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Running Trails in Northern Ireland

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Photo: Martin Lewis (Adventure For Well-Being)

Running in Northern Ireland 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 Northern Ireland—and are proud to present the top 20 best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Easy
00:26
2.53 mi
Expert
02:02
6.06 mi
Expert
01:59
11.5 mi
Intermediate
01:23
8.27 mi
Expert
02:13
13.3 mi
Expert
01:59
11.4 mi
Easy
00:27
2.48 mi
Intermediate
01:10
6.31 mi
Intermediate
01:27
8.68 mi
Intermediate
01:08
6.40 mi
Expert
03:06
15.9 mi

The 10 best runs in Northern Ireland

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    00:26
    2.53 mi
    5.9 mph
    25 ft
    25 ft
    Easy

    255

    Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  2. 2
    02:02
    6.06 mi
    3.0 mph
    2,650 ft
    2,650 ft
    Expert

    157

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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  4. 3
    01:59
    11.5 mi
    5.8 mph
    300 ft
    300 ft
    Expert

    110

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  5. 4
    01:23
    8.27 mi
    6.0 mph
    325 ft
    325 ft
    Intermediate

    93

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  6. 5
    02:13
    13.3 mi
    6.0 mph
    275 ft
    275 ft
    Expert

    57

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  7. 6
    01:59
    11.4 mi
    5.7 mph
    375 ft
    375 ft
    Expert

    57

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  8. 7
    00:27
    2.48 mi
    5.5 mph
    75 ft
    75 ft
    Easy

    53

    Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  9. 8
    01:10
    6.31 mi
    5.4 mph
    375 ft
    375 ft
    Intermediate

    5.0

    (1)

    48

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  10. 9
    01:27
    8.68 mi
    6.0 mph
    200 ft
    200 ft
    Intermediate

    48

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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  11. 10
    01:08
    6.40 mi
    5.7 mph
    225 ft
    225 ft
    Intermediate

    45

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