THE OG LOOP
Designed for · runners
Distance · about 5 km
Elevation · 44 m
THE PERSONALITY ◇
Gentle ──●───────── Tough Nature ──────────●─ Concrete
Hidden ────────●─── Busy Sheltered ─────────●── Windswept Views · ★★★★ The pier is a treat
UNDERFOOT 〜
Lots of Tarmac. Prom. Wooden Pier. Maybe some sea spray .
THE PLAYLIST ♫
Town buzz · Shoes on timber · Wind · Waves · Surf
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 RUN 🏃♂️
This route is a Gangway Run Club Classic.
Gangway Run Club is 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 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