Running in the Pennines Mountains 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 the Pennines Mountains—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.

Three Peaks Challenge — Yorkshire Dales National Park	Expert 05:15 40.6km
Derwent Water and Surprise View loop from Keswick — Lake District National Park	Expert 01:56 16.8km
Fairfield Horseshoe from Ambleside — Lake District National Park	Expert 02:36 17.7km
Buttermere loop — Lake District National Park	Intermediate 00:51 7.64km
Buttermere loop — Lake District National Park	Expert 00:47 6.97km
Grasmere and Rydal Water loop — Lake District National Park	Intermediate 01:07 9.37km
Pen-y-Ghent loop from Horton-in-Ribblesdale — Yorkshire Dales National Park	Expert 01:19 10.7km
Fishers Espresso Round	Expert 03:09 20.2km
Coledale Horseshoe from Braithwaite — Lake District National Park	Expert 02:26 14.2km

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Three Peaks Challenge — Yorkshire Dales National Park
05:15
40.6km
7:45/km
1,420m
1,410m
Expert
4.4
(8)
1,628
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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Derwent Water and Surprise View loop from Keswick — Lake District National Park
01:56
16.8km
6:52/km
290m
290m
Expert
4.4
(17)
952
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Fairfield Horseshoe from Ambleside — Lake District National Park
02:36
17.7km
8:51/km
870m
870m
Expert
4.0
(6)
857
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
00:51
7.64km
6:43/km
60m
60m
Intermediate
5.0
(4)
512
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5
Buttermere loop — Lake District National Park
00:47
6.97km
6:45/km
60m
50m
Expert
5.0
(4)
510
Expert run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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6
Grasmere and Rydal Water loop — Lake District National Park
01:07
9.37km
7:06/km
150m
150m
Intermediate
4.7
(6)
259
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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7
Pen-y-Ghent loop from Horton-in-Ribblesdale — Yorkshire Dales National Park
01:19
10.7km
7:25/km
450m
450m
Expert
5.0
(7)
327
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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8
Fishers Espresso Round
03:09
20.2km
9:21/km
940m
940m
Expert
4.5
(2)
273
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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9
Coledale Horseshoe from Braithwaite — Lake District National Park
02:26
14.2km
10:14/km
900m
920m
Expert
5.0
(2)
253
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.