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The best running trails around Plymouth

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Running around Plymouth 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 around Plymouth—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 5, 2025

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1. Plymouth Hoe & Sutton Harbour Marina loop

3.06km

00:19

30m

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

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2. Plymouth Barbican – View of the Royal Citadel loop from Greenbank

9.89km

01:06

60m

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

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3. Saltram Wood loop from Underwood

7.71km

00:50

80m

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

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4. Dewerstone Woods loop from Austin Farm

21.0km

02:19

290m

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

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5. Shipwrecks of Hooe Lake loop from Oreston

11.3km

01:12

70m

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

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6. Peregrine Falcon viewing spot – Henroost Wood loop from Deer Park

14.6km

01:40

180m

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

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7. Running loop from Laira

4.21km

00:27

30m

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

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8. Colwill Wood – Henroost Wood loop from Mainstone

10.1km

01:09

170m

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

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9. Saltram Wood loop from St.Judes

11.0km

01:10

100m

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

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10. Plymouth Barbican – View of the Royal Citadel loop from Dockyard

17.4km

01:54

150m

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

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The best running trails around Plymouth

1. Plymouth Hoe & Sutton Harbour Marina loop

2. Plymouth Barbican – View of the Royal Citadel loop from Greenbank

3. Saltram Wood loop from Underwood

4. Dewerstone Woods loop from Austin Farm

5. Shipwrecks of Hooe Lake loop from Oreston

6. Peregrine Falcon viewing spot – Henroost Wood loop from Deer Park

7. Running loop from Laira

8. Colwill Wood – Henroost Wood loop from Mainstone

9. Saltram Wood loop from St.Judes

10. Plymouth Barbican – View of the Royal Citadel loop from Dockyard

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