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The best running trails in Suffolk

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Running in Suffolk 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 Suffolk—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 12, 2025

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1. Alton Water loop from Tattingstone

11.8km

01:14

50m

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

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2. Ickworth Park loop from Horringer

11.0km

01:14

110m

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

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3. Thetford Forest Fir Trail loop — The Brecks

11.7km

01:20

80m

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

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4. Thorpeness loop from Aldeburgh — Suffolk Coast & Heaths

7.77km

00:51

10m

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

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5. Arger Fen & Spouse's Vale from Nayland loop — Dedham Vale

21.8km

02:18

160m

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

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Peddars Way (National Trail)

Hiking Collection by

Norfolk Coast

Wolf Way – bikepacking the best of Suffolk

Cycling Collection by

Wolf Way

A river walk of artistic beauty – Stour Valley Path

Hiking Collection by

Alex Foxfield

Explore Suffolk’s coast, forests and ancient heaths — Sandlings Walk

Hiking Collection by

Alex Foxfield

Rare wildlife, rich history and heavenly hiking – Hereward Way

Hiking Collection by

Dan Hobson

Following Roman roads across England — hiking the Greater Ridgeway

Hiking Collection by

Kit P

Windmills, meadows and the River Waveney — hiking the Angles Way

Hiking Collection by

Kit P

English Channel to North Sea — cycle the Greater Ridgeway Trail

Mountain Biking Collection by

Katherine Moore

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The best running trails in Suffolk

1. Alton Water loop from Tattingstone

2. Ickworth Park loop from Horringer

3. Thetford Forest Fir Trail loop — The Brecks

4. Thorpeness loop from Aldeburgh — Suffolk Coast & Heaths

5. Arger Fen & Spouse's Vale from Nayland loop — Dedham Vale

6. Aldeburgh to Sizewell running loop via Thorpeness — Suffolk Coast & Heaths

7. Walberswick & Corporation Marshes loop from Southwold - Suffolk Coast and Heaths

8. Dunwich Heath & Minsmere Nature Reserve loop from Sizewell — Suffolk Coast & Heath

9. Martlesham creek & Kyson Point loop from Woodbridge — Suffolk Coast & Heaths

10. St Edmund Way & Nowton Park loop from Abbey Gardens

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