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The best running trails in Cambridgeshire

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Running in Cambridgeshire is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Cambridgeshire—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: December 2, 2025

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1. Grafham Water running loop

14.1km

01:35

70m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. The Backs, Cambridge – Rowing Clubs on the River Cam loop from Trumpington

16.4km

01:42

50m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. The River Cam & college loop from Cambridge

8.53km

00:53

20m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. St Ives to Houghton Mill loop

9.67km

01:02

20m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. The Backs, Cambridge – Great St Mary's Church loop from Cambridge

17.4km

01:48

50m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Leverington to Newton loop

11.5km

01:11

20m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Godmanchester Nature Reserve, Houghton Meadows & the River Great Ouse loop from St Ives

15.3km

01:38

30m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Paxton Pits Nature Reserve from St Neots

11.7km

01:15

20m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Lode & Bottisham Fens loop from Waterbeach

12.9km

01:24

20m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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10. Paxton Pits running loop

5.23km

00:33

10m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in Cambridgeshire

1. Grafham Water running loop

2. The Backs, Cambridge – Rowing Clubs on the River Cam loop from Trumpington

3. The River Cam & college loop from Cambridge

4. St Ives to Houghton Mill loop

5. The Backs, Cambridge – Great St Mary's Church loop from Cambridge

6. Leverington to Newton loop

7. Godmanchester Nature Reserve, Houghton Meadows & the River Great Ouse loop from St Ives

8. Paxton Pits Nature Reserve from St Neots

9. Lode & Bottisham Fens loop from Waterbeach

10. Paxton Pits running loop

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