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The best running trails around Chelmsford

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Running around Chelmsford is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes around Chelmsford—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: November 30, 2025

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1. The River Chelmer & Little Baddow loop from Chelmsford

15.2km

01:42

110m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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2. Marsh Farm Country Park loop

10.1km

01:08

20m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Hanningfield Reservoir South loop

4.89km

00:30

20m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Battlesbridge to Rettendon Common loop

16.0km

01:42

120m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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5. Memorial Park and River Crouch loop from Runwell

4.30km

00:27

10m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Central Park Chelmsford – The Crown loop from Chelmsford

17.3km

01:48

70m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Central Park Chelmsford loop from Moulsham

9.84km

01:01

30m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Duck Pond loop from Roxwell

16.7km

01:44

80m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Woodham Waterfront loop from Tower Park

7.06km

00:46

10m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Central Park Chelmsford loop from Chelmsford

39.4km

04:07

190m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails around Chelmsford

1. The River Chelmer & Little Baddow loop from Chelmsford

2. Marsh Farm Country Park loop

3. Hanningfield Reservoir South loop

4. Battlesbridge to Rettendon Common loop

5. Memorial Park and River Crouch loop from Runwell

6. Central Park Chelmsford – The Crown loop from Chelmsford

7. Central Park Chelmsford loop from Moulsham

8. Duck Pond loop from Roxwell

9. Woodham Waterfront loop from Tower Park

10. Central Park Chelmsford loop from Chelmsford

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