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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 top 20 best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Pendle Hill loop from Barley — Forest of Bowland
Expert
01:03
4.89 mi
Williamson Park & the Ashton Memorial loop — Lancaster
Easy
00:20
1.85 mi
Rivington Pike & Moor loop
Expert
01:14
6.36 mi
Rivington Pike & Winter Hill loop from Rivington Country Park
Expert
01:32
8.17 mi
Avenham & Miller Parks loop from Preston
Intermediate
00:45
4.48 mi
Silverdale to Burton Well Wood loop – Arnside and Silverdale AONB
Intermediate
00:57
5.41 mi
Clougha Pike, Ward's Stone & Wolfhole Crag Ridge loop from the Jubilee Tower — Forest of Bowland
Expert
03:41
18.1 mi
Dunsop Bridge & River Hodder loop — Forest of Bowland
Expert
02:12
11.2 mi
Warton Crag loop – Arnside and Silverdale AONB
Easy
00:26
2.35 mi
The Wyre Way loop from Dolphinholme — Forest of Bowland
Expert
02:24
13.4 mi
Eaves Wood to Gait Barrow loop – Arnside and Silverdale AONB
Intermediate
00:57
5.32 mi
Running loop from Burnley Wood
Easy
00:31
3.06 mi
Williamson Park – Ashton Memorial loop from Bowerham
Intermediate
00:39
3.64 mi
Eric Morecambe – Midland Hotel loop from Poulton-le-Sands
Intermediate
00:41
4.14 mi
Fairhaven Lake loop from Fairhaven
Intermediate
01:04
6.40 mi
Fairhaven Lake loop from Lytham
Intermediate
00:56
5.64 mi
Lune Aqueduct – Bull Beck Home Lane loop from Lancaster
Expert
03:03
18.0 mi
Running loop from Low Moor
Intermediate
00:57
5.70 mi
Rivington Pike loop from Rivington
Expert
01:15
6.70 mi
Waddow Hall – River Ribble Waddington Bridge loop from Clitheroe
Expert
01:52
11.2 mi

The 20 best runs in Lancashire

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    1

    Pendle Hill loop from Barley — Forest of Bowland

    01:03
    4.89 mi
    4.7 mph
    1,025 ft
    1,025 ft
    Expert

    56

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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    2
    2

    Williamson Park & the Ashton Memorial loop — Lancaster

    00:20
    1.85 mi
    5.6 mph
    125 ft
    150 ft
    Easy

    49

    Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    3
    3

    Rivington Pike & Moor loop

    01:14
    6.36 mi
    5.2 mph
    1,100 ft
    1,100 ft
    Expert

    4.0

    (2)

    31

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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    4
    4

    Rivington Pike & Winter Hill loop from Rivington Country Park

    01:32
    8.17 mi
    5.3 mph
    1,225 ft
    1,225 ft
    Expert

    4.0

    (2)

    27

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    5
    5

    Avenham & Miller Parks loop from Preston

    00:45
    4.48 mi
    6.0 mph
    125 ft
    125 ft
    Intermediate

    12

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    6
    6

    Silverdale to Burton Well Wood loop – Arnside and Silverdale AONB

    00:57
    5.41 mi
    5.7 mph
    375 ft
    400 ft
    Intermediate

    12

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    7
    7

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

    03:41
    18.1 mi
    4.9 mph
    1,925 ft
    1,925 ft
    Expert

    9

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    8
    8

    Dunsop Bridge & River Hodder loop — Forest of Bowland

    02:12
    11.2 mi
    5.1 mph
    1,275 ft
    1,275 ft
    Expert

    5

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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    9
    9

    Warton Crag loop – Arnside and Silverdale AONB

    00:26
    2.35 mi
    5.4 mph
    325 ft
    325 ft
    Easy

    2

    Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    10
    10

    The Wyre Way loop from Dolphinholme — Forest of Bowland

    02:24
    13.4 mi
    5.6 mph
    1,050 ft
    1,050 ft
    Expert

    1

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    11
    11

    Eaves Wood to Gait Barrow loop – Arnside and Silverdale AONB

    00:57
    5.32 mi
    5.6 mph
    225 ft
    225 ft
    Intermediate

    1

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    12
    12

    Running loop from Burnley Wood

    00:31
    3.06 mi
    5.9 mph
    175 ft
    175 ft
    Easy

    5.0

    (1)

    293

    Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    13
    13

    Williamson Park – Ashton Memorial loop from Bowerham

    00:39
    3.64 mi
    5.6 mph
    350 ft
    350 ft
    Intermediate

    5.0

    (1)

    274

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    14
    14

    Eric Morecambe – Midland Hotel loop from Poulton-le-Sands

    00:41
    4.14 mi
    6.0 mph
    50 ft
    50 ft
    Intermediate

    5.0

    (1)

    261

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    15
    15

    Fairhaven Lake loop from Fairhaven

    01:04
    6.40 mi
    6.0 mph
    100 ft
    100 ft
    Intermediate

    3.0

    (1)

    243

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    16
    16

    Fairhaven Lake loop from Lytham

    00:56
    5.64 mi
    6.0 mph
    75 ft
    75 ft
    Intermediate

    3.0

    (1)

    228

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    17
    17

    Lune Aqueduct – Bull Beck Home Lane loop from Lancaster

    03:03
    18.0 mi
    5.9 mph
    525 ft
    525 ft
    Expert

    222

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    18
    18

    Running loop from Low Moor

    00:57
    5.70 mi
    6.0 mph
    175 ft
    175 ft
    Intermediate

    206

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    19
    19

    Rivington Pike loop from Rivington

    01:15
    6.70 mi
    5.4 mph
    1,100 ft
    1,100 ft
    Expert

    203

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    20
    20

    Waddow Hall – River Ribble Waddington Bridge loop from Clitheroe

    01:52
    11.2 mi
    6.0 mph
    350 ft
    350 ft
    Expert

    201

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