Northala Fields parkrun

Northolt is a town in the London Borough of Ealing, west London, with a population of around 30,000 people. The first recorded evidence of a human settlement here is from 872 where an Anglo Saxon place is recorded as Nord Healum. It then appears in the 1086 Domesday Book as Northala, and is mentioned using its current name from around 1610. The area was once part of Northolt Manor and there was a moated manor house, probably built in the 1300's, located on the site where the early medieval village is believed to have stood. The manor house had been demolished by the early 18th century. Around this time most of the land was enclosed for agricultural purposes where hay and other crops were grown to supply the demands of growing the City of London.

The Paddington Arm of the Grand Union Canal was constructed through the area and opened in 1801, and the canal now forms part of the town's eastern border with the adjacent town of Greenford. The town's fastest period of growth came during the mid-part of the 20th century when the population grew from 904 in 1921 to 26,000 in 1961. In 1926, Northolt Park Railway Station was opened, followed in 1935 by the construction of the A40 road. Northolt tube station followed in 1948.

To the south of the A40, a small area of farmland was leased to the neighbouring council from 1938 and called 'Royal Borough of Kensington Playing Fields'. The adjacent road was renamed Kensington Road to mark this association. During the Second World War, it was also the site of the Smith's Farm PoW camp, which held Italian prisoners of war. The lease with the Royal Borough of Kensington continued until 1997, when Ealing Council decided to use the land to create a new park as part of the 110 hectares of continual green space known as 'Northolt and Greenford Countryside Park'.

The new park was opened in 2008 and named 'Northala Fields' in a nod to the area's historic name and was given the Green Flag Award the following year. It consists of 10 artificial ponds laid out in a geometric pattern; one for boating, six for fishing and the remaining three for wildlife. The park also features 2 children's playgrounds, playing fields, wildflower meadows, marshland, a cafe, and the four striking conical mounds that dominate the park's northern border, separating it from the A40 Western Avenue.

The park cost £5.5 million to construct. However, it was created at absolutely no cost to the taxpayer by using a unique method of funding. Cleverly, the funds were raised by allowing 1.5 million cubic metres of rubble from the demolition of the old Wembley Stadium to be deposited here. The material was used to construct the four on-site mounds. Using this method of disposing of the waste materials saved 160,000 lorry journeys, each of up to 200 miles to outlying tips. The mounds also provide a sound barrier from the constant rumble of traffic from the adjacent A40.

Each of the mounds has been created with varying soil conditions which support four distinct habitats. The tallest is 26 metres high (84ft) and boasts panoramic views in all directions. Fittingly, this also includes a view of the new Wembley Stadium arch to the north-east. The park and mounds were featured in an episode of Taskmaster (S4, Ep 5) where the contestants were tasked to take three exercise balls to the top of the highest mound. The mounds and other ornamental parts of the park are considered to be the largest example of 'land art' in Europe and have won a number of design awards. 

In 2014 the park became home to a free, weekly, timed, 5-kilometre event called Northala Fields parkrun, which I first visited on the 5th of July 2014 to take part in event number 3. This expanded write-up is from my second visit which was just over 12 years later, on 22 August 2026 at event number 564. The parkrun is a fully inclusive event and is perfectly suited to all abilities including those who wish to walk the course. Like all parkruns, it is organised and staged every week by volunteers.

When visiting this parkrun, there are a few travel options. The closest National Rail station is Greenford which is 1.4 miles away from the park. Please note that it is on the Greenford branch line and is only served by Great Western Railway (GWR) shuttle service from West Ealing. West Ealing has further connections to the rest of the GWR rail network and the Elizabeth Line. The best option for train travel would be to use the Central Line and alight at Northolt tube station which is 800 metres away from the park. The Central Line runs all the way from Epping, in Essex, through central London and out to West Ruislip. Interchange to the Central Line is possible at Greenford station. If using buses, the E10 stops outside the eastern side of the park on Kensington Road and the 90, 120, 140 and 282 buses all stop on the western side of the park, near the Target Roundabout. There are additional buses, the E7 and E9, which stop further away, to the south.

Travel by vehicle is possible and as the park is adjacent to the A40, the road links are good. If using the A40 you need to leave at the Target Roundabout which is marked on road signs as the A312 exit. The exact route you take from here is dictated by your intended parking spot. The official parking areas are the two on-site car parks 'Northala Fields Car Park 1' and 'Northala Fields Car Park 2'. If using either of these, the route after leaving the A40 feels wrong because you initially head away from the park. I would advise looking at a map before travelling so you understand the road layout.

The official car parks used to be free-of-charge, but sadly this is no longer the case. Payment is made by using the paybyphone website or app, or by phoning the number on the information board. There are no payment machines. I would advise that you download and set up this app before travelling. The exact cost per hour is determined by the vehicle's CO2 emissions. As an example any vehicle with CO2 emissions of less than 100g per km (electric and very small ICE cars) would fall into the lowest band are charged at £1.10 per hour, while larger family cars and sports cars would end up in the higher bands and may pay £1.94 per hour. Certain diesel vehicles have to pay £2.20 per hour. The pricing information is correct as of August 2026.

It is possible to avoid the parking charges by using the free on-street parking which is available on most of the residential roads on all sides of the park. Spaces are at a premium so it's best to arrive early. On this visit, I used a side street near Lilliput Avenue (west of the park, and very packed with local resident's cars already), but other options can be found on the roads around Bengarth Road (also west), Dolphin Road (south) or to the east of Kensington Avenue. The main advice I can give is to double check upon arrival in case the council have made any changes and don't park anywhere silly, like in front of someone's driveway or on a double yellow line. Lastly, if cycling, there are loads of bicycle racks inside the park near the cafe.

If overnight accommodation is required, there are an abundance of hotels within a reasonable distance. The closest and by far the most convenient is the Travelodge London Northolt which is located right next to Northolt tube station, so is easily within walking distance of the park. The closest Premier Inns are London Hayes, Heathrow (North A4020) which is 2.6 miles away and London Greenford which is 4.4 miles away. There are so many more options, so if you have a favourite chain or if you prefer an independent there will definitely be something for you.

