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Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

Yorkshire And The Humber

North Yorkshire

The best running trails in North Yorkshire

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Running in North Yorkshire 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 North Yorkshire—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 14, 2025

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1. Three Peaks Challenge — Yorkshire Dales National Park

40.6km

05:15

1,420m

1,410m

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

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2. Low Dalby Park Run

5.54km

00:36

50m

60m

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

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3. Pen-y-Ghent loop from Horton-in-Ribblesdale — Yorkshire Dales National Park

10.7km

01:19

450m

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

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164

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4. Simon's Seat & River Wharfe loop from Bolton Abbey — Yorkshire Dales National Park

18.4km

02:11

490m

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

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5. 10km Staindale Running Route

9.78km

01:09

120m

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

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6. Whitby & Robin Hood's Bay loop — North York Moors National Park

20.7km

02:23

260m

250m

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

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7. Goredale Scar scramble, Malham Tarn & Malham Cove loop — Yorkshire Dales National Park

11.6km

01:28

210m

Expert run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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8. Captain Cook's Monument & Roseberry Topping loop from Great Ayton — North York Moors National Park

11.2km

01:26

330m

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

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9. Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Park loop

8.92km

00:58

110m

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

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10. Cinder Track and Ravenscar Radar Station loop from Ravenscar — North York Moors National Park

10.3km

01:07

140m

150m

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

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The best running trails in North Yorkshire

1. Three Peaks Challenge — Yorkshire Dales National Park

2. Low Dalby Park Run

3. Pen-y-Ghent loop from Horton-in-Ribblesdale — Yorkshire Dales National Park

4. Simon's Seat & River Wharfe loop from Bolton Abbey — Yorkshire Dales National Park

5. 10km Staindale Running Route

6. Whitby & Robin Hood's Bay loop — North York Moors National Park

7. Goredale Scar scramble, Malham Tarn & Malham Cove loop — Yorkshire Dales National Park

8. Captain Cook's Monument & Roseberry Topping loop from Great Ayton — North York Moors National Park

9. Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Park loop

10. Cinder Track and Ravenscar Radar Station loop from Ravenscar — North York Moors National Park

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