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Grafham Water running loop

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Grafham Water running loop

Moderate

4.5

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606

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Grafham Water running loop

01:35

14.1km

70m

Running

Embark on the Grafham Water running loop, a moderate 8.8-mile (14.1 km) journey around England's third-largest reservoir, offering a rewarding experience for joggers. You will gain about 238 feet (73 metres) in elevation over approximately 1 hour and 34 minutes, traversing well-maintained paths that vary from paved sections to gravel…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Parking

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4.05 km

Valve Tower at Grafham Water

Highlight • Lake

Built in the 1960s, the Valve Tower at Grafham Water is space age in design. It houses the equipment used to regulate the flow of water. The reservoir was built …

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6.81 km

Church Hill Bay, Grafham Water

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This is a beautiful bay situated on the shores of Grafham Water, not too far from St Neots in Huntingdonshire. The lake is a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest and England's third biggest reservoir.

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13.0 km

View of Grafham Lake from the Meadow

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Beautiful views across the meadow toward Grafham Lake. In the spring months, you'll be delighted by a seasonal display of bright-yellow rapeseed flowers.

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14.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.94 km

6.29 km

475 m

323 m

Surfaces

5.20 km

5.13 km

1.38 km

1.16 km

621 m

538 m

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Tuesday 30 June

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Valve Tower at Grafham Water

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View of Grafham Lake from the Meadow

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