The toilet situation seems to have conflicting information. There is a toilet located in the cafe building, but it is noted on the parkrun's website as being 'currently unavailable'. I have heard varying reports some of which say that the toilets are open from 9am (which aligns with the cafe opening time), and others where it is open pre-parkrun. If it is open before parkrun, it is very likely that a queue will form, so get in the queue earlier rather than later. As a more reliable back-up option there is a toilet in the nearby McDonalds which is next to the Target Roundabout - it is very close and can easily be reached on foot via the subway from the park's north-west entrance. As an interesting side note, the McDonalds occupies the building which was formerly 'The Target' public house and this is where the famous roundabout gets its name.

The parkrun meeting point is on the path in between the mounds and the cafe and the briefing takes place at the large intersection just next to the cafe and the mounds. An interesting quirk at the briefing here is that anyone that has reached a parkrun milestone is called out of the crowd and is elevated to the milestone bench where they have a quick photo and receive a round of applause. 

The 5 kilometre course is essentially one lap, but it has elements of a lollipop and there are a few sections which are covered twice in different directions. The surfaces underfoot contain a mixture of tarmac, gravel, stones and a sandy surface so I'd say road shoes are probably fine all year round, but some may prefer a very light trail-style shoe when conditions are unfavourable. Participants with a wheelchair, buggy or a dog are welcome in line with the standard parkrun guidance. I would point out that the stony sections may present a problem for some wheelchair users. My GPS data recorded 11 metres of elevation change, and overall this course can be classed as flat. 

The start is on the main central path and the course initially heads towards the northeast and past the meeting area where a full anti-clockwise loop of the three easternmost mounds is completed. The path around the back of the mounds is quite stony but has some lovely meandering curves to it. Returning to the main central path the course heads away from the mounds and enters a separate area called Medlar Fields and this leads into a completely different park called Rectory Park (both are also part of the larger Northolt and Greenford Countryside Park). This is a fairly large open space with a focus on sports, mostly football and cricket, but there is also a skatepark and playground here. The Rectory Park section is a fairly simple clockwise loop of the fields, which cuts into the centre when reaching the 4G football pitches and finishes with a brief section through a small patch of woodland. The Rectory Park paths are slightly narrower and the surface is largely a dusty, sandy, gravelly path.

With the loop complete, the route passes back through Medlar Fields and onto the main central path. Once back at the mounds there is a clockwise loop of all four mounds to negotiate before reaching the finish which is located on the main path in between the mounds and the cafe. Barcode scanning takes place shortly after crossing the line. Overall the course is well marked with a combination of directional arrow signage and marshals positioned at strategic points around the course.

I recorded the route with my Garmin and the GPS data can be viewed via my Strava account (you may need to sign in to view it). I also used the data to create a Relive course fly-by video which can be watched on YouTube. The current course is slightly different to the one that was in use when I first visited, and there have been other variations over the years. The results were processed shortly after the event and there were 368 participants at event 564. This was close to the average number of attendees which tends to be around 350. In the colder conditions this may fall to around 250. The highest attendances at this event were recorded just before the pandemic where over 500 participants were becoming the norm. The overall attendance record is 594 and this was recorded on Christmas Day 2019. 

As far as possible cancellations are concerned the main reason for cancellation at this venue is the weather or dangerous underfoot conditions such as snow and ice. There have also been cancellations for lack of volunteers and when the course has been obstructed by maintenance works. I haven't found any instances of cancellations for other events, but if anything comes to light I will add it here.

Once the parkrun is over, the natural place to grab some refreshments is the San Remo Cafe, right next to the finish line. It is fairly small inside so not a huge amount of internal seating, but you may find a seat or bench outside, again not loads. They have the usual kinds of coffee shop drinks and snacks, plus they also do full breakfasts (traditional and vegetarian), baps and various items on toast. If that doesn't take your fancy, the next closest option would be the McDonalds at the Target Roundabout. 

Some parkrunners also take part in the four peaks challenge which is simply getting to the top of all four mounds in succession. As I sat relaxing in the sun I watched plenty of people doing this. Finally, if you have kids with you they will most-likely love the playground outside the cafe, so don't expect a quick getaway!

Also, I thought it was worth mentioning this venue's link to another parkrun. We know that the rubble from the old Wembley Stadium is here, but the construction material was originally quarried from the ground over at Rickmansworth Aquadrome (creating the holes that are now the lakes) which is now home to Rickmansworth parkrun. 

Overall, this is a brilliant parkrun venue with a smashing bunch of locals who really made us feel welcome. It is of course part of the Londone set of parkruns and as the name contains the word 'north' it is also part of the Compass Challenge, so these elements naturally keep the tourists coming! Lastly, a huge thank you goes to all of the volunteers.

Related Links

Current course (2026)

• Northala Fields parkrun GPS data (22 Aug 2026)
• Relive Course fly-by video (22 Aug 2026)

Original course (2014) Provided for information only

• Northala Fields parkrun original course (from my 2014 visit)
• My original 2014 Northala Fields parkrun write-up (for reference only)

Other

• Full results history

• London parkrun venues

• Rickmansworth parkrun write-up

ARU Writtle parkrun

Writtle is a village and civil parish on the outskirts of Chelmsford in Essex with a population of around 5,300 people. It was recorded in the Domesday Book as Writelam and subsequently as Writela. It was a Royal demesne and the site of one of King John's hunting lodges, built in c.1210 and demolished in the 16th century. The estate was also once in the possession of Isabel de Brus (the Bruce) who is the great-grandmother of Robert the Bruce, King of Scots who also held the estate in the 1320s. King Robert married his second wife Elizabeth de Burgh in Writtle in 1302.

Writtle is a large village with buildings such as the Church of All Saints dating back to the 13th century, a number of timber-framed buildings from the 15th century, a village green and a duck pond. It was once home to the radio station, 2MT, which in the early 1920s, was the first British radio station to make regular entertainment broadcasts, and the world's first regular wireless broadcast for entertainment. The village is reported to have been hit by a V-2 rocket in 1945, damaging many of the village's properties.

In 1893, County Laboratories was established in Chelmsford and in 1902 changed its name to County Technical Laboratories. Its initial focus of research slowly changed towards education and in 1912 another name change saw it become the East Anglian Institute of Agriculture. In 1940 it moved to Writtle to an estate which included the site of King John's hunting lodge, where it became the Essex Institute of Agriculture. In 1969 the name changed to Writtle Agricultural College and in 1989 to Writtle College. In 2015 the college was granted the power to award degrees, and thus was given university status. This resulted in the name Writtle University College being adopted. In 2023 it merged with Anglia Ruskin University and is now known as ARU Writtle.

