Leeds City centre jogging route

[garycat]

Im staying in Leeds city centre next week (near the station) but I'm also half way through the C25K running programme so I need a decent joggng route of about 5K.

I'm thinking that the Canal towpath is probably my best bet- does anyone have experience or an alternative suggestion?

[Ash 996 GT2]

Sounds about perfect.

[PaulHogan]

Unless you want to drive out to one of the suburban parks the canal is your only realistic choice. Probably better running towards Kirkstall rather than towards the Armouries.

[roystinho]

Canal also has mile markers so easy to see how far you've ran. Otherwise drive out to Roundhay park lake for a nice little run. If you were doing a bit longer I'd suggest following the road out to Headingley, then turn left at the main lights down to Kirkstall, then back into town down Kirkstall Rd/canal

[dpollard]

The canal is really the only town centre option - blighted over the last week by a serial rapist who has been praying on single female joggers. We've had a notice to all NHS Staff to avoid the canal ( if you are running alone and female ) - until further notice.

If running, head towards Kirkstall Abbey - as going the other way will have too many breaks and it can be hard to get into a pace.

Hyde Park is another option if towards that part of town. The outer path is laid out for joggers. Hyde Park is one of Europes highest burglary locations !!!!

[Lanby]

If you're about on Saturday morning there is a free, timed 5k run at Hyde Park (and one at Roundhay Park)

http://www.parkrun.org.uk/leeds/