Whatever the weather – Trail running in the UK

This wildly beautiful route in Dartmoor National Park links up southern England’s only two official ‘mountains’ (hills over 2,000 feet/610 m) on enjoyable and challenging trails.



Starting low down at Meldon Reservoir, you’ll set out on the winding singletrack of the shore path before heading up the… read more

Running the ribbon of the South West Coast Path over the highest section of the Jurassic Coast is a must for every trail runner. With the sea sparkling to one side, the lush Dorset countryside rolling away to the other, and the inviting trail stretching out ahead, this is trail running at its purest… read more

This Tour of Butser Hill begins at Queen Elizabeth Country Park and heads straight for the summit, which, at 889 feet (271 m), is the highest point on the South Downs Way National Trail and the second-highest in the South Downs National Park. From the top, there’s an amazing, long descent down the less… read more

This Tour of the Shropshire Hills explores some of the area’s best running highlights. Starting deep in steep-sided Carding Mill Valley, you’ll follow ancient tracks and trails up to the highest point of Long Mynd. Once you’ve paused to catch your breath and admire the views, there’s a glorious run downhill… read more

Starting out from the Peak District village of Edale, this run traverses the soaring spine of the Great Ridge, from Lord’s Seat in the west to Lose Hill in the east, summiting the peaks of Mam Tor and Back Tor in between. Without a doubt one of the best ridgeline runs in the country, it’s at once brilliantly… read more

Set in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Pen-y-ghent is a magnificent yet achievable mountain, its shape almost sphinx-like when viewed from the south. The steep rocky sides and summit ridge make this a thoroughly enjoyable and varied run, both as a climb or descent. The trails are good… read more

Great Gable lies at the heart of the Lake District National Park, a prominent peak rising steeply to 2,949 feet (899 m). Make sure you allow yourself time to stop at the top and take in the magnificent views across the Lake District. The rocky summit is included in both the famous running challenges… read more

This Tour around Coniston, in the Lake District’s Furness Fells, follows a challenging and exhilarating mountain horseshoe. As you run, you’ll tick off the summits and ridges that encircle Levers Water, a remote reservoir high above the lake and village of Coniston.



Starting with a gentle warm-up through… read more

The Cheviots are a wild range of hills straddling the English/Scottish border, predominantly set within Northumberland National Park. The high, rounded summits are bleak and windswept, crossed by stone flagged trails and covered in a carpet of heather, moorland grass and peat bog. This is a tough but… read more

This outstanding run combines the feel of being high on mountain summits with achievable elevation, runnable trails, steep ascents and flowing descents. Once you reach the main ridge, the views across the Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park are stunning and, on a clear day, they’ll accompany… read more

Cadair Idris is a momentous mountain, with a vast summit and amazing topography, sculpted by ancient ice to create a landscape that’s perfect for running.



This route follows the Minffordd Path to the summit, an adventurous ascent that takes in tranquil and beautiful Llyn Cau and two long, steep sections… read more

Yr Wyddfa's (Snowdon's) South Ridge is known as the Connoisseur’s Route, taking in 1.2 miles (2 km) of stunning rocky ridgeline en route to the summit. It’s even better when combined with a descent of the Watkin Path, creating a memorable run on the southern flanks of Wales' highest mountain.



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Standing at 3,983 feet (1,214 m), Ben Lawers is Scotland’s 10th-highest Munro, and one of the most scenic. This route is a fantastic run to the summit and back, starting out with a gentle climb through the picturesque nature reserve on the mountain’s lower slopes before ramping up to Beinn Ghlas, which… read more

The Càrn Mòr Dearg Arête (or CMD Arête as it’s often known) is considered by many to be the finest route to the summit of Ben Nevis, the UK’s highest mountain. The long, majestic ridgeline offers easy but engaging scrambling with stunning views of the North Face of the Ben and the adjoining valleys… read more