The 150 hectare modern-day university includes a working farm, an equine centre, science laboratories, and sports facilities. It specialises in agriculture, animal science, animal management, canine therapy, horticulture, sport and exercise science, and veterinary physiotherapy. As you might expect from this type of facility, the campus features many areas of planted features including pear trees and sunflowers, plus a number of greenhouses and gardens. The agricultural theme can be seen in the name of the on-site student union pub which is playfully called 'The Baa'.

In December 2025 the campus became home to ARU Writtle parkrun, which is a free, weekly, timed, volunteer-led 5 kilometre event which is open to all abilities including those who wish to walk the course.

Travel to the venue by public transport is possible. The closest mainline train station is in Chelmsford which is served by trains running from London Liverpool Street (via Stratford) and Norwich, Ipswich or Braintree. I have found four bus options to complete the onward journey. The first two are the C5 Chelmsford Shuttles bus and the 32 which both stop in the centre of the village. From the centre of Writtle the walk to the university is about 10 minutes. The third option is the 59 bus which stops to the north of Writtle and the college. Again it's about a 10 minute walk to the university. The final option is the 46 bus which stops right outside the college, but seems to have the least frequent service.

If travelling by car, there is a free-of-charge on-site car park within the university campus. The campus roads are quite narrow and the exact route to the car park is signposted with temporary parkrun signs. When I visited there were car park marshals on hand to keep everything organised. If you happen to be cycling to the venue, there is a largely traffic free cycle route from the centre of Chelmsford all the way into the campus. Once on-site I don't remember seeing any general cycle racks anywhere, so you may find you have to use a lamp post or tree to secure the bike.

For an overnight stay, Writtle is largely residential so the closest selection of hotels can be found in the centre of Chelmsford. There is a Travelodge, a Best Western plus a good selection of independent options, as well as a couple of Premier Inns. Of course, there are plenty of other options within a reasonable driving distance if you look further afield. The closest campsite seems to be Corner Cottage Estate Campsite which is about a 10 minute drive from the university campus.

There are toilets available for use within the campus inside the Amenity Building, which was clearly signposted from the car park with temporary parkrun signs. Once that is taken care of, the main assembly area can be found on the grass adjacent to the car park. The assembly point also doubles-up as the briefing area, the start and the finish. There is a raised grass area that works perfectly as a platform for the team to deliver the briefings and once that is done, the parkrun is ready to get underway.

ARU Writtle parkrun has two courses - both are essentially flat. The main course is the summer version and features an almost 50-50 split between grass and tarmac, while the winter course has been designed to stick predominantly to tarmac. I visited while the main summer course was in use and in my opinion, this one is the better of the two. The conditions were bone dry (we were officially in a drought), so regular road shoes were just fine. However, if the event is taking place on the main course and the conditions have been on the wet side it is possible that a light trail shoe may come in useful. The winter course, being almost entirely tarmac, should be fine in road shoes at all times. Participants with a buggy or with a dog are welcome at this venue.

The summer course starts with a fairly wide opening section on grass which crosses a footpath to enter a restricted area that contains Writtle Reservoir, of which one full clockwise lap is completed. The grassy underfoot conditions are generally OK but there are some uneven sections and occasional rutted areas to watch out for. At some points the reservoir is obscured by bushes but when these give way, the view across the water is beautiful, especially when the sun is out and the sky is blue. The reservoir holds 28 million gallons of water, which is used by the university for agricultural purposes.

With the lap of the reservoir completed, the course exits the restricted area and transfers onto a tarmac path. There is a short dog-leg section with a u-turn at the eastern end of the path, before heading to the west for a long out-and-back. Participants need to stay to the left at all times during this section. Along the way, the course passes the university's fields, some of which contain animals such as cows and horses. Overall the scenery is picturesque. This path is part of the cycle route mentioned earlier, so interaction with cyclists is possible. I would also note that the fences that surround the fields are electrified.

The far western end of the path has another turnaround point and the course simply follows it all the way back to the east. The route then re-enters the restricted area for another grassy clockwise lap of the reservoir. At the end of the lap, the course goes back across the path, heads back towards the assembly area and into the finish funnel. Once across the finish line the funnel extends around the back of some bushes and feeds into the barcode scanning area. Once scanned, the finishing tokens can be hung on the event's bespoke token board.

The winter course is a double out-and-back along the tarmac path with the finish on the grass. I would imagine there could be some congestion and pinch points on this course, especially at the start and as those at the front start to lap those towards the rear. I have GPS data and Relive course fly-by videos for both courses, so please feel free to take a look at those on Strava and YouTube (links below). Also, a quick note for anybody that might want to do a freedom run here - the section around the reservoir is a restricted area, so public access is not possible outside of the official parkrun event and that rules out freedom running the summer course. However, the winter course should be largely do-able as the tarmac path is open to the public at all times.

In terms of expected numbers of people, it would be reasonable to find around 150-200 participants plus around 25 volunteers - you can always check the result history page for the latest figures. As far as cancellations are concerned, the main reason is likely to be underfoot course conditions. Snow and ice could be a problem on the tarmac section. The event has already been cancelled due to wet and slippery conditions on the grassy start/finish section, so be sure to check the event's social media if visiting during periods of adverse weather. I'm not aware of any other events that would lead to a cancellation but I will update this section if anything comes to light. 

As it stands there is no on-site cafe to go to afterwards. I understand that a mobile catering van may be present on occasion, but this was not the case during my visit at event 32 on 8 August 2026. The closest option for breakfast is 2MT Cafe which is just to the north of the university on the A1060. If you happen to be hanging around for a little longer, there are two local pubs which serve lunch, The Horse and Groom which is opposite the previously mentioned cafe or The Rose and Crown which is in the centre of the village. Should a Wetherspoons be your preferred choice, the closest options are in Chelmsford or if heading towards the M25 / London there is one in Brentwood.

ARU Writtle parkrun is a brilliant addition to the collection of Essex parkrun venues. As I alluded to above, if you are visiting I would recommend going while the summer route is in use as you get the benefit of enjoying 2 laps of the beautiful reservoir. However, if you are not a fan of off-road style sections, then save your visit for the winter and take advantage of the almost 100% tarmac course. Either way you'll get a very warm reception from the wonderful locals and team of volunteers. A huge thank you to everyone involved.

