Our trail running routes are on public footpaths, byways and bridleways and small sections of roads that link these public rights of way.
We plan off-road trail routes, mark them, create a digital map, and a Blended Trails GPX file for download, we test run the Pop Up trail running route and share with our Community. We Pop Up in different locations, often at short notice and for 9 days, the temporary directional signs are then removed leaving no physical trace. The Blended Trails Pop Up information is prepared for you and shared via our free members area. Enjoy.
Q: How do I get the info about a Pop Up as soon as it’s available?
A: As a free member we’ll send you a Trail Mail (email) with all the info you’ll need. Click the link to Pop Up information in the email and login to the members area of the website. Navigate to the Pop Up you’d like information for.
Q: How long are the Pop Up’s open?
A: Typically 9 days which covers two weekends. We may extend this date, we’d let you know on social media if we do.
Q: Where can I find the the Pop Up information?
A: On the free members area of the website. Login and then click Welcome Trail Runners at the top of the page. You’ll see a dropdown menu, select the Pop Up you’d like to check out.
Q: What distances are the Pop Up’s?
A: We’ve done Pop Up’s from 5k to 25k. The majority of the routes are 10k, however it’s possible to link some of the routes to get some epic trails.
Q: Are there any facilities at a Pop Up?
A: We are selecting locations for Pop Up’s with local facilities in mind (as well as the awesome trails), this includes cafe’s, pubs and where we can we reach out to local coffee vans to see if they are available to come at a weekend. Some of our earlier Pop Up’s have no local facilities, you’ll see on the Pop Up informtaion what’s local.
Q: Are there toilet facilities at a Pop Up?
A: Not unless we’ve organised a Pop Up at a venue, or from a pub. We’ll let you know if there are WC facilities.
Q: Is there parking at a Pop Up?
A: If we can organise parking by permission of local landowners, pubs, Parish Councils we do. We’ll always let you know if there is parking, but if using a route outside of the Pop Up open dates then please check before you park.
Q: How do you mark the routes?
A: We have distinctive black and orange signs with arrows. We tie these to trees, gates, hedgerows, finger posts or anything that we can that’s visible and not needing permission. We don’t nail, screw of use fixings that cause damage. We will always collect the markers after we have said the Pop Up is closed, and within a day or so. Sometimes a stray marker may be missed, if you see one please let us know.
Q: I’ve head some Pop Up’s are on Private land, can we use these as well?
A; Not without permission from the landowner. When we’ve arranged a Pop Up that uses paths on Private land we don’t include the route files on the website after the Pop Up has closed.
Q: Can I use routes after the Pop Up’s close?
A: Yes, of course and we love that folk are out there using the trails we’ve shared. We will have collected all the signs once the Pop Up is closed, so you’d need to navigate the route using a digital map, or GPX file. This info is available in the members area.
Q: How do I follow a route with a GPX file?
A: A GPX file can be downloaded from the Pop Up information page. After you have downloaded the file, import it to your preferred app such as Strava, or Ordanance Survey. The route will then be available to use, titled Blended Trails Pop Up.
