One can put together a very pleasant run combining the bucolic campus of Western University and other area parks and paths. Western is one of Canada’s more significant universities, with some 40,000 students. The campus is located just north of downtown London, and features numerous a large network of pedestrian paths passing by impressive buildings. The heart of the campus is located east of Western Road, the main road running through campus, and continues over to the eastern side of the Thames River.
South of Campus: Head just south to Gibbons Park and run along the Thames Valley Parkway south to town and additional trails along the Thames River.
Kilally Valley Park. Google Street View
West of Campus: There 10.9 km of excellent trails in the Medway Valley Heritage Forest, centered around Medway Creek. Note: this is more challenging trail running.
Northeast of Campus: Run on the Thames River Trail through the North London Athletic Fields and then following the river for 4+ km toward Kilally Valley Park and Kilally Meadows. There are numerous additional side jaunts to smaller parks and athletic fields.
One can put together a very pleasant run combining the bucolic campus of Western University and other area parks and paths. Western is one of Canada’s more significant universities, with some 40,000 students. The campus is located just north of downtown London, and features numerous a large network of pedestrian paths passing by impressive buildings. The heart of the campus is located east of Western Road, the main road running through campus, and continues over to the eastern side of the Thames River.
South of Campus: Head just south to Gibbons Park and run along the Thames Valley Parkway south to town and additional trails along the Thames River.
Kilally Valley Park. Google Street View
West of Campus: There 10.9 km of excellent trails in the Medway Valley Heritage Forest, centered around Medway Creek. Note: this is more challenging trail running.
Northeast of Campus: Run on the Thames River Trail through the North London Athletic Fields and then following the river for 4+ km toward Kilally Valley Park and Kilally Meadows. There are numerous additional side jaunts to smaller parks and athletic fields.
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Western Road is the main road running through campus.
The 30 km of paths along the Thames River are the signature run in London, featuring water views, parks, and woods. The main path is the Thames River Parkway, which runs for some 16 km along the river, with a 3 km section heading north to Gibbons Park.
Combine the Thames River with trails in these two riverside parks. Nice mix of riverside paths and undulating inland paths through fields and woods. The London Pacers running club has mapped 10k and 5k routes, including a popular 5k cross-country course.
A great spot for some easy trail running through terrain that includes open meadows, riverside woods and swamps. There are 10.3 km of trails, from easy trail running on the west side of the river to the paved Thames Valley Parkway on the east side.
Large conservation area around a lake that's a very popular spot for mountain biking and trail running. There's a 21 km trail around the lake, and two 'hiker only' trails that are also great for trail running. Be aware of mountain bikers!
Popular nature preserve in the southern part of London with 11 km of trails. Fairly easy trail running on terrain that includes meadows, bogs, woods, and some five ponds. Much of the trail system is on boardwalks. Popular spot with birders
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Create your own route. Many km of options
Western Road is the main road running through campus.
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