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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 top 20 best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Cardiff Bay running loop
Intermediate
00:47
4.67 mi
Swansea Bay to Mumbles via Mumbles Hill Nature Reserve
Expert
01:51
11.0 mi
Around Llyn Padarn from Llanberis — Snowdonia National Park
Intermediate
01:01
5.31 mi
Pyg and Miners Track loop on Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) from Pen-y-Pass — Trail Running in Eryri (Snowdonia)
Expert
02:11
7.59 mi
Running loop through Bute Park along the River Taff from Cardiff Castle
Intermediate
00:41
4.05 mi
Brecon Beacons Horseshoe Ridge
Expert
02:38
13.2 mi
Caerleon Roman Amphitheatre running loop — Newport
Intermediate
01:24
8.33 mi
Moel Eilio and Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) loop from Llanberis — Trail Running in Eryri (Snowdonia)
Expert
03:27
13.7 mi
Snowdon Summit loop, Telegraph Valley & the Llanberis Path — Snowdonia National Park
Expert
02:55
11.8 mi
Coed y Brenin Goldrush Trail — Snowdonia National Park
Intermediate
01:43
8.86 mi
Bracelet Bay and Langland Bay loop from Mumbles
Intermediate
00:44
4.18 mi
South Ridge and Watkin Path loop on Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) — Trail Running in Eryri (Snowdonia)
Expert
02:27
8.68 mi
Wye valley trail to Tintern from Chepstow
Expert
02:19
12.2 mi
Talybont-on-Usk Reservoir loop along the Taff Trail — Brecon Beacons National Park
Expert
02:39
14.9 mi
Moel Famau & Foel Fenlli loop — Clwydian Range
Expert
01:05
4.90 mi
Cadair Idris loop on the Minffordd path — Snowdonia National Park
Expert
02:01
5.81 mi
Carnedd Dafydd & Carnedd Llewelyn loop from the Ogwen Valley — Snowdonia National Park
Expert
02:50
12.2 mi
Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) Horseshoe loop from Pen-y-Pass — Trail Running in Eryri (Snowdonia)
Expert
02:50
7.56 mi
Llys-y-fran Reservoir loop
Intermediate
01:14
6.27 mi
Bosherston Lily Ponds to Broadhaven South loop — Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
Intermediate
00:37
3.46 mi

The 20 best runs in Wales

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    Cardiff Bay running loop

    Intermediate
    00:47
    4.67 mi
    6.0 mph
    125 ft
    125 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    2

    Swansea Bay to Mumbles via Mumbles Hill Nature Reserve

    Expert
    01:51
    11.0 mi
    5.9 mph
    375 ft
    375 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    3

    Around Llyn Padarn from Llanberis — Snowdonia National Park

    Intermediate
    01:01
    5.31 mi
    5.3 mph
    400 ft
    400 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    4
    4

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

    Expert
    02:11
    7.59 mi
    3.5 mph
    2,225 ft
    2,275 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    5
    5

    Running loop through Bute Park along the River Taff from Cardiff Castle

    Intermediate
    00:41
    4.05 mi
    5.9 mph
    75 ft
    75 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    6
    6

    Brecon Beacons Horseshoe Ridge

    Expert
    02:38
    13.2 mi
    5.0 mph
    2,450 ft
    2,450 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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    7
    7

    Caerleon Roman Amphitheatre running loop — Newport

    Intermediate
    01:24
    8.33 mi
    5.9 mph
    250 ft
    250 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    8
    8

    Moel Eilio and Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) loop from Llanberis — Trail Running in Eryri (Snowdonia)

    Expert
    03:27
    13.7 mi
    4.0 mph
    4,475 ft
    4,475 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    9
    9

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

    Expert
    02:55
    11.8 mi
    4.0 mph
    3,600 ft
    3,600 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    10
    10

    Coed y Brenin Goldrush Trail — Snowdonia National Park

    Intermediate
    01:43
    8.86 mi
    5.1 mph
    950 ft
    975 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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    11
    11

    Bracelet Bay and Langland Bay loop from Mumbles

    Intermediate
    00:44
    4.18 mi
    5.7 mph
    350 ft
    350 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    12
    12

    South Ridge and Watkin Path loop on Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) — Trail Running in Eryri (Snowdonia)

    Expert
    02:27
    8.68 mi
    3.5 mph
    3,200 ft
    3,200 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    13
    13

    Wye valley trail to Tintern from Chepstow

    Expert
    02:19
    12.2 mi
    5.3 mph
    1,675 ft
    1,675 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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    14
    14

    Talybont-on-Usk Reservoir loop along the Taff Trail — Brecon Beacons National Park

    Expert
    02:39
    14.9 mi
    5.6 mph
    1,825 ft
    1,825 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    15
    15

    Moel Famau & Foel Fenlli loop — Clwydian Range

    Expert
    01:05
    4.90 mi
    4.5 mph
    1,125 ft
    1,125 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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    16
    16

    Cadair Idris loop on the Minffordd path — Snowdonia National Park

    Expert
    02:01
    5.81 mi
    2.9 mph
    2,600 ft
    2,600 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    17
    17

    Carnedd Dafydd & Carnedd Llewelyn loop from the Ogwen Valley — Snowdonia National Park

    Expert
    02:50
    12.2 mi
    4.3 mph
    3,050 ft
    3,050 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    18
    18

    Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) Horseshoe loop from Pen-y-Pass — Trail Running in Eryri (Snowdonia)

    Expert
    02:50
    7.56 mi
    2.7 mph
    2,725 ft
    2,750 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    19

    Llys-y-fran Reservoir loop

    Intermediate
    01:14
    6.27 mi
    5.1 mph
    425 ft
    425 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    20

    Bosherston Lily Ponds to Broadhaven South loop — Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

    Intermediate
    00:37
    3.46 mi
    5.7 mph
    150 ft
    150 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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