Parkrun takes place across hundreds of locations every Saturday but there are some routes that are particularly beautiful

When you're running, a picturesque route can make all the difference whether it's providing distractions or simply making for a lovely setting for your exercise routine.

Every week, millions of runners head to some of the UK's stunning parks to take part in parkrun

And as the UK is filled with beautiful parks and running spots, these can be the ideal setting for parkrun events.

A series of free, weekly, 5km timed runs for runners of all abilities, whether it's your first jog or you're training for a marathon, these take place every Saturday morning, usually at 9am.

Here we take a look at 10 of the prettiest routes that need to be on your radar if you fancy a scenic jog...

(You can find out more about the events on the parkrun UK website.)