Walking The Midshires Way Part 17: Salcey Forest and the Northamptonshire Border

Start & Finish: Salcey Forest Visitor’s Centre, Wootton Rd, Northampton NN7 2HX
Distance: 13.6 km (8.5 miles)
Elevation change: +/- 90m
Terrain: A mix of ancient woodland trails, quiet country lanes, and undulating field paths.
Midshires Way section covered: (near) Stokepark Wood to Salcey Forest: 6.3 km
GPX File: get via Buy Me a Coffee
Other routes touched (walk): Midshires Way, The Swan Way, Hanslope Circular Ride, Milton Keynes Boundary Walk, Northamptonshire Round
Other routes touched (cycle): NCN 6
Pubs / Cafes on route: The Grounds Cafe at Salcey Forest, at the start and end of the route.
Map: Newport Pagnell & Northampton South Map | Towcester & Olney | Ordnance Survey | OS Explorer Map 207
Links: Salcey Forest, Hartwell, Hanslope

This is part of a series of short circular walks following the length of the Midshires Way in Buckinghamshire. The Midshires Way is a 225-mile (362 km) trail that journeys through the rural heart of Middle England, linking the Ridgeway National Trail at Bledlow in the south to the Trans Pennine Trail at Stockport in the north. Opened in 1994, this route traverses several counties, including Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, and Greater Manchester, following a scenic tapestry of ancient bridleways, quiet country lanes, and historic canals. In Buckinghamshire, the Midshires Way has a significant connection with the Swan's Way (often referred to as the Swan Way), a 65-mile long-distance bridleway. Essentially, the Swan's Way forms the backbone of the Buckinghamshire section of the Midshires Way, with the two routes being broadly coincident for approximately 50 miles between Salcey Forest and Bledlow. While the Swan's Way strictly adheres to bridleways to accommodate horse riders and cyclists, the Midshires Way sometimes offers alternative waymarked footpaths for walkers to avoid on-road sections.

Walking Directions

This section of the Midshires Way offers a fantastic blend of dense ancient woodland and wide open countryside. Starting in the heart of Salcey Forest, you get to experience the tranquil atmosphere of a former medieval hunting ground before the route opens up into the rolling fields of Northamptonshire. It is an excellent route for walkers who enjoy varied scenery and want to experience both shaded tree canopies and expansive rural views.

The terrain is generally forgiving, with well-surfaced forestry tracks making up the first and final sections of the loop. The middle section takes you across farmland and along quiet country lanes near Hanslope, which can get a little muddy after heavy rain but are otherwise straightforward to navigate. Whether you are adding this to a larger Midshires Way trek or simply stretching your legs after a Saturday parkrun, this circular route provides a wonderful half-day out.

The guidance below will help you navigate but don’t use it as a fully accurate turn-by-turn guide. Always take a map and/or a GPX route and prepare well for the weather and terrain.

Start and end the walk at the Salcey Forest Visitor Centre, which is located just off Wootton Road.
Note that the Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire border runs directly through Salcey Forest: as this is the last of the Midshires Way walks in Buckinghamshire, the route takes you right up to the county border.
From the car parking area, walk in a north-westerly direction through the car park.
Take the first path on the left at the end of the car park to cross over Wootton Road.
Enter the western side of Salcey Forest, which is sandwiched between Wootton Road and the M1.
Continue walking along the bridle path in a south-westerly direction as it curves around.
Cross over Forest Road: you will notice on the map a spot height called Hartwell Heights at 130m, though there is nothing to see here other than a gate as you cross the road.
Continue on the bridle path heading in a south-easterly direction through the forest, keeping the M1 on your right.
At just over 2 kilometres into the walk, you will reach a path junction.
Take a left to head in an easterly direction and cross over Wootton Road again.
Keep heading easterly until you reach another path junction at 2.8 kilometres into the walk.
Take a right here to start walking south, soon meeting the edge of Salcey Forest and exiting out into farmland.
Follow the path along the edge of the field, which is contained by a fence, and keep walking south past Forest Farm.
Continue walking south until you reach the M1, then walk parallel to it for about 100 metres until you reach a farm footbridge.
Cross over the M1 via the footbridge into more farmland on the western side of the motorway.
At the next path junction by a tree-lined farm road, take a left.
Follow this farm road in a south-easterly direction past the farmhouse and into the fields.
Continue until you reach the edge of the field just in front of a stream, then take a left to walk in a north-easterly direction.
Cross under the M1 via the footbridge underpass and keep walking north-easterly.
Proceed until you reach a junction where you meet the Midshires Way again at the section where you left it on part sixteen of the walk.
Take a left, heading towards Stoke Park Wood: do not enter Stoke Park Wood, but instead take the next left to follow the Midshires Way in a north-westerly direction.
Zigzag around the edges of the farmland until you eventually re-enter Salcey Forest woods.
Continue walking in a northerly direction until you reach Forest Road.
Take a left onto Forest Road at the corner where you will see the Salcey Forest Horse Box car park.
Follow the edge of this road all the way back to the junction of Forest Road and Wootton Road.
Take a right onto Wootton Road and follow it back up to the Salcey Forest Visitor Centre car park to finish the walk.

Points of Interest along or near to the Route

Salcey Forest: An ancient medieval hunting forest managed by Forestry England. It is famous for its veteran oak trees and diverse wildlife, providing a tranquil woodland escape with roots dating back centuries.

The Ancient Oaks: Several veteran oak trees, some estimated to be over 500 years old, are scattered throughout the woodland. They serve as living monuments to the ecological history of the area and are well worth stopping to admire.
Hanslope Spire: Though located just off the primary path, the towering spire of St James the Great in Hanslope dominates the local skyline. It stands as one of the tallest steeples in Buckinghamshire and acts as a helpful navigational landmark for walkers in the surrounding fields.

Midshires Way previous section (south): Stoke Goldington and Tathall End

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Richard gower30 August 2026Trek, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire, EnglandComment

Running The Bakerloo Line

A few weeks ago, I completed my run of the Circle Line above ground. That particular challenge was actually completed in two parts, with a whole ten years between them! The first part covered the main circle, while the second part, completed much more recently, ticked off the Hammersmith Spur. That most recent run sparked something in me, inspiring me to take on more London Underground runs and walks.

Next up on the list: the Bakerloo line.

The line was originally called the "Baker Street and Waterloo Railway", but a journalist coined the term "Bakerloo" in a newspaper column shortly after it opened in 1906, and the railway company quickly adopted it. On paper, running the Bakerloo line is a much more straightforward undertaking. It’s a single point-to-point line with no complicated spurs and no circles to navigate.

The plan was simple: start at the northern terminus of Harrow & Wealdstone, follow the route as closely as possible above ground, visit every station for a mandatory selfie, and finish at Elephant & Castle 27 kilometres later. Afterwards, I’d simply take the tube all the way back to the start.

I’ll admit, the prep for this one wasn't ideal. I’d had a pretty heavy week at work, and the day before the run, I had been out on a day adventure on the south coast hunting OS Trig Pillars. Safe to say, when Sunday morning rolled around, I didn't feel completely up for a continuous 27 km run. I decided to adapt. The new plan was to run as much of the route as I could, and then walk the rest. To be honest, staying above ground seemed like the better option anyway: if I had taken the tube for that first leg, I would have been travelling on the oldest rolling stock on the London Underground, dating back to 1972, and sharing the tunnels with the Culex molestus, a unique breed of mosquito specific to the Underground network.

I drove to Harrow & Wealdstone station, parked up, and set off in a south-easterly direction. The first section of the route took me through the fairly residential north-west stretches of the line, through areas including Kenton, Wembley, Harlesden, and Queen's Park. There is nothing wrong with this section, but it is fairly residential and not massively distinct compared to what comes later.

By the time I reached Maida Vale, I was well and truly ready for a coffee and a piece of cake. I ducked into a Starbucks, completely satisfied that I had done all the running I wanted to do for the day. While taking a breather there, I was at a site of Underground history: when Maida Vale opened in 1915 during the First World War, it was the first station on the network to be staffed entirely by women. From this point on, it was going to be a walk.

From Maida Vale onwards, the route gets more interesting as you enter the pleasant, affluent parts of north-west London. There is a lot more to see, so it made perfect sense to take it slow, conserve my energy, and actually take in the sights.

Shortly after Maida Vale, I hit the Grand Union Canal. This is very familiar territory for me as I work nearby, and I enjoyed the stroll through Paddington Basin before scooting around St. Mary's Hospital towards Edgware Road.

It was at Edgware Road that I encountered my first navigational issue. When mapping out the run, I had accidentally planned my route to the wrong Edgware Road station. As tube trivia fans will know, there are two stations with the same name located very close to each other, but they aren't physically connected. One serves the Hammersmith & City and Circle lines, while the other, situated on the opposite side of the A40, serves the Bakerloo line. Naturally, I ended up visiting both of them by accident.

To compound my planning errors, I realised at Edgware Road that I had completely missed Marylebone station off my route list. Thankfully, I was able to divert and get that one in before heading on to Baker Street.

