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Lancashire

The best running trails in Lancashire

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Running in Lancashire 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 Lancashire—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: November 26, 2025

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1. Rivington Pike & Winter Hill loop from Rivington Country Park

13.1km

01:32

380m

370m

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

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2. Nicky Nook loop – Forest of Bowland

9.93km

01:10

230m

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

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3. Rivington Pike & Moor loop

10.2km

01:14

330m

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

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4. Pendle Hill loop from Barley — Forest of Bowland

7.87km

01:03

310m

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

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5. Avenham & Miller Parks loop from Preston

7.20km

00:45

40m

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

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6. Williamson Park & the Ashton Memorial loop — Lancaster

2.97km

00:20

40m

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

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7. Silverdale to Burton Well Wood loop – Arnside and Silverdale

8.71km

00:57

120m

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

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8. Dunsop Bridge & River Hodder loop — Forest of Bowland

18.1km

02:12

390m

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

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9. Clougha Pike, Ward's Stone & Wolfhole Crag Ridge loop from the Jubilee Tower — Forest of Bowland

29.2km

03:41

580m

590m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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10. The Wyre Way loop from Dolphinholme — Forest of Bowland

21.5km

02:24

320m

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

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The best running trails in Lancashire

1. Rivington Pike & Winter Hill loop from Rivington Country Park

2. Nicky Nook loop – Forest of Bowland

3. Rivington Pike & Moor loop

4. Pendle Hill loop from Barley — Forest of Bowland

5. Avenham & Miller Parks loop from Preston

6. Williamson Park & the Ashton Memorial loop — Lancaster

7. Silverdale to Burton Well Wood loop – Arnside and Silverdale

8. Dunsop Bridge & River Hodder loop — Forest of Bowland

9. Clougha Pike, Ward's Stone & Wolfhole Crag Ridge loop from the Jubilee Tower — Forest of Bowland

10. The Wyre Way loop from Dolphinholme — Forest of Bowland

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