Running in Norfolk 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 Norfolk—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 4, 2025

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1. River Wensum & Whitlingham Great Broad run from Norwich — The Broads

10.3km

01:04

60m

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

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2. Blakeney & Cley running loop via Blakeney Marshes — Norfolk Coast

6.02km

00:42

40m

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

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3. Cromer & Overstrand running loop via Paston Way

10.1km

01:09

90m

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

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4. Great Eastern Pingo Trail & Thompson Water loop

11.7km

01:15

30m

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

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5. Brancaster running loop via Brancaster Manor — Norfolk Coast

6.90km

00:44

50m

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

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6. Sheringham & Upper Sheringham loop via Norfolk Coastal Path — Norfolk Coast

11.8km

01:19

120m

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

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7. Burnham Overy Staithe & Holkham Hall loop from Wells-next-the-Sea — Norfolk Coast

23.9km

02:30

110m

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

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8. Holkham Beach, Wells-next-the-Sea & Holkham Hall loop from Lady Anne's Drive

17.7km

01:52

140m

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

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9. Whitlingham Great Broad & Surlingham Church Marsh run via Wherryman's Way — The Broads

16.1km

01:49

120m

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

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10. Ringstead Downs loop from Hunstanton

14.0km

01:31

80m

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

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The best running trails in Norfolk

1. River Wensum & Whitlingham Great Broad run from Norwich — The Broads

2. Blakeney & Cley running loop via Blakeney Marshes — Norfolk Coast

3. Cromer & Overstrand running loop via Paston Way

4. Great Eastern Pingo Trail & Thompson Water loop

5. Brancaster running loop via Brancaster Manor — Norfolk Coast

6. Sheringham & Upper Sheringham loop via Norfolk Coastal Path — Norfolk Coast

7. Burnham Overy Staithe & Holkham Hall loop from Wells-next-the-Sea — Norfolk Coast

8. Holkham Beach, Wells-next-the-Sea & Holkham Hall loop from Lady Anne's Drive

9. Whitlingham Great Broad & Surlingham Church Marsh run via Wherryman's Way — The Broads

10. Ringstead Downs loop from Hunstanton

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