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Running in Cumbria 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 Cumbria—and are proud to present the top 20 best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Derwent Water and Surprise View loop from Keswick — Lake District National Park
Expert
01:56
10.5 mi
Around Derwent Water from Keswick — Lake District National Park
Intermediate
01:31
8.51 mi
Fairfield Horseshoe from Ambleside — Lake District National Park
Expert
02:36
11.0 mi
Buttermere loop — Lake District National Park
Intermediate
00:51
4.75 mi
Buttermere loop — Lake District National Park
Expert
00:47
4.33 mi
Coledale Horseshoe from Braithwaite — Lake District National Park
Expert
02:26
8.85 mi
Grasmere and Rydal Water loop — Lake District National Park
Intermediate
01:07
5.82 mi
Derwent Water & Walla Crag loop from Keswick — Lake District National Park
Intermediate
01:01
5.06 mi
The Old Man, Weatherlam & the Coppermines loop from Coniston — Lake District National Park
Expert
02:18
10.3 mi
Ennerdale Water loop from Bowness — Lake District National Park
Expert
01:22
7.26 mi
Aira Force & Gowbarrow Fell loop — Lake District National Park
Expert
00:59
4.29 mi
Fishers Espresso Round
Expert
03:09
12.6 mi
Crummock Water & Rannerdale loop from Buttermere — Lake District National Park
Expert
01:35
8.11 mi
Barrow Horseshoe from Braithwaite — Lake District National Park
Expert
00:57
3.87 mi
Ullswater eastern shore loop from Glenridding — Lake District National Park
Expert
02:05
11.8 mi
Helvellyn via Striding Edge & St Sunday Crag loop from Glenridding — Lake District National Park
Expert
03:11
10.8 mi
Loweswater loop — Lake District National Park
Intermediate
00:45
4.25 mi
Thirlmere loop from Swirls — Lake District National Park
Expert
01:52
10.3 mi
Tarn Hows loop — Lake District National Park
Easy
00:19
1.87 mi
High Cup Nick & the Pennine Way loop from Dufton — North Pennines
Expert
01:55
9.65 mi

The 20 best runs in Cumbria

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    Derwent Water and Surprise View loop from Keswick — Lake District National Park

    Expert
    01:56
    10.5 mi
    5.4 mph
    950 ft
    950 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    2

    Around Derwent Water from Keswick — Lake District National Park

    Intermediate
    01:31
    8.51 mi
    5.6 mph
    450 ft
    450 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    3

    Fairfield Horseshoe from Ambleside — Lake District National Park

    Expert
    02:36
    11.0 mi
    4.2 mph
    2,850 ft
    2,850 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    4

    Buttermere loop — Lake District National Park

    Intermediate
    00:51
    4.75 mi
    5.6 mph
    200 ft
    200 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    5

    Buttermere loop — Lake District National Park

    Expert
    00:47
    4.33 mi
    5.5 mph
    200 ft
    175 ft
    Expert run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    6
    6

    Coledale Horseshoe from Braithwaite — Lake District National Park

    Expert
    02:26
    8.85 mi
    3.6 mph
    2,975 ft
    3,025 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    7

    Grasmere and Rydal Water loop — Lake District National Park

    Intermediate
    01:07
    5.82 mi
    5.3 mph
    500 ft
    500 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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    8

    Derwent Water & Walla Crag loop from Keswick — Lake District National Park

    Intermediate
    01:01
    5.06 mi
    5.0 mph
    925 ft
    950 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    9

    The Old Man, Weatherlam & the Coppermines loop from Coniston — Lake District National Park

    Expert
    02:18
    10.3 mi
    4.5 mph
    3,100 ft
    3,100 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    10
    10

    Ennerdale Water loop from Bowness — Lake District National Park

    Expert
    01:22
    7.26 mi
    5.3 mph
    350 ft
    350 ft
    Expert run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    11
    11

    Aira Force & Gowbarrow Fell loop — Lake District National Park

    Expert
    00:59
    4.29 mi
    4.4 mph
    1,000 ft
    1,000 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    12
    12

    Fishers Espresso Round

    Expert
    03:09
    12.6 mi
    4.0 mph
    3,075 ft
    3,100 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    13
    13

    Crummock Water & Rannerdale loop from Buttermere — Lake District National Park

    Expert
    01:35
    8.11 mi
    5.1 mph
    725 ft
    725 ft
    Expert run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    14
    14

    Barrow Horseshoe from Braithwaite — Lake District National Park

    Expert
    00:57
    3.87 mi
    4.1 mph
    1,200 ft
    1,200 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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    15
    15

    Ullswater eastern shore loop from Glenridding — Lake District National Park

    Expert
    02:05
    11.8 mi
    5.7 mph
    525 ft
    525 ft
    Ferry
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The Tour includes a crossing by ferry.
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    16

    Helvellyn via Striding Edge & St Sunday Crag loop from Glenridding — Lake District National Park

    Expert
    03:11
    10.8 mi
    3.4 mph
    3,625 ft
    3,625 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    17

    Loweswater loop — Lake District National Park

    Intermediate
    00:45
    4.25 mi
    5.7 mph
    250 ft
    250 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    18

    Thirlmere loop from Swirls — Lake District National Park

    Expert
    01:52
    10.3 mi
    5.5 mph
    850 ft
    825 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    19

    Tarn Hows loop — Lake District National Park

    Easy
    00:19
    1.87 mi
    5.8 mph
    100 ft
    100 ft
    Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    20

    High Cup Nick & the Pennine Way loop from Dufton — North Pennines

    Expert
    01:55
    9.65 mi
    5.0 mph
    1,425 ft
    1,425 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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