The Royal Parks today launched a new guide to running routes in Regent's Park and Primrose Hill. The online facility allows runners to plot routes and provides information on training and nutrition. Accompanying the site is a free pocket-sized fold-out map that shows six different routes, suitable for a range of abilities.

Divided into Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced levels, the new routes are designed to improve performance and fitness. For gentle exercise across flat ground, 'The Hub Run' (1.35km) is ideal. For advanced runners, more challenging options include the short, but steep 'Primrose Hill Run' or 'The Regent's Park Run', which is the longest route at 6.36km.

Nick Biddle, Park Manager of Regent's Park and Primrose Hill: "If you would like to see some stunning scenery while you walk, jog or run, then you can't do better than Regent's Park and Primrose Hill. The Royal Parks hopes that these new routes will inspire people to get fit in the great outdoors and to stay healthy."

Media enquiries:

Katy Murray on 0300 061 2128 or email kmurray@royalparks.gsi.gov.uk

Notes to Editors

About the new Running Routes:

• The Running Routes map provides information on six different routes and it shows the locations of underground stations, viewing points and public toilets.
• The map is available from the Hub and the Park Office in Regent's Park.
• The Hub Multi-Sport and Community Centre organises regular running groups in Regent's Park - for more information please call: 0300 061 2324.
• 'The Outer Circle' running route is not suitable for use by running groups as the pavements are narrow.
• For further information please visit: www.royalparks.org.uk/runningroutes

About The Royal Parks:

The Royal Parks is an executive agency of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. The Royal Parks are: Bushy Park, The Green Park, Greenwich Park, Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Richmond Park and St James's Park.

For further information please visit: www.royalparks.org.uk