The Best Running Trails in England (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

43

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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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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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Saint Paul's cathedral to Westminster

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Garancev

Distance

4.09mi

Elevation +

223f

TrailRank

31

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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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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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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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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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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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Holt to Sheringham 15 km run

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JonVLC

Distance

9.24mi

Elevation +

246f

TrailRank

26

Start on Old Station Way, Holt (NR25 6DH). Left onto Hempstead Rd, under the underpass then right into Pearsons Way. Right onto Grove Lane passing the playing fileds of Gresham's School then Right onto Old Cromer Road wh...

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Salcombe Costal run

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Laura Brown

Distance

3.73mi

Elevation +

338f

TrailRank

25

Salcombe Run - from Grenville road to north and south sands beaches and back to centre of town. Very hilly but beautiful views!

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Thames and Severn Canal

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garcena

Distance

10.72mi

Elevation +

1102f

TrailRank

25

Running route from Siddington to Cricklade following the Thames and Severn Canal Siddington - Cotswold Water Park - South Cerney - Cerney Wick - Cricklade and return

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Four Royal Parks

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Fóxiàng

Distance

6.57mi

Elevation +

197f

TrailRank

25

Enjoy a bit of nature in the middle of the city as you glide along shaded paths, past ponds, gardens, and of course Kensington Palace. Any number of routes are possible through the Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens pathwa...

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running in Hastings - 9th may - 'redondo perfecto'

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aabrilru

Distance

10.53mi

Elevation +

820f

TrailRank

24

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This is a circuit that I did the last Saturday. I just have found the circuit perfect for me in Hastings; it has 18km (aprox) and begin in the 0 meters and go to the higher point in Hastings, 170 meters (aprox). It's cir...

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5 parks London

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Miguel Alcober

Distance

15.73mi

Elevation +

469f

TrailRank

24

Victoria-St James Park St James Park- Green Park Greenpark - Mayfair-Harley St up to Regents Regents Park - Marylebone Marylebone - Hyde Park Hyde Park - Holland Park Small detour in W8 streets which can be replace...

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Penny Lane Circular

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John Rohl

Distance

4.01mi

Elevation +

56f

TrailRank

24

Starting at Croxteth Gate, Sefton Park, run anticlockwise around the park. The run takes you past Lark Lane with a slow decline all the way to the lake. From here it gets tuff for well over a mile as you ascend Queens Dr...

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Sefton Park-Otterspool Run

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John Rohl

Distance

6.51mi

Elevation +

161f

TrailRank

24

A run around Sefton Park anticlockwise and then on into Princess Park right through to the avenue heading towards the town centre. Turn left when you reach Parliament Street and relax as the sharp decline in height give ...

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Workout Park

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The Camionero

Distance

4.97mi

Elevation +

210f

TrailRank

23

Run from Mercure hotel via the park to Henderson workout park and back. Aprox 1hr including 1x round workout .

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