Marked Running and Walking Routes in London Parks

A collection of pre-plotted routes for walking, running, or cycling in parks and open spaces. Routes are available in 1k, 2.5k, and 5k distances and include a difficulty rating from 1 to 4. The data is provided by the London Borough of Barnet and was last updated in March 2026.

Use Cases

• Map route locations and distances for park navigation and planning.
• Analyze the distribution of difficulty ratings (1-4) across different park areas.
• Identify routes suitable for all users, such as those in Sunny Hill Park and Montrose Park, versus those unsuitable for wheelchairs.

Strengths

• Routes are clearly categorized by three specific distances: 1k, 2.5k, and 5k.
• Includes a defined difficulty rating system from 1 (easy and flat) to 4 (difficult and hilly).
• Provides specific suitability notes, identifying parks with routes entirely on footpaths.

Limitations

• The total number of routes (rows) is unknown, limiting statistical analysis.
• No columnar data structure is provided, restricting programmatic data exploration.
• Route information is limited to specific parks in the London Borough of Barnet, reducing geographic generalizability.

Provenance

Source

London Borough of Barnet

Collection Method

Pre-plotted and measured routes for public use.

Freshness

Last updated March 2026.

Geography

Parks and open spaces within the London Borough of Barnet, specifically mentioning Sunny Hill Park and Montrose Park.