The best running trails around Braintree
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Last updated: October 11, 2025
286
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1. Start of Great Notley parkrun loop from Great Notley
7.71km
00:48
20m
20m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
276
runners
2. Running loop from Greenstead Green
4.03km
00:28
20m
20m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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(2)
82
runners
3. The Grove loop from Witham
8.22km
00:52
40m
40m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
82
runners
4. Plunge Pool in the Stream loop from Braintree
19.2km
02:00
120m
120m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
74
runners
5. Whitehouse Spring loop from Great Bardfield
14.5km
01:30
60m
60m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
71
runners
6. Start of Great Notley parkrun loop from Rayne
9.99km
01:03
20m
20m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
71
runners
7. Gatewoods Pond – Flitch Way Country Park loop from Braintree
14.0km
01:27
80m
80m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
65
runners
8. Flitch Way Country Park loop from Braintree Freeport
12.0km
01:15
90m
90m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
55
runners
9. Witham Mandarin Duck Pond – The Grove loop from Witham
20.4km
02:07
100m
100m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
39
runners
10. Flitch Way Country Park loop from Braintree
5.77km
00:37
50m
50m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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