Upon reaching Regent's Park, the Bakerloo line takes a sharp right turn to the south. Interestingly, this station was actually an afterthought: it only received planning permission after construction had already begun on the rest of the line. I followed suit, walking down Regent Street, past the bustling crowds of Oxford Street, and on to Piccadilly Circus. From there, I headed down to Charing Cross and finally crossed the river towards Waterloo Station.

Arriving at Waterloo, my patchy route planning struck again. I realised I had also left Lambeth North out of my itinerary. It is quite ironic that I missed it, as the station has historically struggled with its own identity. When it opened in 1906, it was originally called Kennington Road, was renamed Westminster Bridge Road months later, and finally settled on Lambeth North in 1917. I made a quick detour south to visit it, snapping the required selfie before finally ending up at the southern terminus: Elephant & Castle.

I had covered the 27 kilometres. The run/walk was complete. Or so I thought. As I stood at Elephant & Castle, reviewing the day's efforts, I had a sudden, sinking realisation. I had walked straight past Embankment station without getting a selfie.

There was only one thing to do. I hopped on the Bakerloo line at Elephant & Castle, rode it a few stops north, and got out at Embankment to take the forgotten selfie. Mission officially accomplished, I got back on the train and took the tube all the way back up to Harrow & Wealdstone to collect my car and head home.

Back at Harrow & Wealdstone station, I decided to do a little extra bit of geekery by finding the eponymous Weald Stone. It is a seven-minute drive away, sitting unassumingly outside the Bombay Central restaurant on a roundabout.

It turns out that this ancient stone traditionally marked the old boundary between the parishes of Harrow and Harrow Weald. Interestingly, it is a sarsen stone, which is the exact same type of stone used to build Stonehenge. Finding this quirky piece of history made for a very satisfying end to a weekend of adventures.

Start: Harrow & Wealdstone Station, The Bridge, High St, Harrow HA3 5BP
Finish: Elephant & Castle Station, Bakerloo Line, Elephant and Castle, London SE1 6LW
Distance: 27 km (16.8 miles)
Elevation change: +145m /-193m. Net -48m
GPX File: get via Buy Me a Coffee
Other routes touched (Walk): Capital Ring, Regents Canal Towpath, Jubilee Greenway, Thames Path
Other routes touched (Cycle): C3, C5, C6, C27, C57, NCN4
Map: OS Explorer Map (173) London North, The City, West End, Enfield, Ealing, Harrow & Watford

parkrun event numbers per county

There are currently 68 parkrun events in the counties of the Yorkshire and The Humber region.

Notes and exceptions.

All South Yorkshire parkrun events were part of the historic county of Yorkshire except for Graves and Rother Valley which were in historic Derbyshire. The Rother Valley course crosses the border between the 2 historic counties.
Five North Yorkshire events in the Tees Valley: Albert, Flatts Lane, Marshall Drive, Redcar and Stewart are in North East England region. All other North Yorkshire events are in the Yorkshire and The Humber region.
Most of Lincolnshire is in the East Midlands Region, however the most northerly 6 parkrun events are in the Yorkshire and the Humber region: Ancholme Valley Way, Baysgarth Park, Cleethorpes, Normanby Hall, Scunthorpe, Vermuyden Way

The Yorkshire and The Humber Counties parkrun pages

Click on each of the images below to go to the page with details of the parkrun events for the county.

parkrun event numbers per county

There are currently 43 parkrun events in the counties of the North East England region.

Notes and exceptions.

Five North Yorkshire events in the Tees Valley: Albert, Flatts Lane, Marshall Drive, Redcar and Stewart are in North East England region. All other North Yorkshire events are in the Yorkshire and The Humber region.

The North East England Counties parkrun pages

Click on each of the images below to go to the page with details of the parkrun events for the county.

Walking Directions

This is a delightful loop exploring the Buckinghamshire countryside between Stoke Goldington and the hamlet of Tathall End. This walk offers a quiet escape through open fields and rural tracks, providing a fantastic opportunity to appreciate the local wildlife and historic village architecture. It is a brilliant way to spend a few hours stretching your legs in the fresh air.

The guidance below will help you navigate but don’t use it as a fully accurate turn-by-turn guide. Always take a map and/or a GPX route and prepare well for the weather and terrain.

You can find free on-street parking on Stoke Goldington High Street, quite close to the former Lamb pub and opposite the old post office, which is now a private house. The Lamb was shut down when we visited in August 2026, so it is worth checking if it has reopened before you leave if you plan to eat or drink there, as there are no other pubs or cafes on the route.

Walk south down the high street to the war memorial and the lovely Stoke Goldington village sign.
Just after the war memorial, take a footpath on the right and follow Ram Alley in a south-westerly direction into a farm.
At the farm, take a left at the T-junction, follow it for a little bit, and then take a right at the next T-junction to walk along a path beside a hedgerow.
Keep going south-west until you reach a lane, then turn left and follow it in a south-easterly direction.
You will have Buntsy wood on your right and open farms and farmland on your left.
Keep following the lane past the edge of the wood, and when it curves to the left, take the footpath on the right into the fields.
Walk until you reach the edge of New Plantation, which is part of Gayhurst wood.
Look out for a clump of trees on a raised artificial hill on your left: if you walk up into the trees, you get a great line of sight through to Gayhurst Court. This is a historic manor house, but instead of being a training centre, the house and service buildings were actually converted into houses and flats in the 1970s.
Follow the edge of New Plantation as it curves around to the right.
At the path junction, turn left to cross the fields in a southerly direction towards the M1. You cannot miss the motorway: you can clearly see and hear it.
When you reach the edge of the M1, turn left and follow the path parallel to the road in a south-easterly direction.
Take the underpass on the right, which is also on the Three Shires Way, to go under the M1.
Continue in a south-westerly direction until you reach the edge of Little Linford wood.
Turn left to follow the boundary of the wood, and at the southern corner, take a right onto the Hanslope Crcular Ride.
Follow the ride in a north-westerly direction: about halfway into Little Linford wood, you will pick up where you left off on part 16 of the Midshires Way.
Keep on the Hanslope circular ride to the north-westerly corner of the wood, and follow the Midshires Way as it opens out into farmland.
Walk north-west across the farmland until you reach the boundary of Hanslope Park, which is a government communications research centre that is part of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Follow the Midshires Way as it skirts around the north-eastern side of Hanslope Park.
When you reach the road, turn right and head in a north-easterly direction towards Tathall End.
Be careful on this stretch of road: it was fairly quiet when we were there, but there is no footpath, so watch out for traffic.
At Tathall End, the road curves right, but you need to keep walking north on the footpath that continues the Hanslope circular ride and Midshires Way.
Pass under another M1 underpass and head into the flat farmland, continuing to walk north.
The Midshires Way will leave to the left, but keep walking straight north into Stoke Park Wood.
When you reach a cross junction of paths in the centre of Stoke Park Wood, take a right to head east towards the edge of the wood. Here, you get a really nice view over to Stoke Goldington and down Small Valley, and there is a bench right at the edge of the wood if you want to sit for a rest.
To continue the walk, turn left, and then turn right at the edge of the field by a mobile phone mast.
Follow the farm lane in an easterly direction, passing the church on your left-hand side.
Follow the path around to the left and take the bridleway that runs parallel to Dag Lane.
Continue all the way along Dag Lane until you arrive back on the High Street at the start of your walk.

Points of Interest along or near to the Route

Stoke Goldington: Stoke Goldington is a historic village whose roots can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086. The village's name derives from the Old English 'stoc', meaning a settlement, and 'Goldington', likely referring to a local landowner. Its picturesque High Street features beautiful thatched cottages and a striking war memorial, making it a quintessential starting point for a rural walk.
Church of St Peter, Stoke Goldington: This Grade I listed parish church is dedicated to St Peter and anchors the village. The earliest parts of the building date from the 12th century, showcasing deep historical roots.
Little Linford Wood: Part of the ancient woodland network in the region. These sites are crucial for biodiversity, often harbouring protected species and providing a glimpse of the landscape as it appeared centuries ago before intensive agriculture.
Hanslope Park: Hidden behind a perimeter of trees lies Hanslope Park, a highly secure government estate with a fascinating history. Requisitioned during the Second World War, it became the base for the Radio Security Service and His Majesty's Government Communications Centre (HMGCC). It was here in 1944 that computing pioneer Alan Turing developed 'Delilah', a groundbreaking portable speech encryption system. The site remains a vital, secretive hub for the UK's national security and diplomatic communications.
Tathall End: Located on the periphery of Hanslope, Tathall End is a small, tranquil hamlet that retains its traditional English rural character. Historically, such "Ends" were satellite settlements linked to a larger manor, serving as agricultural hubs for the surrounding open-field system. Today, it provides a peaceful, pastoral backdrop as you traverse the Buckinghamshire landscape.

Midshires Way previous section (south): Stantonbury Lake and Little Linford
Midshires Way next section (north): Salcey Forest and the Northamptonshire Border

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Richard gower16 August 2026Trek, Buckinghamshire, EnglandComment

Completing all Northumberland parkruns

There are currently 9 parkrun events in the present-day county of Northumberland, of which I have not yet completed any. The first was Carlisle Park which started on 5 October 2013 and the newest is Kirkharle Courtyard which started on 13 structural May 2023. The name for having completed all parkrun events in Yorkshire is “North-done-berland”.

