{"id":34209,"date":"2025-05-08T13:12:16","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T12:12:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/blog\/?page_id=34209"},"modified":"2025-07-07T15:12:53","modified_gmt":"2025-07-07T14:12:53","slug":"gloucestershire-parkruns-helpful-tourism-guide-by-a-local","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/blog\/gloucestershire-parkruns-helpful-tourism-guide-by-a-local\/","title":{"rendered":"Gloucestershire parkruns &#8211; Helpful Tourism Guide by a Local"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you were trying to decide which of the Gloucestershire parkruns to do then I thought it may be helpful to read a post by a local. Note some of them I have only attended once whilst others lots of times.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/gloucestershire-parkruns-1.jpg?resize=1000%2C1000&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Gloucestershire parkruns sign with nods to Gloucestershire\" class=\"wp-image-34216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/gloucestershire-parkruns-1.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/gloucestershire-parkruns-1.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/gloucestershire-parkruns-1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/gloucestershire-parkruns-1.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Constitutes Gloucestershire parkruns<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now it seems that what people consider as Gloucestershire varies. One group I am in counts what I figure is South Gloucestershire. Personally I think a lot of us would count them as more Bristol. \u00a0These are <a href=\"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/07\/06\/chipping-sodbury-parkrun-the-one-with-all-the-hens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Chipping Sodbury parkrun<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/02\/20\/pomphrey-hill-parkrun-surprisingly-a-gloucestershire-one\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Pomphrey Hill parkrun<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/blog\/2024\/07\/20\/the-inaugural-three-brooks-parkrun-with-stats-and-records\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Three Brooks parkrun<\/a> and Thornbury <a href=\"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/blog\/parkrun-tourism-reviews-by-a-jeffer\/\">parkrun<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other local parkruns<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, depending where you are based in Gloucestershire, you may want to consider some of the Worcestershire parkruns when make your choice of where to visit. Such as <a href=\"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/03\/13\/information-on-worcester-parkrun-at-worcester-woods\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Worcester parkrun<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/01\/29\/worcester-pitchcroft-parkrun-fast-with-amazing-over-60s\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Worcester Pitchcroft parkrun<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/08\/19\/evesham-parkrun-information-for-visiting-first-timers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Evesham parkrun<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"980\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Worcester-Pitchcroft-parkrun-bell.jpg?resize=1000%2C980\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Worcester-Pitchcroft-parkrun-bell.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Worcester-Pitchcroft-parkrun-bell.jpg?resize=300%2C294&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Worcester-Pitchcroft-parkrun-bell.jpg?resize=768%2C753&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gloucestershire parkruns on Fields<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following Gloucestershire parkruns are totally on grass (besides a tiny bit at Stonehouse and Wotton has a section where it\u2019s optional to go off the grass).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are really good because it obviously gives runners plenty of room, especially when overtaking. Ideal for those who wish to Jeff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/06\/11\/fire-service-college-parkrun-its-second-week-of-return\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Fire Service College parkrun<\/a> which has returned and now <a href=\"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/blog\/2024\/08\/14\/wolford-wood-parkrun-the-one-with-the-pigs-50\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Wolford Wood parkrun<\/a> is no more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/02\/25\/gloucester-north-parkrun-what-you-need-to-know-if-you-fancy-some-tourism\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Gloucester North parkrun<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/blog\/2024\/06\/22\/king-george-v-playing-field-parkrun-cheltenham-prime-event\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">King George V Playing Field, Cheltenham parkrun<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; good for post run cakes. Boasts having the second longest name!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/10\/22\/stonehouse-parkrun-the-flat-one-in-stroud\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Stonehouse parkrun<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; Stroud\u2019s flat parkrun<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/04\/05\/tewkesbury-parkrun-gloucestershire-fantastic-for-all\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>Tewkesbury parkrun<\/strong> <\/a>&#8211; good for Tourism and lovely little community. Heaped in history and the run is in front of the splendid Abbey.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/02\/05\/wotton-parkrun-not-fast-but-good-muddy-fun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Wotton parkrun<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; deceptively challenging! Good if you like small numbers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/wotton-parkrun-course.jpg?resize=1000%2C750\" alt=\"Gloucestershire parkruns on field Wotton parkrun\" class=\"wp-image-33807\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/wotton-parkrun-course.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/wotton-parkrun-course.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/wotton-parkrun-course.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Trail Shoes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These parkruns would also benefit from trail shoes but there are potentially points where it isn\u2019t always easy to overtake. Personally I have only visited them both once so need to go again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/blog\/2024\/10\/15\/cirencester-parkrun-celebrating-and-milestones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Cirencester parkrun<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; go for the comedic value, on social media and in person was such a laugh.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/08\/27\/stratford-park-parkrun-stroud-the-one-with-some-elevation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Stratford Park, Stroud parkrun<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gloucestershire parkruns on Path<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/08\/23\/berkeley-green-parkrun-tourists-on-the-100th-event\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Berkeley Green parkrun<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; known to be fast. Great volunteers who make the course really interesting! The course has actually changed since last time we visited however.