The Best Running Trails in United Kingdom

Three Mills Island

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Andy Mayer

Distance

3.65mi

Elevation +

49f

TrailRank

49

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Start where Morris Rd meets the Limehouse cut. Head north-east along the canal until it gets to the old mill. Then go up the left side of three mill island, over the bridge and up the canal some more. At the main road tu...

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Canterbury - Chartham (Kent - England)

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Alejandro1967

Distance

7.89mi

Elevation +

243f

TrailRank

42

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The "Great Stour Way" is a very popular path between Canterbury and Chartham running alongside the river. The path is part of the National Cycle Network (Route 18) and is a gateway to the Stour Valley and to Kent Downs ...

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Corby - Rockingham - Gretton - Corby

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Tatatex

Distance

7.03mi

Elevation +

243f

TrailRank

34

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Circular route through the Jurassic Way and Gretton woods. It's a nice trail to walk and/or run, but you need to take care of your ankles as it's sometimes muddy and some bits are quite gnarly.

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Saint Paul's cathedral to Westminster

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Garancev

Distance

4.09mi

Elevation +

223f

TrailRank

33

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The first half, on the north bank, is not great as it's by the highway. Avoid if you're sensitive to pollution!

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London 4 parks

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Miguel Alcober

Distance

9.44mi

Elevation +

282f

TrailRank

32

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Hyde, Holland, Green and St. James' Parks Breathing exhaust fumes, zigzagging avoiding tourists, bicycles and people feeding pigeons.

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Wales Coast Path: Machynlleth to Aberdyfi

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iantoandsue

Distance

13.06mi

Elevation +

2116f

TrailRank

32

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The coast path has to go in-land here in order to cross the Afon Dyfi at the historic market town of Machynlleth. The Dyfi has always been the natural border between north and south Wales and Machynlleth has the vibrancy...

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Waunfawr-Borth Circuit

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mark lewis

Distance

12.31mi

Elevation +

1736f

TrailRank

32

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This route can be run or walked. As a walk it is 4 hours plus. One section approaching the village of Bow Street that requires care on the busy road. There are some great views towards Plynlimon, then Borth bog, the Dyfi...

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Lea Valley circular run

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Yannis Sotiriou

Distance

3.61mi

Elevation +

95f

TrailRank

31

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A quick run staring from Millfields Park and around Leyton Marshes. Nice open landscapes and beautiful spots to discover.

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Grand Union Canal from Paddington

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Miguel Alcober

Distance

12.60mi

Elevation +

92f

TrailRank

30

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Completely flat run. Air is breathable as it does not cross major roads. It is pleasant but some stretches are a bit dirty, and some river barges seem to be points of trash accumulation. Surface is hard so road shoes.

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Rudston round

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Jason Westmoreland

Distance

6.75mi

Elevation +

213f

TrailRank

30

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Start in the village of Rudston park on side roads, steady easy path which leads up hill at the side of a wood to reveal amazing views and a little bit on the road before crossing a field which in the summer can be high ...

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Dog Route 7m

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Bill Fullbrook

Distance

7.12mi

Elevation +

548f

TrailRank

30

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Suitable for running or hiking. Approx 7 mile cross country route on Salisbury Plain above the village of Great Cheverell. The route offers some great views across the plain and over the lower lying villages. There are...

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Windermere - Ambleside

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rturrado

Distance

6.31mi

Elevation +

187f

TrailRank

30

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You go down for the first two kilometers or so, then mainly flat. You always have a sidewalk at one side of the road, usually on the left. Tree branches hang sometimes a bit too low on the sidewalk. The last part, th...

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BPP: Borth to Pontarfynach

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iantoandsue

Distance

26.59mi

Elevation +

33340f

TrailRank

30

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The hills to the east of Aberystwyth were known as the Welsh Potosi due to their valuable reserves of Silver, Lead and Zinc. A way-marked trail from Borth through Pontarfynach to Pontrhydfendegaid visits many communities...

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Conygar Tower, Butter Cross & Grabbist Hill

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Englishfab 😃

Distance

8.13mi

Elevation +

1037f

TrailRank

29

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A good mix, trail, beach, woodland, heathland and road! A very steep descent down from Grabbist Hill! There is a sign at the top saying this and it’s true!! There are alternative routes though!

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Cardiff - Parks (Wales - England)

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Alejandro1967

Distance

4.61mi

Elevation +

105f

TrailRank

29

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Amazing city with many parks to run and enjoy...this is a small sample. Nice to see the Roath park wits its wild garden and incredible lake and the Heath park.

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Lewiston - Bunloit

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Bleend

Distance

7.77mi

Elevation +

1017f

TrailRank

28

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Runing mostly in small road Exploring options, trying to see loch ness from avobe. Not very sucessful.

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Highgate and Hampstead Heath

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jturner297

Distance

7.37mi

Elevation +

597f

TrailRank

28

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Visits the wallabies, pagoda, Kenwood, city views. Hungover exploring on a beautiful English summer morning.

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Holt - Hempstead - Letheringsett circular 14.8 km run

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JonVLC

Distance

9.35mi

Elevation +

351f

TrailRank

28

Start on Old Station Way, Holt (NR25 6DH). Onto Hepstead Road, through Holt Country Park then onto the Hempstead Circular Walk which is well-signed. On returning to Holt go through the estate to Valley Road, past the Pri...

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River Thames Sightseeing Tour

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Fóxiàng

Distance

5.94mi

Elevation +

417f

TrailRank

28

This run along the Thames takes in some of the most popular sights London has to offer, including the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, the London Eye, Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. It is completely flat and mainly ...

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Poltimore Explore

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Englishfab 😃

Distance

5.43mi

Elevation +

269f

TrailRank

27

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Mostly country roads, some very muddy fields and a couple of dead ends, as well as other routes to explore next time!

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Sewerby parkrun

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Jason Westmoreland

Distance

3.25mi

Elevation +

72f

TrailRank

27

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Sewerby hall and gardens are stunning, every Saturday morning at 9am there is a 5k parkrun where you can run or even walk.

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Canterbury loop 14km

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whatanother

Distance

8.84mi

Elevation +

482f

TrailRank

27

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Nice loop around Canterbury. Passing Westgate Gardens, river walk, Bigbury Camp, Hambrook Marshes and the university.

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Port of Menteith

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Piet Calkhoven

Distance

4.75mi

Elevation +

213f

TrailRank

27

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Lochend Chalets( Lake of Menteith) to Cardross Estate/ Dykehead https://www.relive.cc/view/vXvL2k4NR76

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Millenium Bridge - Tower Bridge

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Garancev

Distance

3.33mi

Elevation +

197f

TrailRank

27

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Great river side run, starting from Saint Paul's cathedral, passing by the Millenium Bridge, the Tate gallery, Shakespeare Globe, Southwark Cathedral, the Tower Bridge and then back on the other bank.

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