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The best running trails in Wales

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155,137

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9,832

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Running in Wales 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 Wales—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 20, 2025

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1. Swansea Bay to Mumbles via Mumbles Hill Nature Reserve

17.7km

01:51

120m

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

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457

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2. Pyg and Miners Track loop on Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) from Pen-y-Pass — Trail Running in Eryri (Snowdonia)

12.2km

02:11

680m

690m

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

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3. Around Llyn Padarn from Llanberis — Snowdonia National Park

8.54km

01:01

120m

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

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432

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4. Snowdon Summit loop, Telegraph Valley & the Llanberis Path — Snowdonia National Park

18.9km

02:55

1,100m

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

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369

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5. Brecon Beacons Horseshoe Ridge

21.2km

02:38

740m

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

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448

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6. Cardiff Bay running loop

7.51km

00:47

40m

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

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5.0

(5)

346

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7. Pen y Fan & Cribyn loop from Pont Cwmyedwen — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

20.1km

02:32

740m

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

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8. Pen y Fan, Cribyn & Fan y Big loop from Storey Arms — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

17.7km

02:33

1,000m

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

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236

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9. Wye valley trail to Tintern from Chepstow

19.7km

02:19

510m

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

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235

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10. Moel Eilio loop from Llanberis — Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park

13.5km

01:47

650m

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

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The best running trails in Wales

1. Swansea Bay to Mumbles via Mumbles Hill Nature Reserve

2. Pyg and Miners Track loop on Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) from Pen-y-Pass — Trail Running in Eryri (Snowdonia)

3. Around Llyn Padarn from Llanberis — Snowdonia National Park

4. Snowdon Summit loop, Telegraph Valley & the Llanberis Path — Snowdonia National Park

5. Brecon Beacons Horseshoe Ridge

6. Cardiff Bay running loop

7. Pen y Fan & Cribyn loop from Pont Cwmyedwen — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

8. Pen y Fan, Cribyn & Fan y Big loop from Storey Arms — Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) National Park

9. Wye valley trail to Tintern from Chepstow

10. Moel Eilio loop from Llanberis — Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park

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