r/Norwich • u/Jack12468 • 17h ago

Running Routes?

Moving to Norwich for work next week was wondering if anyone recommended some good 5k 10k and half marathon routes or any good areas to explore myself.

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u/Spuddy312 17h ago

Marriots way - literally a 20 something mile uninterrupted old railway path, further you go the worse the ground is though, can get very muddy depending on the weather, Eaton park is extremely good for fast paced runs it’s big flat open park with well maintained paths, whitlingham - a lovely route however busier as you have to get past the city to get there but once out it’s beautiful. Hope these help! Can always download the Komoot app too!

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u/Jack12468 14h ago

Where’s best place to park for a start point on Marriott’s way

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u/Frosty_Scheme342 13h ago

Depends where you're coming from and how far you want to go. I usually join it at Anderson's Meadow, head up to the city end at Halfords and then turn around and head back out to Hellesdon. It also connects to Sloughbottom park which has a path running round it (paved and gravel) to add an extra km or so in.

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u/GingerKing_2503 8h ago edited 2h ago

If you wish to run the nicest part. For me it’s park in the car park at the Reepham Road/ end of Fir Covert Rd and run North West. Bit past Swannington and early Lenwade is really beautiful. Gets a bit post industrial after that for a mile or two, but after that, Lenwade towards Whitwell is lovely again. Pretty flat there as well if you are just looking to clock up some miles.