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Pennines Mountains

Pennines Mountains

The best running trails in the Pennines Mountains

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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.

Last updated: December 13, 2025

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1. Three Peaks Challenge — Yorkshire Dales National Park

40.6km

05:15

1,420m

1,410m

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

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

16.8km

01:56

290m

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

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3. Fairfield Horseshoe from Ambleside — Lake District National Park

17.7km

02:36

870m

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

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4. Buttermere loop — Lake District National Park

7.64km

00:51

60m

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

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5. Buttermere loop — Lake District National Park

6.97km

00:47

60m

50m

Hard 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

9.37km

01:07

150m

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

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7. Fishers Espresso Round

20.2km

03:09

940m

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

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

10.7km

01:19

450m

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

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9. Coledale Horseshoe from Braithwaite — Lake District National Park

14.2km

02:26

900m

920m

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

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10. Ennerdale Water loop from Bowness — Lake District National Park

11.7km

01:22

110m

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

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The best running trails in the Pennines Mountains

1. Three Peaks Challenge — Yorkshire Dales National Park

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

3. Fairfield Horseshoe from Ambleside — Lake District National Park

4. Buttermere loop — Lake District National Park

5. Buttermere loop — Lake District National Park

6. Grasmere and Rydal Water loop — Lake District National Park

7. Fishers Espresso Round

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

9. Coledale Horseshoe from Braithwaite — Lake District National Park

10. Ennerdale Water loop from Bowness — Lake District National Park

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