There are an additional 6 parkrun events in the historic county of Northumberland that are now in the present-day county of Tyne & Wear.

Numbers exclude 2k Junior parkruns and any events that are not open to the general public such as prisons or armed forces facilities.

A map of all parkrun events in the county of Northumberland

All of the Northumberland parkrun events …

Below are each of the Northumberland 5k parkrun events in alphabetical order. A few things to note:

The interactive maps below take you to the approximate location for the course, typically the centre of the park. See the course instructions in the parkrun page for each event for specific directions to the start.
Course maps and elevation profiles show the route at the time that I ran it and may have changed since then. See the Course page in the event’s page on parkrun.org.uk for the current course outline. Note that course outlines are from Garmin data during a specific run and may vary from the officially measured distance.
Please contact me if you spot an event that doesn’t have a course map and elevation profile and you would like to donate one from your own run. I’m also interested in maps and elevation profiles for courses that have changed or where there’s a regular alternative route (e.g. Horsham). I’ll need a GPX file from your run plus the date. I’ll include a credit for you and will donate £1 to parkrun.

Ashington Community Woodland

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Northumberland
Ceremonial County: Northumberland
Inaugural: 20 January 2024
Links: Home Page, Course Page

Blyth Links

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Northumberland
Ceremonial County: Northumberland
Inaugural: 20 April 2019
Links: Home Page, Course Page

Carlisle Park

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Northumberland
Ceremonial County: Northumberland
Inaugural: 5 October 2013
Links: Home Page, Course Page

Druridge Bay

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Northumberland
Ceremonial County: Northumberland
Inaugural: 9 August 2014
Links: Home Page, Course Page

Kirkharle Courtyard

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Northumberland
Ceremonial County: Northumberland
Inaugural: 13 May 2023
Links: Home Page, Course Page

Newbiggin-by-the-Sea

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Northumberland
Ceremonial County: Northumberland
Inaugural: 13 October 2018
Links: Home Page, Course Page

Prudhoe Riverside

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Northumberland
Ceremonial County: Northumberland
Inaugural: 12 November 2016
Links: Home Page, Course Page

The Pastures

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Northumberland
Ceremonial County: Northumberland
Inaugural: 12 January 2019
Links: Home Page, Course Page

Tyne Green

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Northumberland
Ceremonial County: Northumberland
Inaugural: 20 April 2019
Links: Home Page, Course Page

All of the Tyne and Wear parkrun events …

Below are each of the Tyne and Wear 5k parkrun events in alphabetical order. A few things to note:

The interactive maps below take you to the approximate location for the course, typically the centre of the park. See the course instructions in the parkrun page for each event for specific directions to the start.
Course maps and elevation profiles show the route at the time that I ran it and may have changed since then. See the Course page in the event’s page on parkrun.org.uk for the current course outline. Note that course outlines are from Garmin data during a specific run and may vary from the officially measured distance.
Please contact me if you spot an event that doesn’t have a course map and elevation profile and you would like to donate one from your own run. I’m also interested in maps and elevation profiles for courses that have changed or where there’s a regular alternative route (e.g. Horsham). I’ll need a GPX file from your run plus the date. I’ll include a credit for you and will donate £1 to parkrun.

Chopwell Wood

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: County Durham
Ceremonial County: Tyne and Wear
Inaugural: 30th October 2021
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Denton Dene

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Northumberland
Ceremonial County: Tyne and Wear
Inaugural: 13th January 2024
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Elemore Park

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: County Durham
Ceremonial County: Tyne and Wear
Inaugural: 14th January 2023
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Fulwell Quarry

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: County Durham
Ceremonial County: Tyne and Wear
Inaugural: 25th November 2023
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Gateshead

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: County Durham
Ceremonial County: Tyne and Wear
Inaugural: 18th February 2012
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Gibside

This parkrun event has been permanently cancelled. I did not complete this event before it was closed.
Historic County: County Durham
Ceremonial County: Tyne and Wear
Inaugural: February 22nd 2014. Final event: #280 on March 14th 2020
Reason for cancellation: Due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and changes on the Gibside estate (National Trust property) making the original course unviable.
Replaced by: Chopwell Wood
Links: Event Home Page

Herrington Country

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: County Durham
Ceremonial County: Tyne and Wear
Inaugural: 20th July 2019
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Jesmond Dene

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Northumberland
Ceremonial County: Tyne and Wear
Inaugural: 14th September 2019
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Leazes

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Northumberland
Ceremonial County: Tyne and Wear
Inaugural: 3rd August 2019
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Rising Sun

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Northumberland
Ceremonial County: Tyne and Wear
Inaugural: 4th June 2016
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Silksworth

I have not yet completed this event
Original name: Sunderland. Changed to more accurately reflect the specific location of the course within the Silksworth Sports Complex, particularly as other parkrun events began to populate the wider Sunderland area.
Historic County: County Durham
Ceremonial County: Tyne and Wear
Inaugural: 2nd November 2013
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

South Shields

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: County Durham
Ceremonial County: Tyne and Wear
This event is also part of parkrun Compass Club
Inaugural: 13th July 2013
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Town Moor

I have not yet completed this event
Original name: Newcastle. Changed when the event restarted after the COVID-19 pause. Several other parkruns had launched in Newcastle, requiring a more specific location name, which was accompanied by a route change.
Historic County: Northumberland
Ceremonial County: Tyne and Wear
Inaugural: 16th January 2010
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Whitley Bay

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Northumberland
Ceremonial County: Tyne and Wear
Inaugural: 9th June 2012
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Windy Nook

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: County Durham
Ceremonial County: Tyne and Wear
Inaugural: 20th April 2024
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

All of the County Durham parkrun events …

Below are each of the County Durham 5k parkrun events in alphabetical order. A few things to note:

The interactive maps below take you to the approximate location for the course, typically the centre of the park. See the course instructions in the parkrun page for each event for specific directions to the start.
Course maps and elevation profiles show the route at the time that I ran it and may have changed since then. See the Course page in the event’s page on parkrun.org.uk for the current course outline. Note that course outlines are from Garmin data during a specific run and may vary from the officially measured distance.
Please contact me if you spot an event that doesn’t have a course map and elevation profile and you would like to donate one from your own run. I’m also interested in maps and elevation profiles for courses that have changed or where there’s a regular alternative route (e.g. Horsham). I’ll need a GPX file from your run plus the date. I’ll include a credit for you and will donate £1 to parkrun.

Blackhill

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: County Durham
Ceremonial County: County Durham
Inaugural: 13th July 2013
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Cotsford Fields

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: County Durham
Ceremonial County: County Durham
Inaugural: 23rd June 2018
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Darlington South Park

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: County Durham
Ceremonial County: County Durham
This event is also part of parkrun Compass Club
Inaugural: 15th December 2012
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Durham

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: County Durham
Ceremonial County: County Durham
Inaugural: 13th August 2011
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Hackworth

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: County Durham
Ceremonial County: County Durham
Inaugural: 9th March 2013
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Hamsterley Forest

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: County Durham
Ceremonial County: County Durham
Inaugural: 6th November 2021
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Hartlepool

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: County Durham
Ceremonial County: County Durham
Inaugural: 26th April 2014
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Heritage Coastal Path, Easington

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: County Durham
Ceremonial County: County Durham
Inaugural: 21st June 2025
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Jubilee

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: County Durham
Ceremonial County: County Durham
Inaugural: October 2019 (Note: exact inaugural Saturday is unspecified in the source records)
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Oakey Park

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: County Durham
Ceremonial County: County Durham
Inaugural: 27th June 2026
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Riverside

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: County Durham
Ceremonial County: County Durham
Inaugural: 14th July 2012
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Sedgefield

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: County Durham
Ceremonial County: County Durham
Inaugural: 17th March 2012
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Tees Barrage

This parkrun event has been permanently cancelled. I did not complete this event before it was closed.
Historic County: County Durham
Ceremonial County: County Durham
Inaugural: June 23rd 2012. Final event: #378 on March 14th 2020
Reason for cancellation: Reportedly due to a runner tripping and injuring themselves then making a claim against the water authority who are the landowners. The landowners decided not to continue with permission to allow the event.
Replaced by: “Sure some of the core team set up Wynyard Woodlands as its replacement”
Links: Event Home Page

The Demesnes

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: County Durham
Ceremonial County: County Durham
Inaugural: 11th October 2025
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Ushaw Historic House

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: County Durham
Ceremonial County: County Durham
Inaugural: 11th October 2025
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Wynyard Woodland

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: County Durham
Ceremonial County: County Durham
Inaugural: 15th April 2023
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

All of the West Yorkshire parkrun events …

Below are each of the West Yorkshire 5k parkrun events in alphabetical order. A few things to note:

The interactive maps below take you to the approximate location for the course, typically the centre of the park. See the course instructions in the parkrun page for each event for specific directions to the start.
Course maps and elevation profiles show the route at the time that I ran it and may have changed since then. See the Course page in the event’s page on parkrun.org.uk for the current course outline. Note that course outlines are from Garmin data during a specific run and may vary from the officially measured distance.
Please contact me if you spot an event that doesn’t have a course map and elevation profile and you would like to donate one from your own run. I’m also interested in maps and elevation profiles for courses that have changed or where there’s a regular alternative route (e.g. Horsham). I’ll need a GPX file from your run plus the date. I’ll include a credit for you and will donate £1 to parkrun.