Related Links:

Summer course

• ARU Writtle parkrun summer course GPS data
• ARU Writtle parkrun summer course Relive course fly-by video

Winter course

• ARU Writtle parkrun winter course GPS data
• ARU Writtle parkrun winter course Relive course fly-by video

• The Essex parkrun venues

• ARU Writtle parkrun results history

Jeskyns Community Woodland parkrun

The north-west corner of Kent is home to the Gravesham local government district, which has its council based in the town of Gravesend. Interestingly when the district was created in 1974, the name Gravesham was taken from the 1086 Domesday Book, however this is the only recorded historical instance of the name Gravesham. It is believed that the entry in the book was a 'clerical error' which should have simply stated Gravesend. The district itself spreads in an upside-down triangular shape right down to the village of Vigo.

In the very centre of the district is the village of Cobham (Kent) which since 1970 has been within a conservation area designed to protect its historic character and appearance. It is linked to the famous writer Charles Dickens who is noted to have spent time walking in the village and who set part of his first novel, The Pickwick Papers, in the village's 17th century pub, The Leather Bottle. The 12th century church, St Mary Magdalene is the final resting place of Ivo Bligh who was the captain of the England team in the first ever test cricket series against Australia, in 1882.

A number of large country manors have been present in the area including Cobham Hall, Ifield Court and Henhurst Manor (which was mentioned in the Domesday Book, but the exact location of its former manor house is unknown). Henhurst Manor no longer exists but much of its former grounds seem to have ended up as part of Jeskyns Court (possibly taking its name from the Joskyns family). The land was used as a large farm for hundreds of years until, following the death of its then-owner, was put up for sale in 2005. The former farmland was purchased by the Forestry Commission using money from the 'Office of the Deputy Prime Minister's Sustainability Fund' and in 2007 was opened as a country park called 'Jeskyns Community Woodland', and is also known as 'Jeskyns Country Park' or simply 'Jeskyns'.

The 360 acre country park is managed by Forestry England and has five distinct areas: Jeskyns Wood, Jenskyns Glade, Jeskyns Meadows, Jeskyns Orchards, and Jeskyns Grove. In the years since its opening over 150,000 trees and shrubs have been planted and a number of lakes created. Much of the work has been carried out with assistance from volunteers from the local community. The park now has a number of sculptures, children's play areas, a cafe and a dog training area (in fact, Jeskyns is locally known to be very popular with dog walkers). In July 2026 the park became home to Jeskyns Community Woodland parkrun, which is a volunteer-led free, weekly, timed 5km event that is open to all abilities including those who wish to walk and also to wheelchair users.

Jeskyns is situated just to the south of the A2 motorway within a fairly dense cluster of parkrun venues, in fact there are now four 5k parkruns within this 6 mile stretch of the A2. This road of course makes travel by car very simple, and it is only a short drive from the M25 (junction 2). The park can be found shortly after taking the A2's 'Gravesend (E)' junction - it is clearly signposted with brown tourist attraction road signs from the roundabout just after leaving the motorway. There is an onsite car park which opens at 7am and holds in the region of around 200 vehicles. There are also a couple of 'additional parking' areas that can be opened if required, bringing the total up to around 400. So even if a large number of vehicles turn up there seems to be the capacity to handle them all.

A parking fee applies which at time of writing starts at £2.50 for an hour up to £6.50 for the whole day for cars. Payment can be made by using the RingGo app, by using a card on a payment machine or by phone. There is no facility to pay by cash. An interesting point that I noticed is that the pricing structure through the RingGo app is a little different to the on-site prices, with the main difference being that all-day parking is charged at £6.50 at the machine and only £5 (plus 15p) through the app. Correct as of August 2026.

photo credit: thumbs-up photo taken by tracey littlemore (official photographer)

Minibuses and coaches can also park onsite but have a different pricing structures - please also note that there is a 2-metre vehicle height restriction, and the park rangers require 48 hours notice if access is required for any vehicles over this limit. There are two ways to avoid the standard daily car parking charge at the venue, both are via membership schemes. The local one is the 'Jeskyns Community Woodland Membership' (£49 per year as of August 2026) and the national option is the 'Forestry England National Membership' scheme (£96 per year as of August 2026).

If travelling by public transport, the nearest train station is Sole Street national rail station which is served by Southeastern trains running between Gillingham and London Victoria, and the onward walk is 1.7 miles if you cut directly through the park, or 2 miles if you stick to the roads, but be warned that whichever route you use you will be on country lanes with no pavements. There is a bus service from the station that gets you to Cobham which cuts out some, but not all, of the country lanes.

For all other bus travel, the closest bus stop is on the northern side of the A2 and is served by the Arriva 490 bus from Gravesend. So if travelling by national rail, taking the train the Gravesend and then the 490 bus, plus a 15-20 minute walk to the park, is another option. Perhaps surprisingly, cycling is a viable travel option too, as there is a segregated cycle path that runs alongside the A2 between Dartford and Rochester. There do not appear to be any proper cycle racks within the park, so you may have to use a wooden fence to secure a bike.

There are two individual toilet cubicles located in the main cafe building and these are listed as being open from 8.30am (they were open earlier when we visited). At the time of our first visit (1 August 2026) there were also four additional portable toilets available for use. There were lengthy queues for the toilets pre-event so if you are likely to need them, I would advise arriving early enough to account for the queue. If you are looking for an overnight stay the closest hotels are the Inn on the Lake and the Best Western Manor Hotel, which are both adjacent to the A2 on its northern side. If you are prepared to stay a little further away the option of a Premier Inn becomes available with the closest ones being Gravesend and Rochester, however there are many more scattered around. If you happen to have a campervan or motorhome, you may find that you can book a space and stay overnight within the park at certain times of the year.

Once in the park, the meeting area can be found to the right (south) of the main entrance, just next to the cafe and toilets. There is also a spot where belongings can be left, but as always please note that this is at your own risk. Just before 9am the first-timers briefing is held and this is followed by the main briefing with everyone broadly assembled in the adjacent start area. The parkrun itself takes place over a two-lap anti-clockwise course on a combination of tarmac and gravelly/stony paths, with just the final few metres leading into the finish on grass. Regular road shoes should be fine all year round and participants are free to take part with a dog or a buggy. The course is gently undulating and my GPS data recorded the total elevation change at 53 metres.

From the start, the participants head to the south along the tarmac path which initially has a slight rise before heading gently downhill with a picturesque view across the open grass field to the right. Interestingly, considering the venue is described as 'community woodland' the parkrun itself does not go through any woodland and most of the adjacent terrain is large open grassy fields, some of which are home to the park's 26 grazing cows; brought in to help manage the grasslands.

