Short (1.5km) Repton Run, Attingham Park
Follow the grey waymarkers on this short beginner's run, which takes you on a gentle grass path in a circular route along the river in Attingham's Deer Park. Starting from the Deer Park bridge, the run is 1.5km (nearly a mile), with inspiring views of the parkland and river.
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Attingham ParkStart point
Attingham Deer Park bridge, grid ref: SJ552098Trail information
*Mostly grass with one gentle incline and some uneven ground. For more details, please see Terrain section.
**Gates but no stiles, some uneven terrain. Trampers available for hire. For more details, please see Access section.
***Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead. For more details, please see Facilities section.
Build your running confidence
This is the first of three Repton Run routes designed to get you confident in running further. This route is great for beginners looking for an easy way to start, and the views will spur you on.
Total stages: 6
Total stages: 6
Start point
Attingham Deer Park bridge, grid ref: SJ552098
Stage 1
From the car park, head through the Stables Courtyard bearing right following signs to the Mansion and Deer Park Walks. Head along the path at the side of the Mansion and follow the path across the front of the Mansion and down to the Deer Park bridge, passing through the gate into the parkland.
Your run begins at these Deer Park gates, just after the bridge | © National Trust Stage 2
Turn to your left to find the first grey marker, have a final stretch and you're off. Follow the path along, keeping the fence line and the river to your left until you arrive at the next marker.
Follow the grey waymarkers for this run | © National Trust Stage 3
Turn right to head up an incline into the Deer Park.
Stage 4
Continue up through the parkland (being careful as this areas is home to deer and rabbits and the ground can be uneven) and follow the next marker to take the right-hand path where it forks. Continue along the path through the Deer Park (there is a deer sanctuary area to your left where you may sometimes spot the herd) until the next marker, which you should follow to turn right to join the main path along the top of the Deer Park.
Stage 5
Continue along the main path with the park boundary on your left, until you pass the enormous fenced Repton oak on your left, then follow the path as it bends round to the right to head down the slope back towards the Deer Park gates.
Stage 6
Congratulations, you've just run 1.5km! Why not cool down with a stretch, then a gentle walk around the estate or back to the Stables Courtyard for some refreshments?
End point
Attingham Deer Park bridge, grid ref: SJ552098
Trail map
Short Repton Run route map | © Crown copyright and database rights 2013 Ordnance Survey
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Attingham Park
An 18th-century estate for all seasons with 200 acres of parkland and Regency Mansion
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