Armley

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: West Yorkshire
Inaugural: 16th June 2018
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Bowling Park

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: West Yorkshire
Inaugural: 22nd February 2020
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Bramley

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: West Yorkshire
Inaugural: 13th June 2015
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Centre Vale

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: West Yorkshire
Inaugural: 9th March 2019
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Chevin Forest

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: West Yorkshire
Inaugural: 28th August 2021
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Cliffe Castle

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: West Yorkshire
Inaugural: 15th September 2018
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Cross Flatts

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: West Yorkshire
Inaugural: 30th March 2013
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Dewsbury

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: West Yorkshire
Inaugural: 23rd June 2012
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

East Holmes Field

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: West Yorkshire
This event is also part of parkrun Compass Club
Inaugural: 2nd August 2025
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Frickley Country

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: West Yorkshire
Inaugural: 6th January 2018
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Halifax

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: West Yorkshire
Inaugural: 7th March 2015
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Horton Park

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: West Yorkshire
Inaugural: 30th May 2015
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Huddersfield

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: West Yorkshire
Inaugural: 2nd April 2011
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Lister Park, Bradford

I have not yet completed this event
Original name: Bradford. Changed to align with parkrun HQ's naming rules by referencing the specific park rather than the wider city, especially since multiple parkrun events exist within the Bradford district.
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: West Yorkshire
Inaugural: 17th April 2010
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Middleton Woods

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: West Yorkshire
Inaugural: 13th April 2019
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Myrtle

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: West Yorkshire
Inaugural: 3rd November 2018
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Nostell

I have not yet completed this event
Original name: Nostell Priory. The name was shortened to align with parkrun's naming conventions, referencing the wider Nostell village and estate rather than specifically the Priory building.
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: West Yorkshire
Inaugural: 19th July 2014
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Oakwell Hall

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: West Yorkshire
Inaugural: 19th July 2014
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Pontefract

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: West Yorkshire
Inaugural: 7th May 2011
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Potternewton

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: West Yorkshire
Inaugural: 17th November 2018
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Roberts Park

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: West Yorkshire
Inaugural: 2nd October 2021
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Rothwell

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: West Yorkshire
Inaugural: 29th July 2017
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Roundhay

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: West Yorkshire
Inaugural: 23rd April 2011
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Storthes Hall

This parkrun event has been permanently cancelled. I did not complete this event before it was closed.
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: West Yorkshire
Inaugural: January 19th 2019. Final event: #50 on March 14th 2020
Reason for cancellation: The Storthes Hall Student Village, its host venue, closed down due to business challenges.
Links: Event Home Page

Temple Newsam

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: West Yorkshire
Inaugural: 2nd February 2013
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Wakefield Thornes

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: West Yorkshire
Inaugural: 20th September 2014
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Wetherby

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: West Yorkshire
Inaugural: 21st March 2015
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Woodhouse Moor

I have not yet completed this event
Original name: Hyde Park Time Trial. The original set of Time Trials were rebranded as "parkrun" in 2008 to appeal to a wider, non-traditional running community. The event became known as Leeds parkrun before changing again to Woodhouse Moor parkrun.
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: West Yorkshire
Inaugural: 6th October 2007
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

All of the North Yorkshire parkrun events …

Below are each of the North Yorkshire 5k parkrun events in alphabetical order. A few things to note:

The interactive maps below take you to the approximate location for the course, typically the centre of the park. See the course instructions in the parkrun page for each event for specific directions to the start.
Course maps and elevation profiles show the route at the time that I ran it and may have changed since then. See the Course page in the event’s page on parkrun.org.uk for the current course outline. Note that course outlines are from Garmin data during a specific run and may vary from the officially measured distance.
Please contact me if you spot an event that doesn’t have a course map and elevation profile and you would like to donate one from your own run. I’m also interested in maps and elevation profiles for courses that have changed or where there’s a regular alternative route (e.g. Horsham). I’ll need a GPX file from your run plus the date. I’ll include a credit for you and will donate £1 to parkrun.

Albert

I have not yet completed this event
Original name: Albert Park Time Trial. The original set of Time Trials were rebranded as "parkrun" in 2008 to appeal to a wider, non-traditional running community.
Region: North East England
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: North Yorkshire
Inaugural: 31st May 2008
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Castle Howard

This parkrun event has been permanently cancelled. I did not complete this event before it was closed.
Region: Yorkshire and The Humber
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: North Yorkshire
Inaugural: September 14th 2019. Final event: #23 on March 7th 2020
Reason for cancellation: The owners (the Howard Family) felt the parkrun got in the way of their daily operation & opening hours. Also - dissolution of the core volunteer team.
Links: Event Home Page

Catterick

This parkrun event has been permanently cancelled. I did not complete this event before it was closed.
Region: Yorkshire and The Humber
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: North Yorkshire
Inaugural: June 17th 2017. Final event: #135 on March 14th 2020
Reason for cancellation: Catterick racecourse management decided they could no longer host it, citing reasons like public liability risks, potential disturbance to the on-site fishing club, and plans for their own redevelopment.
Replaced by: Thorp Perrow
Links: Event Home Page

Conyngham Hall

I have not yet completed this event
Region: Yorkshire and The Humber
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: North Yorkshire
Inaugural: 18th May 2019
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Dalby Forest

I have not yet completed this event
Region: Yorkshire and The Humber
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: North Yorkshire
Inaugural: 19th March 2016
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Flatts Lane

I have not yet completed this event
Region: North East England
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: North Yorkshire
Inaugural: 16th September 2017
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Fountains Abbey

I have not yet completed this event
Region: Yorkshire and The Humber
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: North Yorkshire
Inaugural: 1st March 2014
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Harrogate

I have not yet completed this event
Region: Yorkshire and The Humber
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: North Yorkshire
Inaugural: 21st January 2012
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Heslington

I have not yet completed this event
Region: Yorkshire and The Humber
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: North Yorkshire
Inaugural: 13th January 2018
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Marshall Drive

I have not yet completed this event
Region: North East England
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: North Yorkshire
Inaugural: 23rd February 2019
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Millfield

I have not yet completed this event
Region: Yorkshire and The Humber
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: North Yorkshire
Inaugural: 15th June 2019
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

New Earswick

This parkrun event has been permanently cancelled. I did not complete this event before it was closed.
Region: Yorkshire and The Humber
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: North Yorkshire
Inaugural: April 21st 2018. Final event: #241 on August 30th 2025
Reason for cancellation: Due to unresolved capacity issues and conflicts with other activities at the New Earswick Sports & Social Club, the venue's home, leading to unsafe overlaps, parking complaints, and inability to find a workable solution
Links: Event Home Page

North Yorkshire Water Park

I have not yet completed this event
Region: Yorkshire and The Humber
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: North Yorkshire
This event is also part of parkrun Compass Club
Inaugural: 26th February 2022
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Northallerton

I have not yet completed this event
Region: Yorkshire and The Humber
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: North Yorkshire
This event is also part of parkrun Compass Club
Inaugural: 16th April 2016
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Redcar

I have not yet completed this event
Region: North East England
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: North Yorkshire
Inaugural: 28th April 2012
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Selby

I have not yet completed this event
Region: Yorkshire and The Humber
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: North Yorkshire
Inaugural: 24th February 2018
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Skipton

I have not yet completed this event
Region: Yorkshire and The Humber
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: North Yorkshire
Inaugural: 7th September 2013
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Stewart

I have not yet completed this event
Region: North East England
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: North Yorkshire
Inaugural: 7th July 2012
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

The Cinder Track

I have not yet completed this event
Region: Yorkshire and The Humber
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: North Yorkshire
Inaugural: 23rd October 2021
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Thorp Perrow

I have not yet completed this event
Region: Yorkshire and The Humber
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: North Yorkshire
Inaugural: 16th September 2023
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Woodlands, Scarborough

I have not yet completed this event
Region: Yorkshire and The Humber
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: North Yorkshire
Inaugural: 28th June 2025
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

York

I have not yet completed this event
Region: Yorkshire and The Humber
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: North Yorkshire
Inaugural: 14th January 2012
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

York Community Woodland

I have not yet completed this event
Region: Yorkshire and The Humber
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: North Yorkshire
Inaugural: 31st January 2026
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

All of the South Yorkshire parkrun events …

Below are each of the South Yorkshire 5k parkrun events in alphabetical order. A few things to note:

The interactive maps below take you to the approximate location for the course, typically the centre of the park. See the course instructions in the parkrun page for each event for specific directions to the start.
Course maps and elevation profiles show the route at the time that I ran it and may have changed since then. See the Course page in the event’s page on parkrun.org.uk for the current course outline. Note that course outlines are from Garmin data during a specific run and may vary from the officially measured distance.
Please contact me if you spot an event that doesn’t have a course map and elevation profile and you would like to donate one from your own run. I’m also interested in maps and elevation profiles for courses that have changed or where there’s a regular alternative route (e.g. Horsham). I’ll need a GPX file from your run plus the date. I’ll include a credit for you and will donate £1 to parkrun.