The shape of the course could be described as a 'butterfly' or possibly a bubble writing capital 'N'. Either way, it has some nice long straight sections and also plenty of corners, both left and right. There are marshals at key turning points and where a marshal isn't present, the course is very clearly marked with cones and arrows.

At about half-way around the lap, the course passes 'The Portal Keepers', which are two carved wooden figures that stand either side of the path. They are also known as 'The Dementors' and are described as acting as symbolic gate keepers or guardians of the landscape. At 94 metres above sea level, they mark the highest point of the parkrun course. They are also on the parkrun's longest unbroken straight section which is 500 metres in length and for three-quarters of its length maintains a constant drop in elevation of around-3%. The remaining part of the lap continues in the same vein of undulating straight sections and distinct turning points. As I mentioned earlier in this write-up, the park is very popular with dog walkers and the course passes through different dog control zones, with most of the course being in the green zone which allows dogs to be off their leads. This does not apply to dogs taking part in parkrun, as the owners must still abide by the parkrun rules on dogs.

Once two laps have been completed the parkrun course turns onto the adjacent grass and doubles back on itself as it heads into the finish. It is worth noting that if the finish starts to get busy, a double finish funnel may be brought into use. If you are unfamiliar with the process just follow the guidance of the finish funnel team and you will be fine. Barcode scanning takes place at the original meeting point which is just a few metres past the finish funnel. I recorded the course using my Garmin and the GPS data from 1 August 2026 can be found on my Strava account. I used that data to create a Relive course fly-by video that can be viewed on my YouTube page.

Should post-parkrun refreshments be required, the cafe is open for business and sells mainly drinks, cakes and snacks. There are a couple of seats inside, but the majority of the seating is located outside. If a more substantial breakfast is required you would have to travel elsewhere. The closest option would be the award-winning Nell's Cafe, which is just on the other side of the A2. It's also worth noting that Bluewater Shopping Centre is only a few minutes away so there are many more options there.

As for other post-parkrun activities, the park has a couple of playgrounds, a Fairy and Elf village and is also home to a Disc Golf course - the discs themselves can be hired from the cafe for a small charge. There may also be other seasonal activities on offer, just check the park's website for the latest information.

As it stands, I do not know of any other large events that would lead to the cancellation of the parkrun. The most likely cancellation reasons would be weather-related, so icy paths, high winds or lightning. Of course, I will update this section if more information comes to light. In terms of attendance figures, this write-up is from event number 3 which had a total number of 536 finishers (full event attendance history). This is quite inflated as it is still a new event so should be a little lower once it has bedded in. I'll update this section once the attendance figures have settled down.

This parkrun has a fairly rare feature in that it starts with a letter J, so that will likely keep attendances on the higher side as people come to collect the letter for their parkrun alphabet challenge. However, to come here just for a letter does the country park a little disservice as it is a really beautiful venue and a lovely parkrun that deserves to be visited regardless of the letter of the alphabet it begins with.

A huge thanks goes to all the volunteers that continue to make the event possible.

Related Links:

• Jeskyns Community Woodland parkrun GPS data (1 August 2026 / event 3)
• Jeskyns Community Woodland parkrun course fly-by video (1 August 2026 / event 3)

• Jeskyns Community Woodland parkrun full results history

• The Kent parkrun venues (blog7t page)

Thorney Bay Beach parkrun

Canvey Island is a low-lying area on the south coast of Essex adjacent to the Thames Estuary. It is separated from the mainland by East Haven Creek and Hadleigh Ray. The name of the island appears to come from the Anglo-Saxon word Coningaege which translates into 'the island of Cana's people'. This name went through many variations including Canaveye, Canefe and Kanaveye before reaching the modern-day spelling. The Island covers an area of 7.12 square miles and has a current population of just over 38,000 people.

The earliest traces of human activity on the island are from the discovery of Neolithic axes (c.10,000 - 4,000 BC) and Bronze Age jewellery (c. 4,000 - 2,500 BC). The presence of 'red hills' shows that the island was used for extracting salt from the salt-marshes, and this is thought to date as far back is neolithic times. However, it was during the Roman period that the salt production was at its most prolific. The earliest evidence of human settlement comes from the remains of Roman structures dating to AD 50 - 250. The Roman settlement is thought to have been a farmstead with a garrison and a burial ground. Post-Roman use of the island centred mainly around sheep grazing where there were also small huts used in the production of cheese from their milk.

As mentioned above, the island is low-lying. In fact it sits 3 metres lower than the mean high tide, therefore the island has always been at risk of flooding. It was in the middle ages (5th-15th centuries) that the first attempts at building flood defences were made, but it was in 1622 that the first proper defensive wall was built. This was the work of a Dutch engineer called Cornelius Vermuyden along with a workforce of 300 skilled Dutch sea defence workers. The project also involved the construction of dykes and other water drainage systems. The Netherlands is of course a low-lying country so it makes sense that the relevant expertise would come this area. The Dutch workers also built some Dutch cottages, two of which still remain and are Grade II Listed.

The island remained agricultural for many years and the population was under 100 until the late 19th century. It was in 1899 that the island began started to become more residential. The initial wave came from a project for residents in the east end of London who were sold 'dream homes' away from the crowded city. This also coincided with the island becoming a Victorian seaside resort and by the 1930s the main seafront esplanade had begun to take shape. This time period also marked the island's long association with the petrochemical industry, an industry that remains to this day. The Second World War saw the island used as part of the GHQ Line where 11 pillboxes were installed to guard against a possible German invasion. Only one of the pillboxes remains visible. There was also a land anti-aircraft battery and barges in the estuary housing anti-aircraft guns.

Post-war the residential areas continued to be developed, and the population soared until levelling out at the end of the 20th century. The North Sea Flood of 1953 was devastating for the island. 58 people died and all 13,000 residents had to be evacuated. During the 1970s and 80s, the defensive seawall was completely rebuilt. It is now 15 miles in length and surrounds 75% of the island, however even with this in place, the island is still at risk from occasional flooding. The main seafront area is located on its southern facing edge alongside the Eastern Esplanade. Here you will find a small concentration of typical seaside-related activities such as an amusement park, amusement arcade, restaurants, fish and chip shops, the Concorde Beach (sandy), and crabbing and paddling pools.

