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The best running trails in Kent

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Running in Kent 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 Kent—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 16, 2025

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1. Deal Pier via Deal Castle from Kingsdown

11.0km

01:09

60m

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

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2. Bedgebury Pinetum loop — High Weald

11.3km

01:12

130m

140m

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

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3. Knole Park & Ightham Mote loop from Sevenoaks — Kent Downs

16.9km

01:57

260m

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

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4. Monk Wood loop from Bluebell Hill — Kent Downs

10.4km

01:11

160m

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

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5. Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve loop from Otford — Kent Downs

9.30km

00:59

60m

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

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6. The Saxon Shore Way loop from Dover — Kent Downs

21.3km

02:31

410m

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

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7. Sole Street to Dode Church via Ranscombe Farm Nature Reserve loop —

18.3km

02:05

260m

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

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8. Aycliffe to East Cliff loop — Kent Downs

15.3km

01:49

360m

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

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9. Wye Downs loop from Coldharbour Lane — North Downs

7.58km

00:54

140m

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

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10. Lullingstone Country Park loop from Eynsford — Kent Downs

11.0km

01:15

160m

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

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The best running trails in Kent

1. Deal Pier via Deal Castle from Kingsdown

2. Bedgebury Pinetum loop — High Weald

3. Knole Park & Ightham Mote loop from Sevenoaks — Kent Downs

4. Monk Wood loop from Bluebell Hill — Kent Downs

5. Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve loop from Otford — Kent Downs

6. The Saxon Shore Way loop from Dover — Kent Downs

7. Sole Street to Dode Church via Ranscombe Farm Nature Reserve loop —

8. Aycliffe to East Cliff loop — Kent Downs

9. Wye Downs loop from Coldharbour Lane — North Downs

10. Lullingstone Country Park loop from Eynsford — Kent Downs

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