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Bridgend

The best running trails around Bridgend

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Running around Bridgend 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 around Bridgend—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: December 8, 2025

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1. View of Rest Bay – Memorial Stone loop from Porthcawl

7.98km

00:50

50m

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

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2. View of Rest Bay – Memorial Stone loop from South Cornelly

14.1km

01:28

70m

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

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3. Coney Beach loop from Porthcawl

6.38km

00:40

30m

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

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4. Candleston Castle loop from Newton

9.44km

01:08

80m

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

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5. Running loop from Ogmore Village

8.45km

01:02

110m

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

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6. Memorial Stone – View of Rest Bay loop from Kenfig

17.3km

01:52

80m

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

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7. Merthyr Mawr Pond – Candleston Castle loop from Bridgend

9.82km

01:03

50m

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

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8. Running loop from Porthcawl

5.73km

00:36

30m

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

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9. Eye Mural at Craig yr Aber loop from Pen y Bryn

9.24km

01:12

220m

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

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10. Trecco Bay loop from Newton

5.33km

00:34

20m

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

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The best running trails around Bridgend

1. View of Rest Bay – Memorial Stone loop from Porthcawl

2. View of Rest Bay – Memorial Stone loop from South Cornelly

3. Coney Beach loop from Porthcawl

4. Candleston Castle loop from Newton

5. Running loop from Ogmore Village

6. Memorial Stone – View of Rest Bay loop from Kenfig

7. Merthyr Mawr Pond – Candleston Castle loop from Bridgend

8. Running loop from Porthcawl

9. Eye Mural at Craig yr Aber loop from Pen y Bryn

10. Trecco Bay loop from Newton

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