Barnsley

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: South Yorkshire
Inaugural: 22nd January 2011
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Concord

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: South Yorkshire
Inaugural: 8th January 2011
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Cusworth Hall

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: South Yorkshire
Inaugural: 5th October 2019
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Endcliffe

I have not yet completed this event
Original name: Sheffield Hallam. Name changed following a route alteration to exclude a pavement section on Rustlings Road for safety reasons. This evolution into a fully park-based route prompted a rebrand.
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: South Yorkshire
Inaugural: 10th July 2010
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Graves

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Derbyshire
Ceremonial County: South Yorkshire
Inaugural: 14th April 2012
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Hillsborough

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: South Yorkshire
Inaugural: 2nd February 2013
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Millhouses

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: South Yorkshire
Inaugural: 19th October 2019
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Penistone

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: South Yorkshire
Inaugural: 12th October 2024
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Rother Valley

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Derbyshire
Ceremonial County: South Yorkshire
Inaugural: 11th May 2013
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Rotherham

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: South Yorkshire
Inaugural: 29th June 2013
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Sandall Park

I have not yet completed this event
Original name: Doncaster. Changed to align with parkrun HQ's naming policy, which stipulates events should be named after the smallest identifiable geographical area (the park) rather than the town.
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: South Yorkshire
Inaugural: 30th March 2013
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Sheffield Castle

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: South Yorkshire
Inaugural: 19th October 2013
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Waverley Lakes

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: South Yorkshire
Inaugural: 11th January 2025
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

All of the East Riding of Yorkshire parkrun events …

Below are each of the East Riding of Yorkshire 5k parkrun events in alphabetical order. A few things to note:

The interactive maps below take you to the approximate location for the course, typically the centre of the park. See the course instructions in the parkrun page for each event for specific directions to the start.
Course maps and elevation profiles show the route at the time that I ran it and may have changed since then. See the Course page in the event’s page on parkrun.org.uk for the current course outline. Note that course outlines are from Garmin data during a specific run and may vary from the officially measured distance.
Please contact me if you spot an event that doesn’t have a course map and elevation profile and you would like to donate one from your own run. I’m also interested in maps and elevation profiles for courses that have changed or where there’s a regular alternative route (e.g. Horsham). I’ll need a GPX file from your run plus the date. I’ll include a credit for you and will donate £1 to parkrun.

Beverley Westwood

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: East Riding of Yorkshire
This event is also part of parkrun Compass Club
Inaugural: 13th July 2019
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Goole

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Inaugural: 30th May 2015
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Hull

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Inaugural: 3rd April 2010
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Humber Bridge

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Inaugural: 7th June 2014
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Peter Pan

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Inaugural: 13th April 2013
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Sewerby

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Inaugural: 5th November 2011
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Withernsea Promenade

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Yorkshire
Ceremonial County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Inaugural: 27th July 2024
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Avery Hill

Original Name: Greenwich
Date of Name Change: March 2025
Reason for Name Change: The original name was frequently confusing for tourists and visitors, as the course is located in Avery Hill Park in Eltham, not the famous Greenwich Park.
Region: London
Historic County: Kent
Present Day County: Greater London
Links: Avery Hill parkrun
Photo by: Katherine Richards, Claire Allison

Chippenham Playing Fields, Monmouth

Original Name: Chippenham Playing Fields
Date of Name Change: Unknown
Reason for Name Change: Added the specific town name to the title to avoid confusion with the existing Chippenham parkrun over in Wiltshire.
Region: Wales
Historic County: Monmouthshire
Present Day County: Monmouthshire
Links: Chippenham Playing Fields, Monmouth

Colby Woodland Garden

Original Name: Colby
Date of Name Change: Unknown
Reason for Name Change: To align with parkrun HQ's naming conventions and more accurately reflect the full name of the specific National Trust venue.
Region: Wales
Historic County: Pembrokeshire
Present Day County: Pembrokeshire
Links: Colby Woodland Garden
Photos by: Melanie Pickup, Donna Sykes

Crinan Canal, Lochgilphead

Original Name: Crinan Canal
Date of Name Change: Final one in old location was 21 June 2025. First one in new location was 15 November 2025
Reason for Name Change: They had a sink hole on the original route, were cancelled for a bit and then restarted on a different part of the canal (15 minute drive from original start line) with amended name.
Region: Scotland
Historic County: Argyllshire
Present Day County: Argyll and Bute
Links: Crinan Canal, Lochgilphead
Photo by: Tracey Jessup

Endcliffe

Original Name: Sheffield Hallam
Date of Name Change: July 2020
Reason for Name Change: A necessary change to the route to exclude a pavement section on Rustlings Road for safety reasons. This evolution into a fully park-based route prompted a rebrand.
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
Historic County: Yorkshire
Present Day County: South Yorkshire
Links: Endcliffe parkrun
Photo by: Joanne Chappell

Ferry Meadows

Original Name: Peterborough
Date of Name Change: December 2019
Reason for Name Change: To reflect the specific area and community rather than the generic city as a whole, especially due to multiple parkruns existing in the Peterborough area.
Region: East of England
Historic County: Huntingdonshire
Present Day County: Cambridgeshire
Links: Ferry Meadows parkrun
Photo by: Jayne Pell, Mandy Ellwood

Gorleston Cliffs

Original Name: Gorleston
Date of Name Change: Unknown
Reason for Name Change: To more accurately reflect the specific location and beautiful cliff-top course, aligning with parkrun HQ's policy of naming events after their exact venue rather than the town as a whole.
Region: East of England
Historic County: Suffolk
Present Day County: Norfolk
Links: Gorleston Cliffs

Great Notley

Original Name: Braintree
Date of Name Change: June 2014
Reason for Name Change: The event was initially planned and referred to as Braintree parkrun during its setup phase, but was renamed to Great Notley prior to its inaugural event to adhere to parkrun's rule of naming events after the park itself.
Region: East of England
Historic County: Essex
Present Day County: Essex
Links: Great Notley parkrun

Greenham Common, Newbury

Original Name: Newbury
Date of Name Change: September 2025
Reason for Name Change: To better reflect its location and to differentiate it from the recently established Victoria Park parkrun, which is also located in Newbury.
Region: South East England
Historic County: Berkshire
Present Day County: Berkshire
Links: Greenham Common parkrun, Newbury
Photo by: Linda Whalley, Claire Allison

Leybourne Lakes

Original Name: Malling
Date of Name Change: October 2024
Reason for Name Change: To avoid confusion with Malling Rec parkrun in Lewes (which started in summer 2024), and to logically reflect its actual location in Leybourne Lakes Country Park, since "Malling" is a borough and not a specific town.
Region: South East England
Historic County: Kent
Present Day County: Kent
Links: Leybourne Lakes parkrun
Photos by: Richard Gower, Jan Brodie

Lister Park

Original Name: Bradford
Date of Name Change: October 2023
Reason for Name Change: To align with parkrun HQ's naming rules by referencing the specific park (Lister Park) rather than the wider city, especially since multiple parkrun events exist within the Bradford district.
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
Historic County: Yorkshire
Present Day County: West Yorkshire
Links: Lister Park
Photos by: Andy Wilkinson, Victoria Knight-Phillips, Donna Tucker, Callum Burrell

Lydiard

Original Name: Swindon
Date of Name Change: Late 2019
Reason for Name Change: A second parkrun (Seven Fields) launched on the other side of Swindon, so the original event adopted a more specific location-based name to avoid confusion.
Region: South West England
Historic County: Wiltshire
Present Day County: Wiltshire
Links: Lydiard parkrun

Maidstone River Park

Original Name: Maidstone
Date of Name Change: March 2024
Reason for Name Change: To better reflect the route and align with parkrun policy of using the smallest identifiable location, particularly since Mote Park parkrun had also opened in Maidstone.
Region: South East England
Historic County: Kent
Present Day County: Kent
Links: Maidstone River Park
Photos By: James Dane, Shanon Maria Bowland

Markeaton

Original Name: Darley Abbey
Date of Name Change: March 2016
Reason for Name Change: The event relocated to a different site (Markeaton Park) following its last run at Darley Abbey in January 2016, carrying over its event number count to the new location.
Region: East Midlands
Historic County: Derbyshire
Present Day County: Derbyshire
Links: Markeaton parkrun

Markshall

Original Name: Markshall Estate
Date of Name Change: February 2026
Reason for Name Change: Renamed from Markshall Estate parkrun after the landowner went through a rebranding exercise. It’s not pronounced “Marks-Hall” but “Mark-shall”.
Region: East of England
Historic County: Essex
Present Day County: Essex
Links: Markshall
Photo by: Len Marten, Dilly Ruffer, Jo Brooks, Rachel Hill, Clare Mitchell, Alison Bullyment

