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The best running trails around Darlington

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Running around Darlington 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 around Darlington—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 19, 2025

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1. Joseph Pease Statue – Darlington Clock Tower loop from Darlington

24.4km

02:36

110m

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

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2. South Park Lake loop from Skerne Park

3.90km

00:24

20m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Cemetery Lane Park loop from Hummersknott

6.11km

00:41

30m

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

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4. River Skerne – Park House and Clock Tower loop from Blackwell

5.23km

00:33

30m

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

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5. Running loop from Hummersknott

6.23km

00:41

30m

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

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6. Darlington Clock Tower – Joseph Pease Statue loop from Darlington

10.7km

01:07

60m

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

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7. Running loop from Cockerton

5.69km

00:36

20m

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

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8. Running loop from Haughton Le Skerne

7.75km

00:48

40m

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

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9. Running loop from Pierremont

16.4km

01:46

60m

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

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10. Redworth Wood loop from Heighington

7.52km

00:48

80m

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

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The best running trails around Darlington

1. Joseph Pease Statue – Darlington Clock Tower loop from Darlington

2. South Park Lake loop from Skerne Park

3. Cemetery Lane Park loop from Hummersknott

4. River Skerne – Park House and Clock Tower loop from Blackwell

5. Running loop from Hummersknott

6. Darlington Clock Tower – Joseph Pease Statue loop from Darlington

7. Running loop from Cockerton

8. Running loop from Haughton Le Skerne

9. Running loop from Pierremont

10. Redworth Wood loop from Heighington

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