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Dorset

The best running trails in Dorset

2,515runs

4.3

(394)

39,680 people ran here

Running in Dorset 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 Dorset—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.

Isle of Portland loop from Chesil Beach
Expert

02:27

20.5km

Old Harry Rocks loop from Corfe Castle — Dorset
Expert

02:48

23.5km

Durdle Door & the Man o' War cove loop
Expert

01:56

16.0km

Chaldon Down, Ringstead Bay & Durdle Door loop — Jurassic Coast
Expert

01:55

16.1km

Golden Cap & the South West Coast Path loop from Langdon Hill
Intermediate

01:22

10.3km

Old Harry Rocks & the Purbeck Way loop from Knoll Beach, Studland — Isle of Purbeck
Intermediate

01:05

9.62km

Corfe Castle & Knowle Hill loop — Isle of Purbeck
Intermediate

01:05

8.75km

Uplyme & Lyme Regis loop — East Devon
Intermediate

00:58

8.76km

The Lawrence of Arabia Trail — loop from Bovington
Intermediate

01:12

11.1km

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    Isle of Portland loop from Chesil Beach

    02:27

    20.5km

    7:10/km

    280m

    280m

    Expert

    4.2

    (10)

    391

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  2. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    2
    2

    Old Harry Rocks loop from Corfe Castle — Dorset

    02:48

    23.5km

    7:09/km

    450m

    450m

    Expert

    5.0

    (2)

    146

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

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  4. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    3
    3

    Durdle Door & the Man o' War cove loop

    01:56

    16.0km

    7:13/km

    360m

    360m

    Expert

    4.6

    (5)

    94

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
  5. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    4
    4

    Chaldon Down, Ringstead Bay & Durdle Door loop — Jurassic Coast

    01:55

    16.1km

    7:06/km

    340m

    350m

    Expert

    4.3

    (3)

    89

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
  6. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    5
    5

    Golden Cap & the South West Coast Path loop from Langdon Hill

    01:22

    10.3km

    7:53/km

    270m

    270m

    Intermediate

    4.7

    (3)

    60

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
  7. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    6
    6

    Old Harry Rocks & the Purbeck Way loop from Knoll Beach, Studland — Isle of Purbeck

    01:05

    9.62km

    6:48/km

    170m

    170m

    Intermediate

    5.0

    (2)

    61

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
  8. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    7
    7

    Corfe Castle & Knowle Hill loop — Isle of Purbeck

    01:05

    8.75km

    7:24/km

    160m

    160m

    Intermediate

    3.0

    (1)

    58

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
  9. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    8
    8

    Uplyme & Lyme Regis loop — East Devon

    00:58

    8.76km

    6:40/km

    170m

    170m

    Intermediate

    4.0

    (3)

    38

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  10. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    9
    9

    The Lawrence of Arabia Trail — loop from Bovington

    01:12

    11.1km

    6:31/km

    90m

    90m

    Intermediate

    35

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
10
10

Blandford Forum and Bryanston loop from Durweston — Dorset

01:17

11.9km

6:31/km

140m

140m

Intermediate

26

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

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