Reaching your fitness goals as a Millstream Tower or Hale Works resident is easy, as you’ll have numerous running routes around the London Borough of Haringey nearby. The area is brimming with places to mix up your cardio workouts. Whether you’re still finding your stride with jogging or already a dab hand at long distances, get ready to lace up your shoes and tot up your miles with these running routes in Haringey.
Downhills Park Circular: 1.1km Easy Level
Featuring flat paths and a short 1.1km distance, this circular route of Downhills Park in West Green is perfect if you’re just starting out on your running journey. It takes approximately 5-10 minutes to complete depending on your pace and fitness level, making it a great option if you’re short on time.
Queen’s Wood Small Circular: 1.9km Easy Level
Over in leafy Highgate, you’ll find Queen’s Wood, one of four ancient woodlands in Haringey. Offering a slice of the countryside in the city, the woods feature a network of paved and unpaved paths, providing varied terrain on the short 1.9km circular running route.
Tottenham Marshes Circular: 6km Easy Level
One of the closest running routes to Millstream Tower and Hale Works in Tottenham Hale, this circular course of Tottenham Marshes will take you along the waterside pathways by the River Lea and Lockwood Reservoir. The 6km distance presents a good challenge if you want to build up your stamina and endurance.
Alexandra Park and Highgate Wood Circular: 6 km Moderate Level
Another 6km route, but one best suited to a moderate skill level due to the mixed terrain, the Alexandra Park and Highgate Wood circular takes you through some of North London’s most scenic spots. It begins at the Alexandra Palace boating lake, passing through the park and Muswell Hill, then looping around through Highgate Wood before heading back towards the starting point.
Walthamstow Wetlands and Banbury Reservoir Circular: 14.2km Moderate Level
A longer route in proximity to the apartments at Hale Works and Millstream Tower, this 14.2km circular course around Walthamstow Wetlands and Banbury Reservoir takes you through the nature reserve. It offers varied terrain and interesting sights, as the wetlands are home to numerous wildlife species.
Alexandra Park, Highgate Wood and Finsbury Park Circular: 14.8km Hard Level
For a longer, more challenging running route that covers several areas in Haringey, try the Alexandra Park, Highgate Wood and Finsbury Park circular, a 14.8km course comprising three of London’s most famous parks. You’ll also jog through residential areas including Crouch End, Muswell Hill and Hornsey, ensuring the terrain is mostly paved.
Running Clubs in Haringey
If you’d like to enjoy a social aspect while you jog, join a Haringey running club. There are a couple in the area to check out. GoodGym is a national volunteering organisation that combines running with community causes so you can do something good whilst getting active. Haringey events take place every Wednesday at Tottenham Green Leisure Centre, with runners of all abilities welcome. Elsewhere, Parkrun hosts three free-to-attend events in Haringey every Saturday morning at Finsbury Park, Lordship Recreation Ground and Alexandra Palace Park. The 5km runs are open to everyone, whether walking, running, spectating or volunteering.
You’ll be near all of these running routes and clubs in Haringey as a Hale Works or Millstream Tower resident. Learn more about the Shared Ownership apartments at these stylish developments in Tottenham Hale.
