Ian Runs

With the unsettled weather still continuing, I decided that this week would be an ideal opportunity to run Sheringham parkrun given it is mainly in woodland, meaning mainly sheletered from the elements! The area Sheringham parkrun takes place in Sheringham Park, Norfolk. Sheringham Park forms part of the wider Sheringham Estate - a country house built by Humphry Repton, the same person responsible for the construction of the Catton Estate, home of Catton parkrun, a short distance away. Although originally both the park and the hall formed the wider Sheringham Estate, Sheringham Hall is currently a private residence, although it is still visible from the park. The park, renowned for its rhododendrons and azaleas amongst its many wild flowers, is managed by the National Trust. The course The route follows a single lap of a lollipop-style course, with an initial out section to a loop, before returing along the same path as the out section. The course is run on trail, and i...