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Where we run
Where we run
Most of our runs are around Corscombe and the surrounding villages, using a mixture of trails, bridleways, footpaths and quiet country lanes. A typical group run is around 5 km and about an hour, although the hills and mud occasionally have other ideas.
Routes are normally shared on Strava before a run so members can see the distance and elevation. They are a guide rather than a promise — rural paths change with the weather, farming, livestock and vegetation, and we adapt if we need to.
Local Routes
Local Routes
Shorter routes suitable for the weekly Saturday 1hr ish run from the village, around the village, finishing in the village.
Flora’s route - backwards
Flora’s route - backwards
5.2 km | 133 m climb | Mixed road and trail
A member-designed route through the countryside around Corscombe. A good example of how members bring their own favourite local loops into the group.
Up the trail, down the road
Up the trail, down the road
5.9 km | 151 m climb | Hilly mixed route
A proper Corscombe up-and-over: climb out on the trail, enjoy the views, then come back down on the road. Around an hour for the group, depending on how long we spend regrouping at the top.
Flora's route through the coppice
Flora's route through the coppice
5.4 km | 109 m climb | Mixed road and trail
A scenic 5.4 km loop through the woodland, tracks and rolling countryside around Weston and Halstock Leigh. With 109 m of climbing, expect peaceful trails, lovely views and a few cheeky hills!
Up past the standing stones
Up past the standing stones
4.5 km | 111 m climb | Road and trail
A shorter hilly loop past one of Corscombe’s local landmarks. Plenty of climbing for the distance, with a good mix of village lanes and trail.
Corscombe trail loop
Corscombe trail loop
5.2 km | 126 m climb | Mostly trail
A roughly 5K countryside loop east of Corscombe, with a good mix of climbing and quieter trail sections. A good option when the group fancies more trail than road.
Lost Shoe Loop
Lost Shoe Loop
3.4 km | 55 m climb | Road and light trail
A short loop from the Lost Shoe Café, mixing village roads with a little trail. Ideal for a quicker run — especially when coffee afterwards is part of the plan.
Friday pre-pub jog
Friday pre-pub jog
4.9 km | 100 m climb | Mixed route
A pre-pub loop around Corscombe, designed to get us back in time for food and whatever is happening at the pub.
“A jog before steak and chips. Optional hill sprint.”
Away Runs
Away Runs
Toller Porcorum Out and Back
Toller Porcorum Out and Back
5.0 km | 42 m climb | Mostly road / permissive route
A much flatter change from our usual Corscombe hills, using local lanes and the permissive old railway. Every so often we take the group somewhere different when somebody has a local route worth sharing.
Cattistock Loop
Cattistock Loop
4.8 km | 42 m climb | Road and old railway
A member-created loop around the Cattistock area, using quiet lanes and part of the old railway line. A flatter away run and a nice change from the usual Corscombe hills.
Longer Routes
Longer Routes
These are longer routes suitable for a long run or a stepping stone to marathon/half marathon. All on the road and tested in the depths of winter in the driving rain. dstances from >10k to 13 miles
Corscombe 10 mile-ish Loop
Corscombe 10 mile-ish Loop
Approximately 17.5 km (10.9 miles) | 302m ascent
A challenging circular road route from the Fox Inn, Corscombe, through Benville, East Chelborough, Halstock and Lower Halstock Leigh.
Expect quiet country lanes, rolling West Dorset countryside, rewarding views and plenty of hills to test your legs.
Cattistock - East Chelborough - Cattistock
Cattistock - East Chelborough - Cattistock
Approximately 16.9 km (10.5 miles) | 237m ascent
A scenic circular road route from Cattistock through Evershot and East Chelborough, returning via Rampisham and Lower Wraxall.
Expect quiet country lanes, sweeping West Dorset views, a challenging early climb and a rewarding downhill return.
The Pound Hill Loop — Corscombe 13K
The Pound Hill Loop — Corscombe 13K
Approximately 12.8 km (8 miles) | 208m ascent
A scenic circular road route from the Fox Inn, Corscombe, through Benville, East Chelborough and Halstock before returning to the village.
Expect quiet country lanes, rolling West Dorset countryside, a challenging climb up Pound Hill, sweeping views and a rewarding descent before the final climb home.
Trail Races
Trail Races
These are the current planned courses for the 2027 Corscombe Trail Races. They’re shown here for anyone curious about the routes; full race information, entries and event updates are on our Trail Races page. Courses may still be adjusted if necessary before race day.
Corscombe 11K Trail Race
Corscombe 11K Trail Race
Approximately 11 km | 230–245 m ascent (working estimate)
A varied and challenging countryside route through Corscombe, West Chelborough and Halstock.
Expect woodland trails, grassy fields, farm tracks, rural roads and rewarding hills.
Corscombe 5K Trail Race
Corscombe 5K Trail Race
Approximately 5 km | 50 m ascent (working estimate)
A shorter trail route around Corscombe, with open countryside, grassy fields, tracks and gently rolling terrain.
2K Family Run
2K Family Run
Approximately 2 km | 35 m ascent (working estimate)
A friendly countryside out-and-back route through fields, paths and a shared rural track, suitable for children and families.
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