The course starts and finishes on the poplar tree-lined avenue in Fletcher Moss Park, which is adjacent to the end of Stenner Lane. From the start the route goes to the River Mersey and then completes two loops of Millgate Fields. After the second loop the route heads back through the park and finishes on the poplar tree-lined avenue. The whole route is on hard gravel paths. Some sections of the course may accumulate mud, leaves and puddles after rain. The route is suitable for pushchairs. Dogs are permitted.