Winter Route 1 is based in Andover, to the central part of the town, with parking available at Town Mills car park.
It is a great route for running in autumn/winter as it is fully lit and all paved.
​​​​We use Strava, a popular free app that is designed to show you the running route and, if you wish, track your progress.
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The Strava route is shown below and you can join the Strava Club using the button provided:
The route has the following features:
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Start and end at the Town Mills Car Park in Andover (free parking after 4pm)
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Meet by 6:55pm to begin the run promptly at 7pm
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Route is along pavements and footpaths around the central part of Andover, fully paved along the route.
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Route is fully lit, so ideal for autumn/winter running (high-vis and/or head/body torch might be worth considering)
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5.5 km route with only 24 m elevation change​
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The route has places where you will need to cross normally quiet side roads and cul-de-sacs.
Some crossings are across busier through-roads and these are the ones listed below to highlight the need for caution.
It will be the individual runner's responsibility to take the appropriate care in making these crossings.
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These are:
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Across the A3057 Western Avenue at the Folly Roundabout (traffic light pedestrian crossing)
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Across Charlton Road at Travis Perkins by the Folly Roundabout (traffic light pedestrian crossing), to stay on the quieter side of Charlton Road
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Across Charlton Road to head along Tollgate Road
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Across Millway Road to head to the Station Car Park
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Across the ends of The Avenue & Cross Lane at the Station, to head down Bishop's Way
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Across the bottom of Weyhill Road near the Station Inn to head towards Asda
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Across Anton Mill Road by the Asda Roundabout to enter the Asda car park
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Across Bridge Street to head back towards Town Mills Car Park​
​​Apps We Use
We use Strava, a popular and free app that allows you to view running routes, record your activities, and track your progress over time. Participation is optional, but it’s a great way to stay motivated and see how far you’ve come.
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We are also a registered group on the parkrun website. This means you can support Willpower 2 Run by representing the group at your local parkrun every Saturday morning, helping to raise awareness while being part of a friendly and supportive running community.
Join our Strava and Parkrun Clubs:​
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