Running in Cheshire West and Chester 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 Cheshire West and Chester—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: September 28, 2025

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1. Blakemere Moss loop — Delamere Forest

6.25km

00:41

30m

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

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2. Delamere Forest loop

9.71km

01:07

110m

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

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3. Chemistry Lock loop from Chester

40.3km

04:10

170m

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

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4. Stanley Hill Bike Skills Area – Blakemere Lake loop from Manley

16.6km

01:46

110m

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

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5. Chester Old Port loop from Chester

12.8km

01:20

70m

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

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6. Stanley Hill Bike Skills Area – Delamere Forest loop from Delamere

20.7km

02:15

230m

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

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7. Delamere Forest – Blakemere Lake loop from Delamere

14.1km

01:31

150m

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

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8. View from Helsby Hill Monument loop from Delamere

10.5km

01:09

130m

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

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9. Cheshire Lookout Tower loop from Helsby

15.6km

01:47

360m

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

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10. Cheshire Lookout Tower loop from Frodsham

17.0km

02:01

440m

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

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The best running trails in Cheshire West and Chester

1. Blakemere Moss loop — Delamere Forest

2. Delamere Forest loop

3. Chemistry Lock loop from Chester

4. Stanley Hill Bike Skills Area – Blakemere Lake loop from Manley

5. Chester Old Port loop from Chester

6. Stanley Hill Bike Skills Area – Delamere Forest loop from Delamere

7. Delamere Forest – Blakemere Lake loop from Delamere

8. View from Helsby Hill Monument loop from Delamere

9. Cheshire Lookout Tower loop from Helsby

10. Cheshire Lookout Tower loop from Frodsham

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