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Craven

Yorkshire And The Humber

Craven

The best running trails in Craven

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Running in Craven 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 Craven—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 23, 2025

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1. Three Peaks Challenge — Yorkshire Dales National Park

40.6km

05:15

1,420m

1,410m

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

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2. Pen-y-Ghent loop from Horton-in-Ribblesdale — Yorkshire Dales National Park

10.7km

01:19

450m

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

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3. Simon's Seat & River Wharfe loop from Bolton Abbey — Yorkshire Dales National Park

18.4km

02:11

490m

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

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4. Goredale Scar scramble, Malham Tarn & Malham Cove loop — Yorkshire Dales National Park

11.6km

01:28

210m

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

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5. Hellifield Crag and Embsay Crag loop from Embsay Reservoir — Yorkshire Dales National Park

10.3km

01:19

270m

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

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6. Ingleborough and Thornton Force loop from Ingleton — Yorkshire Dales National Park

19.9km

02:49

740m

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

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7. Pen-y-Ghent loop from Dale Head — Yorkshire Dales National Park

16.3km

02:01

430m

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

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8. Malham Tarn loop — Yorkshire Dales National Park

10.4km

01:10

140m

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

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9. Ebolton Hill and Rylstone Cross loop from Cracoe — Yorkshire Dales National Park

15.0km

01:49

350m

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

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10. The Strid and Middle Hare Head loop from Bolton Abbey — Yorkshire Dales National Park

11.9km

01:21

250m

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

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The best running trails in Craven

1. Three Peaks Challenge — Yorkshire Dales National Park

2. Pen-y-Ghent loop from Horton-in-Ribblesdale — Yorkshire Dales National Park

3. Simon's Seat & River Wharfe loop from Bolton Abbey — Yorkshire Dales National Park

4. Goredale Scar scramble, Malham Tarn & Malham Cove loop — Yorkshire Dales National Park

5. Hellifield Crag and Embsay Crag loop from Embsay Reservoir — Yorkshire Dales National Park

6. Ingleborough and Thornton Force loop from Ingleton — Yorkshire Dales National Park

7. Pen-y-Ghent loop from Dale Head — Yorkshire Dales National Park

8. Malham Tarn loop — Yorkshire Dales National Park

9. Ebolton Hill and Rylstone Cross loop from Cracoe — Yorkshire Dales National Park

10. The Strid and Middle Hare Head loop from Bolton Abbey — Yorkshire Dales National Park

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