Just to the west of the central seafront area is Thorney Bay Beach and a small open grassy area called Wooden Park. This park is the meeting point for the island's free, weekly, timed 5km event called Thorney Bay Beach parkrun. The event takes place at 9am every Saturday and is open to all abilities including those who wish to walk and to wheelchair users. There are toilet facilities available at the newly-built Street & Co Coffee Shop, which is at the meeting point. Bear in mind the toilet facilities are limited to three unisex cubicles plus 1 accessible cubicle, so there may be a queue. 

Travel to Canvey Island is fairly straight-forward by road using the A13 which of course links to the M25 at Thurrock. Thorney Bay car park is right next to the meeting point but is not large enough to accommodate all attendees. Helpfully there are a few other seafront car parks along the esplanade, the largest (and next closest) being Labworth car park. There is a fee to use the seafront car parks and this is currently £1.20 for an hour, £1.80 for two, £3.30 for upto three and finally £5.30 for over three hours. Payment can be made via card at the payment machine or by using the MiPermit website or app. The all-day parking expires at 7pm as the car park reverts to being free-of-charge after this time. Blue badge holders can park for free. 

If travelling by public transport, the closest national rail station is Benfleet which is served by C2C trains between London Fenchurch Street and Shoeburyness. From Benfleet Station the number 21 bus can be used to complete the journey all the way to Thorney Bay Beach. For any cyclists, there are some bicycle racks on the side of the Bay Museum building, but I imagine most people would just use the playground fence. For anyone that requires an overnight stay, there aren't as many options as you might expect for a seaside resort as the island is largely residential. The main hotel is the Oysterfleet Hotel, which is a 2-star hotel plus a restaurant and bar. The closest Premier Inns are in Basildon, just to the north of the island.

The meeting point doubles up as the start and finish points, and this is also where the briefings take place. The parkrun itself is a simple out-and-back route along the seafront with a clockwise lap of Wooden Park at the beginning and an anti-clockwise lap at the end. Underfoot is mostly tarmac/concrete but the section in the park features some gravel / stones. The course is perfectly flat with the exception of the ramps that connect the upper and lower promenade paths. Road shoes are fine at all times of year and people taking part with buggies or a dog are of course welcome. 

From the start the route follows the perimeter of the park in a clockwise direction for almost a full circuit but heads onto the upper promenade path once reaching the Street & Co Coffee Shop. This path heads in an easterly direction and is on top of the sea defences with the highest part of the concrete sea wall to the right and a grass slope to the left. This leaves Thorney Bay as it bends around and passes the Labworth car park before heading around the back of the Labworth Beach Cafe. To the left is the main seafront central hub where you'll see the Fantasy Island Amusement Park, the bandstand and the main seaside parade of shops. The path continues straight along the sea wall until the turnaround point (2.5km) is reached.

At the turnaround point, the parkrun course goes down a short slope and onto the lower walkway where the route continues back along the seafront at beach level. Looking out across the Thames Estuary you can see the north coast of Kent just a short distance away and you may even see some of the huge container ships that frequently pass by. It is worth keeping an eye out for the murals on the sea wall as you pass by. Also keep an eye out for the striking international-modernist-style frontage of the Labworth Beach Cafe whose design is based on the bridge of the RMS Queen Mary ocean liner. The course eventually turns back into Thorney Bay and the distinctive roof of the new cafe building can be seen ahead. Up a short slope and back around the park, but this time anti-clockwise and the finish can be found right next to the playground. Barcode scanning takes place on the grass outside the cafe.

There were a few marshals positioned around the course. Notably at the turnaround point and at pinch points along the seafront, and as long as you turn around at the turnaround point, there's no possibility of getting lost. I will point out that there seemed to be quite a lot of (dog?) poo along the promenade, so watch out for that. Thinking about possible cancellations, as it is a tarmac course, ice or slippery conditions could be an issue in the winter, plus the low lying nature of the island means that the possibility of flooding remains a risk. In August 2026 the event was cancelled at short notice owing to travellers that had set up an unauthorised camp in Wooden Park. I've had a look and can't see any other events that could cause the event to be cancelled, but if I find any further info I will share it here.

I recorded the course with my Garmin and the GPS data can be viewed on my Strava account. I also used the data to create a Relive course fly-by video and you can watch that on YouTube. The results for event 8 were published later that morning and there were 290 finishers. As it was early in the event's history, this is an inflated number due to tourists visiting and when it settles down I will update this with some information on the average attendances. For post-event refreshments, the obvious place is the Street & Co Coffee shop located right next to the parkrun. There are of course other options further along the seafront such as the Labworth Beach Cafe.

We had already decided to extend our visit beyond the parkrun, so had parked the car in the Labworth car park as it was more central for our post-parkrun activities. My son really wanted to check out Fantasy Island Amusements Park so we spent quite a while there sampling on the rides. We had some chips and then some ice cream while wandering along the seafront and found some crabs hiding in the rocks at Thorney Bay. We also managed to stop off and view the Dutch Cottage.

The island is known as being one of the few places in the UK that the Shrill Carder Bumblebee lives, and the island's proud link to this creature is commemorated with a 2 metre high iron sculpture of the insect installed in Labworth Recreation Ground. There is a pub on the island called The Lobster Smack which is thought to be the inn mentioned in the Charles Dickens' novel Great Expectations, so that may be of interest.

By mid-afternoon we were pretty exhausted so headed off home. Canvey Island was pleasant and we hope to revisit before the end of the summer for another day out, which will of course start with a visit to the parkrun. Out and back along the seafront courses are probably my least favourite style of course, but it was a lovely event and we chatted to a few of the locals which was really nice. A huge thank you must go to all of the volunteers. Until next time!

Related links:

• Thorney Bay Beach parkrun GPS data (20 June 2026)
• Thorney Bay Beach parkrun Relive course fly-by video (20 June 2026)

• The Essex parkrun venues

Greenwich Peninsula parkrun

The Greenwich Peninsula is a 150 acre, tongue-shaped area of land which is surrounded on three sides by the River Thames. It sits in the north-east corner of Greenwich, which is of course in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, south east London. The peninsula was once marshland and at various points in history was known as Bugsby's Marsh and Greenwich Marshes. While the area was marshland, it regularly flooded at high tide and was not particularly useful for human endeavours such as farming. However, during the 16th century the land was drained; this created the perfect conditions for the grazing of animals.