Milton Country

Original Name: Cambridge
Date of Name Change: April 2023
Reason for Name Change: Following a prolonged hiatus during and after the pandemic, the event returned to Milton Country Park (initially having announced closure) with a slightly revised course and adopted a new name that accurately reflects its specific park venue rather than the broader city.
Region: East of England
Historic County: Cambridgeshire
Present Day County: Cambridgeshire
Links: Milton Country
Photos by: Dan Moult, Damian Baker

Monsal Trail

Original Name: Bakewell
Date of Name Change: November 2021
Reason for Name Change: The event retired its old route and moved to a new, safer course on the Monsal Trail.
Region: East Midlands
Historic County: Derbyshire
Present Day County: Derbyshire
Links: Monsal Trail parkrun
Photos by: Sarah Morley, Liz Dee, Sarah Walton, Callum Burrell, Karen Borowski, Lee Barnard

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Mortimer Forest

Original Name: Ludlow
Date of Name Change: August 2026
Reason for Name Change: The venue was never actually in or near the town of Ludlow (it is roughly three miles away). Organisers felt the new name better reflected the trails and scenery where the event is held.
Region: West Midlands
Historic County: Herefordshire
Present Day County: Herefordshire
Links: Mortimer Forest parkrun
Photo by: Mark Brace, Tammy Johnson

Nostell

Original Name: Nostell Priory
Date of Name Change: Circa 2018
Reason for Name Change: The name was shortened to align with parkrun's naming conventions, referencing the wider Nostell village and estate rather than specifically the Priory building.
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
Historic County: Yorkshire
Present Day County: West Yorkshire
Links: Nostell parkrun

Pollok, Glasgow

Original Name: Glasgow
Date of Name Change: June 2014
Reason for Name Change: The first parkrun in Scotland was originally just known as Glasgow. However, due to the growth of parkrun and the addition of three other events within the city, it was renamed to Pollok to reflect its specific location in Pollok Country Park.
Region: Scotland
Historic County: Lanarkshire
Present Day County: Glasgow City
Links: Pollok parkrun, Glasgow

Queen's, Belfast

Original Name: Queen's
Date of Name Change: Unknown
Reason for Name Change: Changed to distinguish the event from other locations referencing Queen's park, highlighting its specific location at Queen's University Sport in South Belfast.
Region: Northern Ireland
Historic County: Antrim
Links: Queen's, Belfast
Photo by: Sarah Silver, Shanon Maria Bowland

Sandall Park

Original Name: Doncaster
Date of Name Change: Circa 2022
Reason for Name Change: To align with parkrun HQ's naming policy, which stipulates events should be named after the smallest identifiable geographical area (the park) rather than the town.
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
Historic County: Yorkshire
Present Day County: South Yorkshire
Links: Sandall Park parkrun
Photo by: Gail Bramall

Silksworth

Original Name: Sunderland
Date of Name Change: Circa 2018
Reason for Name Change: To more accurately reflect the specific location of the course within the Silksworth Sports Complex, particularly as other parkrun events began to populate the wider Sunderland area.
Region: North East England
Historic County: County Durham
Present Day County: Tyne and Wear
Links: Silksworth parkrun
Photos by: Samantha Goodall, Debsy Wright

Town Moor

Original Name: Newcastle
Date of Name Change: July 2021
Reason for Name Change: Changed when the event restarted after the COVID-19 pause. Several other parkruns had launched in Newcastle, requiring a more specific location name, which was accompanied by a route change.
Region: North East England
Historic County: Northumberland
Present Day County: Tyne and Wear
Links: Town Moor parkrun
Photo by: Katherine Richards, Julie Spells

Woodhouse Moor

Original Name: Leeds parkrun (and originally Hyde Park Time Trial)
Date of Name Change: February 2015
Reason for Name Change: To reflect the fact that there were now four separate parkruns operating within the city of Leeds.
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber
Historic County: Yorkshire
Present Day County: West Yorkshire
Links: Woodhouse Moor parkrun

Contributors

The great people of the parkrun Tourism community who provided input to this page. Photo credits are listed above in the relevant event section.

Mark Brace, Laura Ritchie, Juli Wiseman, Katherine Richards, Paul Woodyatt, Gail Bramall, Tracey Jessup, Linda Whalley, Olly Hughes, Jan Brodie, Len Marten, Dily Ruffer, Andy Wilkinson, Jayne Pell, Dan Moult, Melanie Pickup, Sarah Morley, Joanne Chappell, Samantha Goodall, Debsy Wright, Donna Sykes, Liz Dee, Sarah Walton, Graham Holland, Victoria Knight-Phillips, Jo Brooks, James Dane, Rachel Hill, Sarah Silver, Donna Tucker, Tammy Johnson, Damian Baker, Shanon Maria Bowland, Julie Spells, Alison Bullyment, Karen Borowski, Claire Allison, Mandy Ellwood

parkrun event numbers per county

There are currently 78 parkrun events in the counties of the North West England region.

Notes and exceptions.

Birkenhead was in historic Cheshire and is now in Merseyside.
All other Merseyside parkrun events were in the historic county of Lancashire.
Widnes was in historic Lancashire and is now in Cheshire.
Bramhall Park, Cheadle Hulme, Hyde, Marple, Sale Water, Woodbank and Wythenshawe were in historic Cheshire and are now in Greater Manchester.
Fletcher Moss was in historic Lancashire and is now in Greater Manchester but a small part of the course crosses into present-day Cheshire.
Barrow, Fell Foot and Ford were in historic Lancashire and are now in Cumbria.
Rothay Park was in historic Westmorland and is now in Cumbria.
All other Cumbria parkrun events were in the historic county of Cumberland.
Alexandra, Bolton, Burnage, Chadderton Hall, Clarence, Fletcher Moss, Haigh Woodland, Heaton Park, Kingsway Park Urmston, Oldham, Peel, Pennington Flash, Philips Park, South Manchester, Stamford Park, Stretford, Watergrove and Worsley Woods were in historic Lancashire and are now in Greater Manchester
Crosby, Croxteth Hall, Kew Woods, Knowsley, Princes, Southport, St Helens and Sutton Manor were in historic Lancashire and are now in Merseyside.
Warrington is in Cheshire but the route cuts through a small part of Lancashire.
Centre Vale straddles the border of historic Lancashire and Yorkshire but is currently fully in West Yorkshire.

The North West England Counties parkrun pages

Click on each of the images below to go to the page with details of the parkrun events for the county.

Walking Directions

This circular route starting from Stantonbury offers a fantastic blend of Milton Keynes' green spaces and the traditional Buckinghamshire countryside. Heading out from the suburban edges, you quickly find yourself immersed in the open landscapes that border the River Great Ouse valley. It is a walk of beautiful contrasts: you trade residential footpaths for quiet dirt tracks and peaceful rural scenery.

As the path pushes north towards the village of Little Linford, the surroundings become increasingly tranquil. The return leg sweeps back towards Stantonbury, taking in the historical resonance of the local parkland along the way. While you won't cross paths with a local parkrun on this specific trail, the route is a brilliant and peaceful escape for casual walkers and dedicated hikers alike.

The guidance below will help you navigate but don’t use it as a fully accurate turn-by-turn guide. Always take a map and/or a GPX route and prepare well for the weather and terrain.

Begin at the free car park at Great Linford Memorial Hall, located within the grounds of Linford Manor Park.

Take the footpath running along the western side of the car park and head south until you reach the High Street.
Turn right along the High Street and walk until you see the Nag's Head pub. Here, you can either stop for an early drink, or if it's a bit too early for that, turn right to enter the park gates.
Walk north through Linford Manor Park, curving left in a westerly direction to skirt the southern side of the round pond.
Continue walking parallel to the Grand Union Canal, pass under the old railway bridge, and keep walking on the canal's southern side.
Continue until you reach the Wolverton Road bridge. Cross over the Grand Union Canal to the north side, which brings you near the Black Horse pub.
Once over the bridge, take the footpath on the left off Wolverton Road to return to the canal towpath, and follow it in a north-westerly direction for about 200 meters.
Take the fork to leave the canal, joining the Midshires Way and Hanslope circular ride heading north-west through Stanton Low Park.
Pass the ruins of St. Peter's Church—the only remains of the old village of Stanton Low—and follow the path as it curves north along the eastern bank of the River Great Ouse.
Just over 3 km into the walk, cross the River Great Ouse via the footbridge, then continue until you reach the High Street.
Turn left onto the High Street, then take the first right to continue on the Midshires Way, heading north-west through the farmer's fields.
At the path junction, leave the Hanslope circular ride but stay on the Midshires Way, walking north and then curving north-east.
Upon reaching a T-junction just inside Little Linford Wood, turn right to rejoin the Hanslope circular ride. Follow the wood's eastern edge, then take a quick right through a farmer's field to meet Haversham Road.
Turn right onto Haversham Road, then left onto Little Linford Lane. (Note: You may see a road closed/diversion sign for a damaged bridge; this applies to vehicles, but you can still safely cross the bridge on foot).
Walk south-east along Little Linford Lane and pass over two bridges crossing the River Great Ouse (including the damaged one).
Immediately after crossing the second bridge, and importantly before crossing over the M1, turn right onto a footpath leading off Little Linford Lane.
Continue south along this path, keeping the lakes to your right-hand side, until you meet Wolverton Road.
Cross Wolverton Road and head south down Marsh Lane, crossing the Grand Union Canal at the Linford Wharf bridge.
Follow the road to the High Street, which will lead you back to the Great Linford Memorial Hall car park to finish the walk.

