Running in South Gloucestershire 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 South Gloucestershire—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 3, 2025

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1. Tormarton & Dodington running loop — The Cotswolds

6.97km

00:45

100m

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

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2. Eastville Lake – Snuff Mills loop from Staple Hill

12.2km

01:18

100m

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

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3. Wapping Wharf loop from Staple Hill

17.9km

01:51

120m

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

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4. Little Sodbury Hill Fort – Chipping Sodbury War Memorial loop from Chipping Sodbury

13.6km

01:28

130m

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

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5. St George's Park – Greenbank Cemetery loop from Wick

20.7km

02:11

130m

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

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6. Cole's Brake – Thornbury Castle Hotel loop from Thornbury

16.2km

01:49

110m

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

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7. Hinton Hill – Ravens Rock loop from Doynton

18.8km

02:04

240m

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

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8. Tennant's Wood loop from Oldland Common

8.80km

00:55

50m

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

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9. Boathouse and Swan Pond – View of Wotton-under-Edge loop from Old Sodbury

33.6km

03:56

610m

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

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10. Well Clump loop from Marshfield

24.4km

02:50

330m

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

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The best running trails in South Gloucestershire

1. Tormarton & Dodington running loop — The Cotswolds

2. Eastville Lake – Snuff Mills loop from Staple Hill

3. Wapping Wharf loop from Staple Hill

4. Little Sodbury Hill Fort – Chipping Sodbury War Memorial loop from Chipping Sodbury

5. St George's Park – Greenbank Cemetery loop from Wick

6. Cole's Brake – Thornbury Castle Hotel loop from Thornbury

7. Hinton Hill – Ravens Rock loop from Doynton

8. Tennant's Wood loop from Oldland Common

9. Boathouse and Swan Pond – View of Wotton-under-Edge loop from Old Sodbury

10. Well Clump loop from Marshfield

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