The northern tip of the peninsula is known as Blackwall Point, and it is here in the 17th century that the bodies of executed pirates were once hung in cages as a warning to would-be pirates on passing ships. By the 1690s a gunpowder magazine had been established where freshly milled gunpowder was stored before being shipped elsewhere. This was closed down in the 18th century after local residents petitioned parliament for its removal.

By the 19th century the peninsula had become home to a wide selection of industrial complexes including chemical works, steel and iron works, cement works, an iron boat building yard, the Blakeley Ordnance works and Blackwall Point Power Station. It was home to rope making, soap and linoleum production, and cable making, including the production of the first transatlantic cable. Amazingly undersea cables are still produced here. Dwarfing all of these was the East Greenwich Gas Works which occupied the central and eastern sections of the land. In 1965 the gas works produced 400,000,000 cubic feet of gas, making it the most produced at any single site in the entire world.

In 1897 the Blackwall Tunnel opened, giving the peninsula its first significant transport connection to the centre of London. As the 20th century progressed, the industrial premises gradually started to close down until all that was left was a contaminated, barren wasteland.

In the 1990s the redevelopment of the peninsula began with the headline feature being the Millennium Dome (The Dome) which originally contained an exhibition called The Millenium Experience. Since 2005 it has been known as 'The O2' and this will continue until at least 2027 when the current naming arrangement is up for renewal. Inside the dome you will find The O2 Arena which was the first purpose-built music arena to be constructed in London since The Royal Albert Hall, in 1871. Although not the largest, it is apparently the busiest music venue in the world. Those with a head for heights can buy a ticket for 'Up at the O2' which allows people to walk up to the top of the dome and experience the wonderful panoramic view.

A new riverside footpath was created and a large tube station constructed to provide a top quality transport link to the rest of London. Further development has continued with the construction of parkland, homes, offices, hotels and retail spaces. Permission has been granted for the construction of a new theatre, which at 3000 seats will be London's largest. The area became home to the southern terminal of the cable car in 2012 (as of April 2026 it is no longer branded and is simply known as London Cable Car) which links the peninsula to Royal Victoria Dock in East London. A second road tunnel, the Silvertown Tunnel, was opened in April 2025 and with its opening came the introduction of tolls for using it and, for the first time in its 129 year history, this now also applies to the Blackwall Tunnel. 

29 November 2025 saw the peninsula become home to Greenwich Peninsula parkrun. This is a free, weekly, timed, 5km event which is organised by volunteers and is open to all abilities, including those who wish to walk the course, and to wheelchair users. The peninsula is pretty well-connected as far as public transport is concerned, however it does not have its own national rail station. Anyone using national rail would most-likely need to alight and change to a bus or tube to complete the journey. Saying that, the closest national rail station is Westcombe Park and the onward journey is a smidgen under 2 miles. This station is served by Thameslink trains which run between Luton and Rainham (Kent), and Southeastern trains which typically run from London Cannon Street via London Bridge, or from Chatham and Rainham in Kent towards London.

The main public transport option for most would be the London Underground's North Greenwich Station where the peninsula is served by trains running on the Jubilee Line - this of course offers good connections to other tube lines and to Stratford and London Bridge national rail stations. There are occasional line closures at the weekends for maintenance but you can check the London Underground's planned track closures webpage to make sure you don't get caught out. Right next to the station is the main bus hub and this is served by a generous number of buses which include the 108, 129, 132, 161, 188, 422, 472, SL11 and the 486.

There is also a riverboat service which stops at North Greenwich Pier - the timetable on the Thames Clippers Uber Boat website shows that the RB6 service from Barking, calling at Woolwich and Royal Wharf docks at North Greenwich Pier at 08:13 and 08:43. The first service from the west (Central London) arrives at 09:39, so not a viable option for arrival, but could be used after. It is also worth noting that the London Cable Car services start from 9am, so again is not a viable option for arrival.

For those wishing to travel by vehicle, there are no on-street parking options for visitors. There are however a few car parks. The most obvious option is to use one of the main O2 car parks (official O2 parking webpage). If going for this option, Car Park 3 is closest to the parkrun meeting point, with car parks 2 and 4 also being decent alternatives. At time of writing (February/July 2026) these car parks have a fee of £7 for 0-2 hours, rising to £11 for 2-4 hours (and so on). If you spend over £35 in the O2's outlet shopping stores, you can get four hours free parking in car parks 2, 3 or 4. Payment can be made via the machines using cash or card (ticket issued at the barrier upon arrival - payment made at machine just before leaving). Remember to check the official O2 parking webpage for the latest information.

Although it may sound tempting, it is best to avoid Car Park 1 as this is the main event car park and has a completely different pricing structure to the others. At time of writing it can be pre-booked or has a pay-on-the-day flat all-day fee of £40 and is mainly aimed at people attending events in the O2. There is an official North Greenwich Station car park and this has a flat all-day fee of £17 for people that arrive before 6pm. If you happen to be arriving by coach, there is a bespoke coach parking area with current prices starting from £23. 

The final local car parking option is one that may appeal to anyone that likes free parking. There is a retail park called 'Millennium Leisure Park' which contains an IKEA, B&Q, Odeon Cinema and a few restaurants. You can park here for up-to 5 hours for free, however it is about 2km from the parkrun meeting point. I used this car park and brought a scooter which I used to complete the journey. To be as close as possible to the parkrun, park at the cinema end of the car park. Many of the bus services mentioned above pass through the car park, so you could easily complete the journey this way if you didn't fancy doing it on foot. I will also note that the Millennium Leisure Park website states that its car park is for customers only and those who park 'may be asked to provide proof of purchase', so bear that in mind if parking here.

If you happen to land at London City Airport early on a Saturday morning, the onward journey can be completed using the DLR and the Jubilee line in under 30 minutes or by using the 129 bus. Finally, if cycling, the Thames Path is an official cycle route so the venue can be easily reached from both directions. There are also plenty of cycle racks dotted around with the closest being within Tide Square just behind the red 'Head in Wind' public work of art.

Should an overnight stay be required, Greenwich Peninsula has a few options. The obvious budget option would be to stay in the Holiday Inn Express, and there is also a Radisson RED. There is a pub / hotel called The Pilot which is very likely to be the oldest surviving building on the peninsula as another option. It sits as part of a row of older houses which were featured as the backdrop in Blur's Parklife music video. For anyone looking for a top-notch experience, there is a five-star InterContinental Hotel right next to the O2. For fans of the purple palace, the Premier Inn Docklands (Canning Town) is just one stop away via the Jubilee Line. There is also a Premier Inn in Woolwich and the 180 or SL11 buses are the quickest public transport options, however the 161 and 422 will also get you there (albeit via a slightly longer route).