Points of Interest along or near to the Route

Great Linford Manor Park: Once the centre of a grand 18th-century estate, this parkland is a fascinating mix of history and nature. The site features formal ponds, ancient lime tree avenues, and the remnants of a lost wilderness garden. It serves as a vital green lung for Milton Keynes, providing a serene backdrop that belies its urban proximity.
Grand Union Canal: Serving as a major artery of the British waterway network, this historic canal provides a scenic, tranquil corridor through the heart of Milton Keynes. The towpaths offer a pleasant waterside alternative to the paved redways: complete with colourful narrowboats and abundant aquatic wildlife.
Stanton Low Park: A lovely open space that features the remains of St Peter's Church and offers sweeping views across the Great Ouse valley. It provides a brilliant historical touch to the final stretch of the walk.
The River Great Ouse: This major waterway is the lifeblood of the local landscape. Flowing through the valley, it supports a rich biodiversity, including kingfishers, otters, and various coarse fish. The river meanders through ancient water meadows that have been grazed for centuries, offering an insight into the traditional rural landscape of North Buckinghamshire.
Little Linford Wood: This ancient woodland is a haven for wildlife. It is particularly noted for its varied flora, including carpets of bluebells and wood anemones in the spring. The wood has remained largely undisturbed, reflecting the medieval landscape and providing a crucial habitat for woodland butterflies and birds.
Linford Lakes Nature Reserve: Situated close to the route, this wetland area is a haven for local birdlife and wildlife. It was established around former gravel pits and serves as a fantastic spot for nature enthusiasts.

Midshires Way previous section (south): Bradwell Abbey and Linford Wood
Midshires Way next section (north): Stoke Goldington and Tathall End

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Completing all Merseyside parkruns

There are currently 9 parkrun events in the present-day county of Merseyside, of which I have not yet completed any. The first was Princes, which started on 26th March 2011 and the newest is Sutton Manor, which started on 7th December 2019. The name for having completed all parkrun events in the county is “Mersey-Beat”.

The present-day / ceremonial county of Merseyside is made up of land that was previously in the historic counties of Cheshire and Lancashire. Birkenhead was originally in historic Cheshire but is now in Merseyside. All other Merseyside parkrun events were in the historic county of Lancashire.

Numbers exclude 2k Junior parkruns and any events that are not open to the general public such as prisons or armed forces facilities.

A map of all parkrun events in the county of Merseyside

All of the Merseyside parkrun events …

Below are each of the Merseyside 5k parkrun events in alphabetical order. A few things to note:

The interactive maps below take you to the approximate location for the course, typically the centre of the park. See the course instructions in the parkrun page for each event for specific directions to the start.
Course maps and elevation profiles show the route at the time that I ran it and may have changed since then. See the Course page in the event’s page on parkrun.org.uk for the current course outline. Note that course outlines are from Garmin data during a specific run and may vary from the officially measured distance.
Please contact me if you spot an event that doesn’t have a course map and elevation profile and you would like to donate one from your own run. I’m also interested in maps and elevation profiles for courses that have changed or where there’s a regular alternative route (e.g. Horsham). I’ll need a GPX file from your run plus the date. I’ll include a credit for you and will donate £1 to parkrun.

Birkenhead

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Cheshire
Ceremonial County: Merseyside
Inaugural: 18th July 2015
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Crosby

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Lancashire
Ceremonial County: Merseyside
Inaugural: 14th November 2015
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Croxteth Hall

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Lancashire
Ceremonial County: Merseyside
Inaugural: 14th March 2015
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Kew Woods

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Lancashire
Ceremonial County: Merseyside
Inaugural: 15th December 2018
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Knowsley

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Lancashire
Ceremonial County: Merseyside
Inaugural: 10th December 2016
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Princes

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Lancashire
Ceremonial County: Merseyside
Inaugural: 26th March 2011
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Southport

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Lancashire
Ceremonial County: Merseyside
This event is also part of parkrun Compass Club
Inaugural: 11th June 2016
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

St Helens

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Lancashire
Ceremonial County: Merseyside
Inaugural: 5th July 2014
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Sutton Manor

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Lancashire
Ceremonial County: Merseyside
Inaugural: 7th December 2019
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

All of the Greater Manchester parkrun events …

Below are each of the Greater Manchester 5k parkrun events in alphabetical order. A few things to note:

The interactive maps below take you to the approximate location for the course, typically the centre of the park. See the course instructions in the parkrun page for each event for specific directions to the start.
Course maps and elevation profiles show the route at the time that I ran it and may have changed since then. See the Course page in the event’s page on parkrun.org.uk for the current course outline. Note that course outlines are from Garmin data during a specific run and may vary from the officially measured distance.
Please contact me if you spot an event that doesn’t have a course map and elevation profile and you would like to donate one from your own run. I’m also interested in maps and elevation profiles for courses that have changed or where there’s a regular alternative route (e.g. Horsham). I’ll need a GPX file from your run plus the date. I’ll include a credit for you and will donate £1 to parkrun.

Alexandra

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Lancashire
Ceremonial County: Greater Manchester
Inaugural: 12th February 2022
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Bolton

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Lancashire
Ceremonial County: Greater Manchester
Inaugural: 5th February 2011
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Bramhall Park

I have not yet completed this event
Original name: Bramhall Time Trial. The original set of Time Trials were rebranded as "parkrun" in 2008 to appeal to a wider, non-traditional running community.
Historic County: Cheshire
Ceremonial County: Greater Manchester
Inaugural: 19th April 2008
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Burnage

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Lancashire
Ceremonial County: Greater Manchester
Inaugural: 21st July 2012
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Chadderton Hall

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Lancashire
Ceremonial County: Greater Manchester
Inaugural: 23rd April 2016
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Cheadle Hulme

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Cheshire
Ceremonial County: Greater Manchester
Inaugural: 28th June 2014
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Clarence

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Lancashire
Ceremonial County: Greater Manchester
Inaugural: 1st October 2022
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Fletcher Moss

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Lancashire
Ceremonial County: Greater Manchester
Inaugural: 17th November 2018
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Haigh Woodland

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Lancashire
Ceremonial County: Greater Manchester
Inaugural: 31st October 2015
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Heaton Park

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Lancashire
Ceremonial County: Greater Manchester
Inaugural: 20th June 2009
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Hyde

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Cheshire
Ceremonial County: Greater Manchester
Inaugural: 7th January 2017
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Kingsway Park, Urmston

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Lancashire
Ceremonial County: Greater Manchester
Inaugural: 18th November 2023
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Marple

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Cheshire
Ceremonial County: Greater Manchester
Inaugural: 26th May 2012
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Oldham

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Lancashire
Ceremonial County: Greater Manchester
Inaugural: 24th July 2010
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Peel

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Lancashire
Ceremonial County: Greater Manchester
Inaugural: 25th September 2021
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Pennington Flash

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Lancashire
Ceremonial County: Greater Manchester
Inaugural: 12th March 2011
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Philips Park

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Lancashire
Ceremonial County: Greater Manchester
Inaugural: 4th March 2023
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Sale Water

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Cheshire
Ceremonial County: Greater Manchester
Inaugural: 7th October 2017
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

South Manchester

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Lancashire
Ceremonial County: Greater Manchester
This event is also part of parkrun Compass Club
Inaugural: 14th November 2009
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Stamford Park

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Lancashire
Ceremonial County: Greater Manchester
Inaugural: 13th June 2015
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Stretford

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Lancashire
Ceremonial County: Greater Manchester
Inaugural: 14th November 2015
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Watergrove

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Lancashire
Ceremonial County: Greater Manchester
Inaugural: 7th June 2014
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Woodbank

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Cheshire
Ceremonial County: Greater Manchester
Inaugural: 22nd August 2009
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Worsley Woods

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Lancashire
Ceremonial County: Greater Manchester
Inaugural: 3rd March 2012
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Wythenshawe

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Cheshire
Ceremonial County: Greater Manchester
Inaugural: 6th August 2011
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

All of the Lancashire parkrun events …

Below are each of the Lancashire 5k parkrun events in alphabetical order. A few things to note:

The interactive maps below take you to the approximate location for the course, typically the centre of the park. See the course instructions in the parkrun page for each event for specific directions to the start.
Course maps and elevation profiles show the route at the time that I ran it and may have changed since then. See the Course page in the event’s page on parkrun.org.uk for the current course outline. Note that course outlines are from Garmin data during a specific run and may vary from the officially measured distance.
Please contact me if you spot an event that doesn’t have a course map and elevation profile and you would like to donate one from your own run. I’m also interested in maps and elevation profiles for courses that have changed or where there’s a regular alternative route (e.g. Horsham). I’ll need a GPX file from your run plus the date. I’ll include a credit for you and will donate £1 to parkrun.

