THE OG LOOP
Distance · about 5 km
Elevation · 44 m
THE VIBE ☼
A Gangway Run Club Classic.
THE TEXTURE ⁙
Lots of Tarmac. Prom. Wooden Pier. Maybe some sea spray.
THE FLOW 〜
You can give this one a bit of pace.
THE PLAYLIST ♫
Town buzz · Shoes on timber · Wind · Waves · Surf
THE PERSONALITY ◇
Gentle ──●───────── Tough Nature ──────────●─ Concrete
Hidden ────────●─── Busy Sheltered ─────────●── Windswept Views · ★★★★ The pier is a treat
THE HEART ♡
Gangway Run Club. A friendly soulful club attracting runners of all ages and ability. They meet on a Tuesday morning for run & coffee and Thursday evening for run & pub. Its free, there’s no pressure on pace or distance. Do whatever feels comfortable. Holiday makers and newcomers always welcomed.
It wouldn’t be a Gangway Run Club route without a pier loop.
THE CHANCE OF
Getting properly blown about on the pier
50%
THE UNWRITTEN RULE
Morning runs come with good coffee. Evening runs come with good beer.
THE PRACTICALS
𓃦 The Doggy verdict: Lots of road running.
○ ○The Shoe Situation: Road pair
♂ ♀ The Loos: Bottom of the Gangway Slope or some on the pier.
➤ The Start: The top of the Gangway slope
■ The Finish: The Surf Club on the prom