The Best Trail Running Trails in England (United Kingdom)

Edale - Hayfield - New Mills

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Xondu

Distance

11.11mi

Elevation +

1837f

TrailRank

80| 5.0

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[EN] This is a training trail. I went from New Mills to Edale by train and then I return to New Mills through the Sett Valley trail. This place is unbelievable. I recommend the Peak District to anyone. Walking, run...

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Platters Park to Queendown Warren and Hartlip Circular

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John Wilkins

Distance

8.87mi

Elevation +

551f

TrailRank

39

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One of the prettiest runs in the area. Some sections may have nettles. Also there are a few trip hazards from trees

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Charlbury to Wychwood forest loop

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sandalsandrocks

Distance

9.01mi

Elevation +

689f

TrailRank

37

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Charlbury to Wychwood forest loop. A very nice circular run from the town of Charlbury to Wychwood Forest and then through Finstock and back to Charlbury. The run is mostly at a higher elevation and as such avoids major ...

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Ledbury, Coneygree Wood, the Holts, Clencher's Mill, Clencher's Mill Lane too Eastonor, Coneygree Wood, Ledbury

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xispetes

Distance

7.34mi

Elevation +

896f

TrailRank

37

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Trail run in Herefordshire, around Ledbury. Through woods, fields and along lanes. From Ledbury, around Coneygree Wood, to the Holts, through Holt's Coppice, through Clencher's Mill Wood, to Clencher's Mill, along Cle...

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Jurassic Coast 50k

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Saraabeiramar

Distance

30.45mi

Elevation +

5374f

TrailRank

36

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50 km race along the coast. From Lyme Regis to Exmouth, passing by Seaton, Branscombe, Sidmouth and Budleigh Salterton. The track follows the marked Coastal Trail and offers several options for buying food and drink alo...

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Hope Skyline

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bob__stones

Distance

16.14mi

Elevation +

3553f

TrailRank

34

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Supposed to start at Yorkshire Bridge but as we late starting we figured it best to start where we did. Nice route, tough as always. Cold but warm all at the same time. The three main climbs are hard going, they may be s...

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Bamford Run

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bob__stones

Distance

9.43mi

Elevation +

1302f

TrailRank

34

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Lovely run along 2 Classic Peak District Edges, beautiful backdrop of Ladybower Reservoir and all in golden hour too. Started from the Cutthroat Bridge car park, straight across Bamford, down to Stanage, up through Plant...

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Skiddaw & Longside Edge

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bob__stones

Distance

10.97mi

Elevation +

4708f

TrailRank

34

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A bit of a crappy start thinking we’d avoid the first road section but that just slowed us down massively after losing the path, doing a bit of ghyll scrambling and a shitty contouring section on poor path. The rest was ...

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Dorchester to Wittenham Clumps

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sandalsandrocks

Distance

3.36mi

Elevation +

269f

TrailRank

33

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A relatively short hike or jog from Dorchester to the 83m climb up the Wittenham Clumps. The clumps (hills) provide an excellent view of the Thames river valley as well as a good cardio work out (particularly if you are ...

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Helvellyn

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bob__stones

Distance

8.93mi

Elevation +

3110f

TrailRank

32

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A late evening run over Helvellyn going up Striding Edge, down Swirral Edge and over Catstycam too. Conditions weren’t great but it was still a good run.

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'7 Sisters Hike' Trail Run

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Miguel Alcober

Distance

13.74mi

Elevation +

2057f

TrailRank

32

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As easy as it gets for a trail run. If you can try to avoid wind and rain, and better during weekdays as it will be less dense with walkers. Very nice coastal-cliff views. Mostly soft grass Done in 2h 9 min m...

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Hathersage Booths Loop

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bob__stones

Distance

11.95mi

Elevation +

1722f

TrailRank

32

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Lovely run from Hathersage Booths down through Kettle & Gorsey Bank woods, up the steep trail to Bolehill. Past Lawrencefield back down into Padley Gorge. All the way up the Gorge across the road and along the top of Bur...

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Worcestershire Beacon and Summer Hill from Upper Colwall

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John Edgell

Distance

4.37mi

Elevation +

991f

TrailRank

32

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Loop trail from Upper Colwall passing through: - Worcestershire Beacon (1.9 km) - Summer Hill (4.5 km)

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7 Parishes Millenium Path

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bob__stones

Distance

14.27mi

Elevation +

860f

TrailRank

31

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A nice waymarked route around Woburn etc mostly off road which was VERY wet and slippery at this time of year.

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Blencathra via Sharp Edge

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bob__stones

Distance

7.21mi

Elevation +

2500f

TrailRank

31

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Lovely run over the fantastic Sharp edge. Bit wet and quite windy today but was sheltered enough apart from the top.

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Woolstone white horse loop

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sandalsandrocks

Distance

9.37mi

Elevation +

915f

TrailRank

31

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A jogging or hiking loop from the White Horse Pub in Woolstone, up around the hills in the countryside and returning back to the pub via the Uffington castle and White Horse chalk outlines

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Hope Valley Half

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bob__stones

Distance

13.91mi

Elevation +

2110f

TrailRank

30

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Not an actual thing just a suitable name. Lovely run around the Hope Valley. Through Burbage, Padley Gorge, Hathersage & across the top of Stanage Edge. Doesn’t really get much better. Chose the route as it’s mainly soli...

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BGR - Leg 1 with a twist.

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bob__stones

Distance

19.50mi

Elevation +

6529f

TrailRank

30

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Start & finish from Castlerigg Stone Circle as the parking is easy. Up Skiddaw including Little Man, long way down before a surprisingly long up to Great Calva. Another big descent followed by another big ascent lands yo...

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Langdale Loop

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bob__stones

Distance

9.54mi

Elevation +

3353f

TrailRank

29

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Not the quickest but certainly a very pleasant tour of Langdale. Beautiful if a little unexpected weather and views.

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Tour of Kinder

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bob__stones

Distance

19.69mi

Elevation +

2890f

TrailRank

29

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A big round on difficult terrain in pretty terrible conditions today. Great route but don’t underestimate. Route finding is generally easy.

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Dove Dale Run

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bob__stones

Distance

8.32mi

Elevation +

1345f

TrailRank

29

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Lovely run through Dove Dale, up Thorpe Cloud around Bunster Hill (should’ve gone up it) and back down into Dove Dale. Gorgeous light, far too hot but really enjoyable.

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Barton Run III

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bob__stones

Distance

13.29mi

Elevation +

1053f

TrailRank

29

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Much of the same longer loop but with a different start which was good. Phone played up in my pocket and ended before we actually finished.

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Barton Run

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bob__stones

Distance

11.62mi

Elevation +

1063f

TrailRank

28

Good run from Barton with a big loop over Warden Hill & Telegraph Hill. Good trails with some pretty tough little ascents.

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Maulden Wood 31-JAN-15

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Cesar Bridge

Distance

3.51mi

Elevation +

663f

TrailRank

27

Trail Running through Maulden Wood in a snowy day, near Clophill. I normally go Trail Running around Barton/Clophill/Luton/Bedford, if someone is interested in joining just ask!!

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Rivelin Run

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bob__stones

Distance

11.59mi

Elevation +

1198f

TrailRank

27

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Always new areas to explore even when you think you’ve seen everything. Lovely run around the Rivelin reservoirs, Wyming Brook & Rivelin River. First time proper running in a few weeks so was very slow.

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