow down as you approach road crossings check carefully in both directions before stepping onto the road make eye contact with drivers where possible and only cross when it is clearly safe to do so. Safety should always take priority over pace group positioning or staying with others.

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Runner Considerations:

​Some sections involve running on or near the road so runners should stay in single file and consider wearing brightly coloured clothing to remain visible to vehicle traffic. Shared paths and trail sections through the park provide a pleasant summer feel underfoot and a change of scenery but include lots of uneven terrain such as grass, tree roots, rocks and minor trail obstacles so pay extra attention to your footing. Take care around corners and bends especially where vegetation or features may reduce sight lines, and be aware of walkers, dog walkers and other users on shared paths so you can share space courteously. Summer conditions generally bring drier and more stable surfaces making both the paved and off‑road parts of this route enjoyable to run while navigating the uneven sections safely.

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For runners who prefer a slightly shorter option there is a 4.2 km variation on the same course that still includes many of the same paths and sights, giving flexibility for different paces and time constraints.

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Route Completion:

This summer‑adapted loop returns you to Town Mills car park after a mix of lit pavements, quieter streets and green trail sections that capture the best of evening running when the weather is warm and the sun stays out longer. It is perfect for mid‑week evening runs relaxed group sessions or keeping your training consistent in the summer months while enjoying varied scenery, lots of uneven terrain and a flexible shorter option for all abilities.