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The best running trails in Cornwall

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Running in Cornwall 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 Cornwall—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: October 14, 2025

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1. Route 1: Mermaids and seals between Zennor and Saint-Ives — Running around Land's End

20.7km

02:31

350m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Coast & canal loop from Bude

9.19km

00:59

100m

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

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3. Polkerris & Gribbin Head loop from Fowey

12.5km

01:30

230m

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

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4. Fowey & Gribbon Head loop

11.3km

01:22

210m

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

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5. St Ives loop to Pen Enys Point & Treveal — Cornwall

11.4km

01:19

180m

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

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6. St Anthony Head loop — Roseland Peninsula

9.56km

01:08

130m

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

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7. Charlestown loop to Pentewan & London Apprentice — Cornwall

16.7km

01:55

240m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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8. Falmouth loop to Trefusis Point & Penarrow Point

16.3km

01:43

140m

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

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9. The Camel Trail & Bishop's Wood loop from Wadebridge

9.48km

01:06

160m

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

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10. Circuit 5: In the Footsteps of Artists — Running around Land's End

7.98km

00:58

170m

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

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The best running trails in Cornwall

1. Route 1: Mermaids and seals between Zennor and Saint-Ives — Running around Land's End

2. Coast & canal loop from Bude

3. Polkerris & Gribbin Head loop from Fowey

4. Fowey & Gribbon Head loop

5. St Ives loop to Pen Enys Point & Treveal — Cornwall

6. St Anthony Head loop — Roseland Peninsula

7. Charlestown loop to Pentewan & London Apprentice — Cornwall

8. Falmouth loop to Trefusis Point & Penarrow Point

9. The Camel Trail & Bishop's Wood loop from Wadebridge

10. Circuit 5: In the Footsteps of Artists — Running around Land's End

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