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/blog\/2024\/01\/09\/gloucester-city-parkrun-tourism-for-the-first-saturday-of-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Gloucester City parkrun<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; also known to be fast. Can be a little crowded.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Gloucester-city-parkrun-start.jpg?resize=1000%2C750\" alt=\"parkrun start sign part of the equipment when you start a new parkrun\" class=\"wp-image-32126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Gloucester-city-parkrun-start.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Gloucester-city-parkrun-start.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Gloucester-city-parkrun-start.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which Shoes Dependent on Which Course<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/03\/04\/cheltenham-parkrun-jeffing-the-summer-course-on-pacer-week\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Cheltenham parkrun<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; this has a summer and winter course. The summer course has a nice bit of incline and the winter one is more on path. It is quite a busy and, in my opinion, the most crowded of the Gloucestershire parkruns. Improvements keep being made all the time to accommodate the high numbers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/blog\/2024\/05\/12\/kingsway-parkrun-information-from-jeffing-the-summer-course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Kingsway parkrun <\/a><\/strong>&#8211; another with summer and winter courses. Summer course has a range of surfaces which includes grass and path. During the winter the course can get very wet. I have put this parkrun here but really you could wear the same shoes in summer and winter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/blog\/2024\/07\/13\/tetbury-goods-shed-parkrun-info-from-a-jeffer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Tetbury Goods Shed parkrun<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; I have only taken part in the alternate course which was an out-and-back all on gravel path. Although there are a lot of tree roots. It was rather painful for me in barefoot trainers. The actual route apparently means you are more likely to need your trail shoes. We need to return to do this &#8211; but the alternative was very fast.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/path-tetbury-goods-shed.jpg?resize=768%2C1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33116\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/path-tetbury-goods-shed.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/path-tetbury-goods-shed.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/path-tetbury-goods-shed.jpg?w=1000&amp;ssl=1 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Forest of Dean parkrun Locations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re visiting the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire then there\u2019s a few very wonderful parkrun locations to choose from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/blog\/2024\/04\/29\/forest-of-dean-parkrun-oldest-in-gloucestershire-turns-14\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Forest of Dean parkrun<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; through the forest. Not very heavily marshalled so you follow signs. Had my boys stay with me so that I didn\u2019t get lost. Very muddy when we did it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/02\/11\/lydney-parkrun-lovely-varied-in-the-forest-of-dean\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Lydney parkrun<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; the most welcome and friendliest of all the Gloucestershire parkruns I have gone to! A lot of the course is on path but there is a muddy section (obviously weather dependent).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/blog\/2024\/09\/17\/mallards-pike-parkrun-the-last-of-the-uk-alphabeteer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Mallards Pike parkrun<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; really great if you want to visit somewhere that feels super inclusive! It is also hardcore track so you do not need to worry about wearing trail shoes. The highest elevation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/blog\/2024\/03\/19\/newent-parkrun-the-one-with-the-bad-foot-and-first-finisher\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Newent parkrun<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; this is an unusual one within a school &#8211; although it is more interesting than it sounds. It is mostly field but not totally, and felt is sat better with the other Forest of Dean parkruns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Newent-community-school.jpg?resize=800%2C600\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-32466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Newent-community-school.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Newent-community-school.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Newent-community-school.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>See Mum of Three World who is also a <a href=\"https:\/\/mumofthreeworld.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">parkrunner from Gloucestershire<\/a> for further content<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you were trying to decide which of the Gloucestershire parkruns to do then I thought it may be helpful to read a post by a local. Note some of them I have only attended once whilst others lots of times. What Constitutes Gloucestershire parkruns Now it seems that what people consider as Gloucestershire varies. &#8230; <a title=\"Gloucestershire parkruns &#8211; Helpful Tourism Guide by a Local\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/blog\/gloucestershire-parkruns-helpful-tourism-guide-by-a-local\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Gloucestershire parkruns &#8211; Helpful Tourism Guide by a Local\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":34216,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"aioseo_notices":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/gloucestershire-parkruns-1.jpg?fit=1000%2C1000&ssl=1",1000,1000,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/gloucestershire-parkruns-1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/gloucestershire-parkruns-1.jpg?fit=300%2C300&ssl=1",300,300,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/gloucestershire-parkruns-1.jpg?fit=768%2C768&ssl=1",768,768,true],"large":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/gloucestershire-parkruns-1.jpg?fit=1000%2C1000&ssl=1",1000,1000,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/gloucestershire-parkruns-1.jpg?fit=1000%2C1000&ssl=1",1000,1000,true],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/gloucestershire-parkruns-1.jpg?fit=1000%2C1000&ssl=1",1000,1000,true]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"pinkoddy","author_link":"https:\/\/pinkoddy.co.uk\/blog\/author\/pinkoddy\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"If you were trying to decide which of the Gloucestershire parkruns to do then I thought it may be helpful to read a post by a local. Note some of them I have only attended once whilst others lots of times. 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