Blackpool

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Lancashire
Present Day County: Lancashire
Inaugural: 4th February 2017
Links: Event Page, Course Page

Burnley

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Lancashire
Present Day County: Lancashire
Inaugural: 2nd June 2012
Links: Event Page, Course Page

Clitheroe Castle

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Lancashire
Present Day County: Lancashire
Inaugural: 19th May 2018
Links: Event Page, Course Page

Cuerden Valley

This parkrun event has been permanently cancelled. I did not complete this event before it was closed.
Historic County: Lancashire
Present Day County: Lancashire
Inaugural: August 10th 2013. Final event: #329 on March 14th 2020
Reason for cancellation: Due to financial struggles and a belief by the Cuerden Valley Trust that parkrun, a national organization, should contribute financially to the park's upkeep.
Replaced by: many of the core team moved to Worden
Links: Event Home Page

Fleetwood Promenade

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Lancashire
Present Day County: Lancashire
Inaugural: 4th August 2018
Links: Event Page, Course Page

Hyndburn

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Lancashire
Present Day County: Lancashire
Inaugural: 21st October 2017
Links: Event Page, Course Page

Lancaster

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Lancashire
Present Day County: Lancashire
Inaugural: 9th January 2016
Links: Event Page, Course Page

Lytham Hall

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Lancashire
Present Day County: Lancashire
Inaugural: 28th November 2015
Links: Event Page, Course Page

Morecambe Prom

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Lancashire
Present Day County: Lancashire
Links: Event Page, Course Page
Links: Morecambe Prom, Course

Ormskirk

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Lancashire
Present Day County: Lancashire
Inaugural: 29th March 2014
Links: Event Page, Course Page

Pendle

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Lancashire
Present Day County: Lancashire
Inaugural: 10th May 2014
Links: Event Page, Course Page

Preston

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Lancashire
Present Day County: Lancashire
Inaugural: 12th May 2012
Links: Event Page, Course Page

Tawd Valley

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Lancashire
Present Day County: Lancashire
Inaugural: 27th July 2019
Links: Event Page, Course Page

Witton

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Lancashire
Present Day County: Lancashire
Inaugural: 29th August 2015
Links: Event Page, Course Page

Worden

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Lancashire
Present Day County: Lancashire
Inaugural: 14th October 2023
Links: Event Page, Course Page

All of the Cumbria parkrun events …

Below are each of the Cumbria 5k parkrun events in alphabetical order. A few things to note:

The interactive maps below take you to the approximate location for the course, typically the centre of the park. See the course instructions in the parkrun page for each event for specific directions to the start.
Course maps and elevation profiles show the route at the time that I ran it and may have changed since then. See the Course page in the event’s page on parkrun.org.uk for the current course outline. Note that course outlines are from Garmin data during a specific run and may vary from the officially measured distance.
Please contact me if you spot an event that doesn’t have a course map and elevation profile and you would like to donate one from your own run. I’m also interested in maps and elevation profiles for courses that have changed or where there’s a regular alternative route (e.g. Horsham). I’ll need a GPX file from your run plus the date. I’ll include a credit for you and will donate £1 to parkrun.

Barrow

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Lancashire
Ceremonial County: Cumbria
Inaugural: 24th September 2011
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Bower Park

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Cumberland
Ceremonial County: Cumbria
Inaugural: September 4th 2021
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Carlisle

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Cumberland
Ceremonial County: Cumbria
Inaugural: 19th January 2013
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Cockermouth Greenway

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Cumberland
Ceremonial County: Cumbria
Inaugural: 9th November 2024
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Fell Foot

I completed this event on: June 9th 2018 with a finish time of: 25:17
Historic County: Lancashire
Ceremonial County: Cumbria
Other routes touched (walk): Fell Foot Circular Heritage Trail
Inaugural: 18th October 2014
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Ford

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Lancashire
Ceremonial County: Cumbria
Inaugural: 11th August 2018
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Keswick

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Cumberland
Ceremonial County: Cumbria
Inaugural: 5th April 2014
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Maryport Prom

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Cumberland
Ceremonial County: Cumbria
Inaugural: 29th October 2022
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Millom

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Cumberland
Ceremonial County: Cumbria
Inaugural: 17th December 2016
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Muncaster Castle

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Cumberland
Ceremonial County: Cumbria
Inaugural: 16th September 2023
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Penrith

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Cumberland
Ceremonial County: Cumbria
Inaugural: 8th February 2014
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Rothay Park

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Westmorland
Ceremonial County: Cumbria
Inaugural: 25th January 2020
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Silloth Promenade

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Cumberland
Ceremonial County: Cumbria
Inaugural: [Date unconfirmed: please insert]
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Talkin Tarn Country Park

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Cumberland
Ceremonial County: Cumbria
Inaugural: [Date unconfirmed: please insert]
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Whinlatter Forest

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Cumberland
Ceremonial County: Cumbria
Inaugural: 13th January 2018
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Whitehaven

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Cumberland
Ceremonial County: Cumbria
Inaugural: 30th June 2018
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Workington

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Cumberland
Ceremonial County: Cumbria
Inaugural: 22nd June 2013
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

All of the Cheshire parkrun events …

Below are each of the Cheshire 5k parkrun events in alphabetical order. A few things to note:

The interactive maps below take you to the approximate location for the course, typically the centre of the park. See the course instructions in the parkrun page for each event for specific directions to the start.
Course maps and elevation profiles show the route at the time that I ran it and may have changed since then. See the Course page in the event’s page on parkrun.org.uk for the current course outline. Note that course outlines are from Garmin data during a specific run and may vary from the officially measured distance.
Please contact me if you spot an event that doesn’t have a course map and elevation profile and you would like to donate one from your own run. I’m also interested in maps and elevation profiles for courses that have changed or where there’s a regular alternative route (e.g. Horsham). I’ll need a GPX file from your run plus the date. I’ll include a credit for you and will donate £1 to parkrun.

Alderley Park

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Cheshire
Ceremonial County: Cheshire
Inaugural: 14th March 2020
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Chester

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Cheshire
Ceremonial County: Cheshire
Inaugural: 9th July 2016
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Congleton

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Cheshire
Ceremonial County: Cheshire
Inaugural: 15th December 2012
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Crewe

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Cheshire
Ceremonial County: Cheshire
Inaugural: 17th February 2018
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Delamere

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Cheshire
Ceremonial County: Cheshire
Inaugural: 2nd March 2013
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Ellesmere Port

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Cheshire
Ceremonial County: Cheshire
Inaugural: 18th October 2014
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Lyme Park

I completed this event on: September 23rd 2017 with a finish time of: 29:39
Historic County: Cheshire
Ceremonial County: Cheshire
Other routes touched (walk): North Cheshire Way, GM Ringway, Gritstone Trail, Lyme Walks: A Walk to the Cage / A Walk to the Lantern / Paddock Cottage Walk
Inaugural: 22nd February 2014
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Macclesfield

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Cheshire
Ceremonial County: Cheshire
Inaugural: 28th April 2018
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Northwich

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Cheshire
Ceremonial County: Cheshire
This event is also part of parkrun Compass Club
Inaugural: 17th March 2018
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Phoenix

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Cheshire
Ceremonial County: Cheshire
Inaugural: 24th February 2018
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Warrington

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Lancashire / Cheshire
Ceremonial County: Cheshire
Inaugural: 25th January 2014
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Widnes

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Lancashire
Ceremonial County: Cheshire
Inaugural: 31st January 2015
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Wilmslow

I have not yet completed this event
Historic County: Cheshire
Ceremonial County: Cheshire
Inaugural: 11th April 2015
Links: Event Home Page, Course Page

Walking Directions

Points of Interest along or near to the Route

More London Posts

parkrun event numbers per county

Notes and exceptions.

The Yorkshire and The Humber Counties parkrun pages

More parkrun posts

parkrun event numbers per county

Notes and exceptions.

The North East England Counties parkrun pages

More parkrun posts

Walking Directions

Points of Interest along or near to the Route

All of the Northumberland parkrun events …

Ashington Community Woodland

Blyth Links

Carlisle Park

Druridge Bay

Kirkharle Courtyard

Newbiggin-by-the-Sea

Prudhoe Riverside

The Pastures

Tyne Green

More parkrun posts

All of the Tyne and Wear parkrun events …

Chopwell Wood

Denton Dene

Elemore Park

Fulwell Quarry

Gateshead

Gibside

Herrington Country

Jesmond Dene

Leazes

Rising Sun

Silksworth

South Shields

Town Moor

Whitley Bay

Windy Nook

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Blackhill

Cotsford Fields

Darlington South Park

Durham

Hackworth

Hamsterley Forest

Hartlepool

Heritage Coastal Path, Easington

Jubilee

Oakey Park

Riverside

Sedgefield

Tees Barrage

The Demesnes

Ushaw Historic House

Wynyard Woodland

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All of the West Yorkshire parkrun events …

Armley

Bowling Park

Bramley

Centre Vale

Chevin Forest

Cliffe Castle

Cross Flatts

Dewsbury

East Holmes Field

Frickley Country

Halifax

Horton Park

Huddersfield

Lister Park, Bradford

Middleton Woods

Myrtle

Nostell

Oakwell Hall

Pontefract

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