The Best Trail Running Trails in Wales (United Kingdom)

Yr Wyddfa (3.560ft) circular

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Manel Borrell

Distance

16.48mi

Elevation +

5837f

TrailRank

37

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Interesting circular trip around the Snowdon trying to walk different paths and going up as much as possible. The beging was along the Watkin Path but the last section to reach the summit was the most direct and steeper ...

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30F: Graig goch

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iantoandsue

Distance

7.10mi

Elevation +

2001f

TrailRank

34

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Not sure if this is the best way to bag this hill. If anyone has a better way up it then please let me know. Basically, it gives you excellent views of Cadair Idris to the N and the Tarrenau to the SW. It would be a wond...

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Crimpiau & Moel Siabod

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bob__stones

Distance

12.24mi

Elevation +

3553f

TrailRank

32

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Nice run linking these two. Out towards Crimpiau the trails are hard to find as although the map shows paths they’re not clear and there’s little sheep trails all over the place. The ground is quite soft and boggy so tha...

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Cemaes bay circuit

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Konstantinos Koukouris

Distance

8.30mi

Elevation +

873f

TrailRank

31

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"An excellent walk along a wild and dramatic section of the coast. Footpaths are adequate but a short section crosses an exposed coastal slope which some may find intimidating, particularly in wet or windy conditions". D...

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Aran Fawddwy

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bob__stones

Distance

7.79mi

Elevation +

2769f

TrailRank

30

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Lucky with the weather and conditions under foot as it was just about solid enough to run on. Tough as always but lovely.

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Cader Berwyn

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bob__stones

Distance

19.86mi

Elevation +

4478f

TrailRank

30

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Stumbled across this mountain as it’s the highest peak in Wales outside the National Parks. It’s also fairly close to home and we only had a day trip available this week. Although a cool route and a pretty remote & wild ...

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Monmouth Run

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bob__stones

Distance

7.22mi

Elevation +

837f

TrailRank

29

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Really lovely run along the Wye Valley Walk path to Redbrook and back to Monmouth along the Offa’s Dyke Path. Nice little climb up to the Kymin too.

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Carneddau Loop

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bob__stones

Distance

11.57mi

Elevation +

4104f

TrailRank

29

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Pen Yr Old Wen, Dafydd, Llewelyn & Yr Elen. We were close to doing the other 2 3000ers but arrived late and wanted to squeeze a climb in. Lovely run, tough ascent and not the fastest decent but weather was perfect today ...

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Carreg-Ddu Reservour - Elan Valley

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Rhino and Hedgehog

Distance

6.69mi

Elevation +

410f

TrailRank

28

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A loop around the middle in a series of three Welsh reservours in the Elan Valley - managed by Welsh Water and National Heritage. A super day out walking or trail running.

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Carningli, Newport, Pembrokeshire

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Wulfrunian

Distance

4.79mi

Elevation +

1152f

TrailRank

27

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A good, short trail run, with all the ascent over and done with early on. Alternatively, a pleasant short walk to this impressive peak overlooking the coastal town of Newport. The craggy top of Carningli provides some en...

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Manorbier to Swanlake coastal path

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sweets14

Distance

3.13mi

Elevation +

499f

TrailRank

27

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A nice run on the Pembrokeshire coastal path from Manorbier beach over to Swanlake beach and then back through the fields. 3 miles in total with some beautiful views.

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Up Hill and Down Dales - Beacons Trail Marathon

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bob__stones

Distance

27.38mi

Elevation +

4190f

TrailRank

27

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A good race on a good day when I’m feeling good too. Really good route, a couple of long flat bits but with enough hilly trails to fill the gaps.

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Deiniolen Daze

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bob__stones

Distance

23.28mi

Elevation +

8471f

TrailRank

27

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Big day. All over the Glyderau with a few before, down to Pen Y Gwryd, up to Pen Y Pass then over Crib Goch & Garnedd Ugain then a fast blast down the tourist track to Llanberis before an emotional ascent back up to Dein...

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Snowdon Horseshoe +

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bob__stones

Distance

11.19mi

Elevation +

4045f

TrailRank

27

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Another awesome North Wales run. Perfect conditions if a little bit windy. Quite busy so held up in places but otherwise a good clean run. The + is because we had to start down the valley and the actual Horsehoe doesn’t ...

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Monmouth Run II

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bob__stones

Distance

7.17mi

Elevation +

820f

TrailRank

27

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The same run as before just in reverse. Really damp as it’s been raining for 2 days straight but a good run, better this way round in my opinion.

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Not the Rhinog Ridge Traverse

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bob__stones

Distance

11.26mi

Elevation +

2379f

TrailRank

27

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A failed attempt due to many factors of the Rhinog Ridge Traverse. Don’t start it from here if you’re trying it and don’t attempt it on tired legs. A lovely run nonetheless.

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Cader Idris Mountain Race (Ras Y Gader) 2019

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bob__stones

Distance

11.57mi

Elevation +

2989f

TrailRank

27

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Full course of the Ras Y Gader 2019. Awesome run from Dolgellau up to the summit of Pen y Gadair and back again.

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Whitesands Coastal Path & Beach Pembrokeshire Running

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gailtwigg

Distance

4.07mi

Elevation +

397f

TrailRank

24

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From Dunes at whitesands once on coastal path there’s a bit of scrambling. After I had a jog along the beach

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31C: Y Gamriw

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iantoandsue

Distance

13.32mi

Elevation +

2638f

TrailRank

19

The two Deweys, Drum Ddu and Y Gamriw are straight forward but the Marilyn, Carn Gafallt, involves a bit of heather bashing. If you are not hill-bagging just by-pass it. It's a great route for seeing Red Kites.

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Machynlleth to Bryn Coch Bach.

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iantoandsue

Distance

6.90mi

Elevation +

974f

TrailRank

15

Follow Glyndwr's Way to south of Machynlleth and then return on track and farm roads. Take care crossing golf course as you return to Mach.

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Machynlleth to Llyn Glanmerin

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iantoandsue

Distance

4.92mi

Elevation +

833f

TrailRank

13

A pleasant little run to the S of Mach. The highlight is Llyn Glanmerin which in mid/late July should be covered in Lilies.

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Bont-goch - Llyn Syfydrin.

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iantoandsue

Distance

8.30mi

Elevation +

873f

TrailRank

12

This route is great fun but be prepared to get your feet wet and remember that it does go to c. 400 metres so in poor weather you may need a map and compass. This area is included in TAN-8 so may well be industrialised f...

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Llangollen Fell Race (Gales)

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Francesc Caro

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Distance

17.18mi

Elevation +

2493f

TrailRank

31

La carrera de Llangollen Fell es una carrera de 17 millas de caída y sendero que abarca alrededor de 3000 pies de elevación, disfrutando de las hermosas vistas de Trevor Rocks, Eglwyseg Mountain, Rhuabon Mountain y luego...

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Yr Wyddfa

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CorrerAsturias

Distance

10.31mi

Elevation +

3320f

TrailRank

30

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Snowdonia (en galés: Eryri) es una región montañosa en el noroeste de Gales y un parque nacional, de 2130 km² de superficie, desde 1951. Su nombre viene de Snowdon, en galés Yr Wyddfa, la montaña más alta de Gales con un...

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