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The best running trails in Dorset

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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.

Last updated: October 20, 2025

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1. Isle of Portland loop from Chesil Beach

20.5km

02:27

280m

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

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2. Old Harry Rocks loop from Corfe Castle — Dorset

23.5km

02:48

450m

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

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3. Durdle Door & the Man o' War cove loop

16.0km

01:56

360m

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

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

16.1km

01:55

340m

350m

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

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

10.3km

01:22

270m

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

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

9.62km

01:05

170m

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

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7. Corfe Castle & Knowle Hill loop — Isle of Purbeck

8.75km

01:05

160m

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

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8. Uplyme & Lyme Regis loop — East Devon

8.76km

00:58

170m

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

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9. The Lawrence of Arabia Trail — loop from Bovington

11.1km

01:12

90m

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

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10. Blandford Forum and Bryanston loop from Durweston — Dorset

11.9km

01:17

140m

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

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The best running trails in Dorset

1. Isle of Portland loop from Chesil Beach

2. Old Harry Rocks loop from Corfe Castle — Dorset

3. Durdle Door & the Man o' War cove loop

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

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

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

7. Corfe Castle & Knowle Hill loop — Isle of Purbeck

8. Uplyme & Lyme Regis loop — East Devon

9. The Lawrence of Arabia Trail — loop from Bovington

10. Blandford Forum and Bryanston loop from Durweston — Dorset

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