Keswick parkrun

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Dec 18 out and back old railway path fairly flat nice cafe no toilet
ncp 22nd Dec 2018

Out and back on the old railway line. Gradual climb for the first half, which means downhill all the way back. The wooden boardwalk can be a bit slippery when damp.
Zeb 9th Jan 2019

Out and back run on railway line. Easy parking on road nearby. Nice location. Road shoes fine.
twinny 17th Mar 2019

Great out and back run, mainly uphill to turnaround then downhill on return.

If wet trail shoes would help, mainly hard packed trail.

Only downside was my embarrassment that all runners were tourists, will volunteer if there again.
mr d 24th Apr 2019

Popular out-and-back course along the disused railway track. A bit rough in places and slippery when wet, but road shoes usually OK. Slightly uphill for the outward leg, especially the first 1km, so fast finish. Plenty of cafes, some dog-friendly
R4R 29th May 2019

Aug 19: they are still on the 5 lap course round Fitz park; it's flat and all on tarmac so it should be quick. Lapping is a bit of an issue, the pre-run briefing is very good; obviously just a lot of hard-of-hearing folks there the same day as me.
Windsor Wool 12th Sep 2019

Currently 5 (yes, 5!) flat laps of Fitz Park. Don't lose count! A bit narrow in spots, keep right and let the speedy ones nip by as they lap you! Discount/offer on breakfast and bottomless coffee in West Cafe at the end.
3M 18th Dec 2019

Out and back with nice views
Smugbloke 2nd Jan 2020

Aug 2021: Back on the railway path, tarmac all the way now, very fast out and back course, and the views are even better. There are Portaloos just by the start/finish. Beware of grumpy grockles and cyclists.
Velociraptor 7th Aug 2021

Out and back on good tarmac surface. Nice views over the river.
westmoors 29th Sep 2021

Railway line has now been resurfaced with tarmac, and the board walk taken down and replaced with a tunnel. Gradient also reduced.
Parktic Thistle 7th Mar 2022

Out and back with some small inclines, superb tarmac surface.
Ally-C 2nd Jul 2022

A scenic basically flat course out and back along the old railway line, definitely road shoes now as has been resurfaced after the flooding.
BlueArmy 6th May 2023

Very scenic but simple out n back on the former railway line from the old Station behind the Keswick hotel , slightly uphill on the way out & therefore a nice quick second half
wAckie Racer 18th Nov 2023

Speedy out a back, bit faster on the back due to being a little downhill. Portaloos have gone. Old railway station platform canopy provides good shelter for finish area and left gear.
Snoot 12th Feb 2024

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