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Herefordshire

The best running trails in Herefordshire

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Running in Herefordshire 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 Herefordshire—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 8, 2025

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1. Backney Bridge loop from Ross-on-Wye — Wye Valley

8.55km

00:57

40m

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

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2. Welsh Bicknor & Coppett Hill loop from Goodrich — Wye Valley

14.0km

01:33

260m

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

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3. Black Hill & the Cat's Back ridge from Craswall — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

7.95km

00:57

280m

290m

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

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4. Haugh Woods loop — Wye Valley

8.07km

00:56

160m

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

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5. North Hill & Worcestershire Beacon loop from Beacon Road — Malvern Hills

6.89km

00:55

310m

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

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6. Foy Bridge loop from Ross-on-Wye — Wye Valley

13.4km

01:28

140m

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

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7. Summer Hill & Worcestershire Beacon from Wyche — Malvern Hills

4.07km

00:31

180m

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

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8. Wilton Castle & Ross-on-Wye loop — Wye Valley

7.63km

00:48

60m

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

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9. Joan's Hill Farm Nature Reserve from Haugh Wood — Wye Valley

5.51km

00:41

120m

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

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10. Ross-on-Wye Parkrun loop from Walford

4.55km

00:28

30m

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

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The best running trails in Herefordshire

1. Backney Bridge loop from Ross-on-Wye — Wye Valley

2. Welsh Bicknor & Coppett Hill loop from Goodrich — Wye Valley

3. Black Hill & the Cat's Back ridge from Craswall — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

4. Haugh Woods loop — Wye Valley

5. North Hill & Worcestershire Beacon loop from Beacon Road — Malvern Hills

6. Foy Bridge loop from Ross-on-Wye — Wye Valley

7. Summer Hill & Worcestershire Beacon from Wyche — Malvern Hills

8. Wilton Castle & Ross-on-Wye loop — Wye Valley

9. Joan's Hill Farm Nature Reserve from Haugh Wood — Wye Valley

10. Ross-on-Wye Parkrun loop from Walford

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