A "charming" Cornwall Parkrun route with "stunning views" has been named among the most beautiful in the UK.

The Mount Edgcumbe Parkrun was featured in a list from Countryfile alongside nine other routes.

Parkrun is a free community event where people can walk, jog or run 5k, with there being routes all over the UK.

On Parkrun's website, it adds: "Parkrun is positive, welcoming and inclusive, there is no time limit and no one finishes last. Everyone is welcome to come along."

Discussing creating the list of the most beautiful Parkrun routes, Countryfile wrote: "No matter where you are in the UK, the chances are there will be a Parkrun nearby.

"This means you can take part in one not only in your local area but when you're on holiday, too."

The full list of the most beautiful Parkun routes can be seen on the Countryfile website here.

What was said about the Mount Edgcumbe Parkrun route?

Countryfile praised the Mount Edgcumber route for the views it offers of Drake's Island and other nearby landmarks.

They wrote: "Discover the charming grounds of Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park on this sometimes hilly course on the border of Cornwall and Devon.

"The off-road route, which includes sections on grass and trail, navigates through woodland and across the top of Folly Slope, with stunning views of Drake's Island and Plymouth Sound. Celebrate with a hot or cold drink at nearby Stables Café."

The location where most of the route takes place, Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park, is also well-reviewed on Tripadvisor, earning a 4.5/5 score from 671 ratings.

A full route map can be found on the Parkrun website here.

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Discussing route safety, the website adds: "The course is run on a mixture of tarmac paths, trail paths and grass.

"Some sections of the course may accumulate mud, leaves and puddles after rain.

"Dependent on availability, marshals will be at key sections of the course, or signs will be in place."

Other Parkruns in Cornwall

There are nine other Parkrun events in Cornwall to take part in. 

These are at: 

  • Land's End
  • Penrose, Helston
  • Heartlands, Pool
  • Penryn Campus
  • Trelissick Estate
  • Eden Project
  • Lanhydrock House
  • Tamar Trails
  • Tamar Lakes

All take place at 9am on a Saturday.