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Posted 1 day ago
Tue 12 Aug, 2025 12:08 PM
It offers easy access to various running routes, allowing you to enjoy the city while staying fit. Here are some of the best runs around Robeson House House:
1. Burgess Park Parkrun
On your doorstep from Robeson House, Burgess Park is one of the largest green spaces in South London and home to the Burgess Park Parkrun, a free, weekly 5K run every Saturday at 9:00 AM. The route winds through open parkland, around the lake, and along wide, flat paths, perfect for beginners and regular runners alike.
🏃 Ideal for: Easy to moderate runs, intervals and relaxed morning jogs
2. Kennington Park Route Loop
A 15-minute jog north from Robeson House brings you to Kennington Park, a well-kept and historic park with flat paths, gardens, and a dedicated running track-like loop. It's ideal for those who want a quieter, tree-lined route without going too far from home.
🏃 Ideal for: 3K–5K runs, laps, training runs
3. Southwark Park Route Loop
A 20-minute jog west from Robeson House takes you to Southwark Park, a spacious and green park with wide, flat paths and a peaceful lake at its center. The park’s looped layout makes it easy to track laps, and it’s less crowded than central parks—perfect for a focused run or a relaxed jog through leafy surroundings.
🏃 Ideal for: 3K–6K runs, laps, weekend Parkruns
4. Thames Path Loop
The Thames Path runs along the River Thames and offers a scenic and accessible route for runners. You can easily join the path while near campus and run along the south bank seeing great views of Shakespeare's Globe and the Tate Modern