The main public toilets can be found in North Greenwich Station, but other options are in Caspino Cafe (which is the official post-event coffee venue), and in the O2, however it is possible that the O2 toilets may not be open before 9am. The parkrun meeting area is located at Tide Square which is right next to North Greenwich Pier on the eastern side of the peninsula. The area underneath the raised walkway is used as a bag drop, but bear in mind this is at your own risk. Just before 9am a first-timers briefing is held within the square and shortly after this, the main briefing is held. Once the briefings have finished everyone moves onto the main riverside path facing to the south-east in preparation for the start.

The parkrun takes place entirely on the Thames Path which is 100% tarmac underfoot and is completely flat. It is suitable for all types of participants including those with buggies and wheelchair users. As for footwear, standard road type running shoes are perfect for the course all year round. The route is made up of three out-and-back legs taking in the whole of this riverside section of the Thames Path. parkrunners need to keep left at all times and also be aware that the route sometimes uses the bicycle lane, so caution is needed.

The first out-and-back is the shortest where the participants head off from the start line heading in a south-easterly direction with the river on their left-hand-side. This section of the path is split into an upper and lower path, and keeping to the left means the course uses the lower path on the way out. There was significant congestion here during my first visit, so be prepared to potentially have your rhythm interrupted. After 400 metres the first turnaround point is reached and the route switches to the upper path where the participants head back towards the start area.

Once back at the start line, the second out-and-back begins with the participants continuing straight ahead towards the O2. The route very simply follows the Thames Path as it works its way around to the northern and then western side of the O2, passing through the area known as Blackwall Point. For the entire 'out' section the parkrunners are technically in the bicycle lane. It is during this section that the course actually crosses the Meridian Line four times (twice in each direction). At time of writing this is one of only two parkruns whose course crosses the meridian line.

Towards the end of this section the course reaches the drawdock and the path turns to the left which is where the turnaround point is found. This is at the 1.8km point of the course and the route then heads back along the path but now not in the cycle lane. In total the second out-and-back is 2km in length and by the time this section finishes the parkrunners have negotiated 2.8km of the course.

The 3rd and final out-and-back is 1.1km in each direction making it the longest of the three. It starts by following the same lower path as the first out-and-back, but continues all the way along the Thames Path until reaching the Greenwich Yacht Club where the final turnaround point can be found. An interesting feature about the yacht club is that its clubhouse is the only building in the River Thames that is raised on stilts above the water. Again there are sections where the course uses the bicycle lane. Once back at the original start area the finish line can be found on the left-hand-side. The post-finish-line funnel works its way up a ramp and into Tide Square where finish tokens are handed out and the barcode scanners can be found.

There were of course marshals out on the course, notably at the turnaround points with others positioned where the upper and lower paths merge. They did a fine job managing such a large number of people. The course is also quite sociable as you get to greet fellow parkrunners as you pass. I recorded the course using my Garmin and the GPS data can be found on my Strava account. That data was also used to create a Relive fly-by video which can be viewed on YouTube. 

There are a few public works of art to look out for on the way round. The biggest and most striking is Damien Hirst's 'Demon with Bowl' which stands at 60ft (18.2 metres) tall which along with 'Hydra and Kali' and 'The Mermaid' form part of his 'Treasures of the Wreck of the Unbelievable' series. The series contains the finds from a fictitious shipwreck and there is a mockumentary on it which can be watched on YouTube. Another one to look out for is Anthony Gormley's Quantum Cloud. I also quite like the quirky artwork called 'Here'. It takes the form of a standard UK road sign with the distance 24,829 miles written on it, which is the exact distance you would have to travel around the globe to return to this exact point. It is definitely worth taking some time to view them and all the others on the Art Trail. 

The course also passes under the cable car plus there are views of the Thames Barrier, Canary Wharf, and even the ArcelorMittal Orbit at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Sadly, due to being so close to the O2 you don't get to take in a proper view of the entire thing, but it's pretty cool parkrunning past it anyway! If you are feeling nostalgic you may even be able to spot the roofs of the ExCel Exhibition Centre and City Hall (aka The Crystal) which are of course familiar landmarks for anyone that visited Victoria Dock parkrun before its closure was confirmed in early 2026. It is also on the flight path for London City Airport so low flying aircraft are a common sight. 

In terms of numbers of attendees to expect here, this is shaping up to be one of London's destination venues so is likely to attract a fair number of tourists. This event was well-publicised long before it started and that led to event 1 setting a new UK parkrun inaugural record of 925 people (this record was taken by Nottingham's Holme Pierrepont parkrun seven weeks later). I first took part here at event number 8 which had a total of 760 finishers. As of April 2026 I would expect somewhere in the region of 400 attendees.

As far as potential cancellations are concerned, I would imagine that the biggest risk is probably ice or snow creating a slippery surface during the winter, or some kind of closure of the path for maintenance or something similar. Also remember to check the arrangements on the London Marathon weekend as this may also lead to the parkrun's cancellation. The event's first cancellation was on 3 January 2026 and the reason given was indeed icy patches, so be sure to keep an eye on the event's social media when icy conditions are forecast.

The official post-event refreshments venue is Caspino which is just next to the meeting area in Tide Square. However there are a large number of other options for a post-event breakfast including most of the major coffee shop franchises. The O2 itself opens at 10am and has a Wetherspoons (The Stargazer) which of course gives the option of a reasonably priced breakfast. It also now contains a selection of retail outlet stores, so that may be of interest to some. If you fancy a significantly cheaper breakfast option then head over to Ikea.

I will also note that the cable car is free-of-charge for parkrunners who present their barcode before 10.30am, so it's worth taking advantage of that if that sort of thing is your cup of tea. 

I think it is safe to say that Greenwich Peninsula parkrun will remain a very popular parkrun venue. A big thanks goes out to all the volunteers who continue to support the event and made all the visitors feel so welcome on the day. 

Related links:

• Greenwich Peninsula parkrun GPS data (event 8 / 31 January 2026)
• Relive course fly-by Video (event 8 / 31 January 2026)

• The full results history page

• Millennium Leisure Park car park to the parkrun meeting area GPS data (scootering)

• Meridian Line parkruns (blog7t page)

• The London parkrun venues (blog7t page)