The best running trails in the United Kingdom
4.4
(347)
24,236
runners
165,946
runs
Last updated: November 11, 2025
4.6
(42)
3,303
runners
1. Thames Path loop from Charing Cross — Greater London
8.43km
00:53
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(20)
2,706
runners
2. Tamsin Trail loop — Richmond Park
14.5km
01:42
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
(15)
2,325
runners
3. Tamsin Trail loop from Richmond Gate — Richmond Park, London
11.7km
01:25
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.4
(8)
1,648
runners
4. Three Peaks Challenge — Yorkshire Dales National Park
40.6km
05:15
1,420m
1,410m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
4.3
(4)
1,175
runners
5. Carsington Water circular run
12.3km
01:26
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.3
(18)
963
runners
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(4)
1,077
runners
7. Swansea Bay to Mumbles via Mumbles Hill Nature Reserve
17.7km
01:51
120m
120m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.5
(2)
1,004
runners
8. Blakemere Moss loop — Delamere Forest
6.25km
00:41
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.0
(6)
861
runners
9. Fairfield Horseshoe from Ambleside — Lake District National Park
17.7km
02:36
870m
870m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
4.5
(4)
878
runners
10. Ben Nevis from Glen Nevis
15.0km
03:15
1,310m
1,310m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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