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Running Trails in North West England

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Running in North West England 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 North West England—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.

Around Derwent Water from Keswick — Lake District National Park
Intermediate
01:31
8.51 mi
Derwent Water and Surprise View loop from Keswick — Lake District National Park
Expert
01:56
10.5 mi
Blakemere Moss loop — Delamere Forest
Intermediate
00:41
3.89 mi
Fairfield Horseshoe from Ambleside — Lake District National Park
Expert
02:36
11.0 mi
Buttermere loop — Lake District National Park
Intermediate
00:51
4.75 mi
Buttermere loop — Lake District National Park
Expert
00:47
4.33 mi
Coledale Horseshoe from Braithwaite — Lake District National Park
Expert
02:26
8.85 mi
Grasmere and Rydal Water loop — Lake District National Park
Intermediate
01:07
5.82 mi
Ennerdale Water loop from Bowness — Lake District National Park
Expert
01:22
7.26 mi
Fishers Espresso Round
Expert
03:09
12.6 mi
Aira Force & Gowbarrow Fell loop — Lake District National Park
Expert
00:59
4.29 mi
Crummock Water & Rannerdale loop from Buttermere — Lake District National Park
Expert
02:02
10.0 mi
The Old Man, Weatherlam & the Coppermines loop from Coniston — Lake District National Park
Expert
02:18
10.3 mi
The Old Man of Coniston & Wetherlam loop from Coniston — Lake District National Park
Expert
02:02
8.56 mi
Crummock Water & Rannerdale loop from Buttermere — Lake District National Park
Expert
01:35
8.11 mi
Ullswater eastern shore loop from Glenridding — Lake District National Park
Expert
02:05
11.8 mi
Barrow Horseshoe from Braithwaite — Lake District National Park
Expert
00:57
3.87 mi
Derwent Water & Walla Crag loop from Keswick — Lake District National Park
Intermediate
01:01
5.06 mi
Blencathra & Scales Tarn loop from Comb Beck Bridge — Lake District National Park
Expert
01:22
4.45 mi
Shining Tor loop from Pym Chair — Peak District National Park
Intermediate
01:05
5.74 mi

The 20 best runs in North West England

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    Around Derwent Water from Keswick — Lake District National Park

    01:31
    8.51 mi
    5.6 mph
    450 ft
    450 ft
    Intermediate

    4.3

    (11)

    638

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    2

    Derwent Water and Surprise View loop from Keswick — Lake District National Park

    01:56
    10.5 mi
    5.4 mph
    950 ft
    950 ft
    Expert

    4.3

    (9)

    630

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    3

    Blakemere Moss loop — Delamere Forest

    00:41
    3.89 mi
    5.7 mph
    75 ft
    75 ft
    Intermediate

    5.0

    (1)

    665

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    4
    4

    Fairfield Horseshoe from Ambleside — Lake District National Park

    02:36
    11.0 mi
    4.2 mph
    2,850 ft
    2,850 ft
    Expert

    3.0

    (1)

    560

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    5
    5

    Buttermere loop — Lake District National Park

    00:51
    4.75 mi
    5.6 mph
    200 ft
    200 ft
    Intermediate

    378

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    6

    Buttermere loop — Lake District National Park

    00:47
    4.33 mi
    5.5 mph
    200 ft
    175 ft
    Expert

    368

    Expert run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    7
    7

    Coledale Horseshoe from Braithwaite — Lake District National Park

    02:26
    8.85 mi
    3.6 mph
    2,975 ft
    3,025 ft
    Expert

    5.0

    (1)

    196

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    8
    8

    Grasmere and Rydal Water loop — Lake District National Park

    01:07
    5.82 mi
    5.3 mph
    500 ft
    500 ft
    Intermediate

    4.8

    (5)

    165

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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    9
    9

    Ennerdale Water loop from Bowness — Lake District National Park

    01:22
    7.26 mi
    5.3 mph
    350 ft
    350 ft
    Expert

    162

    Expert run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    10
    10

    Fishers Espresso Round

    03:09
    12.6 mi
    4.0 mph
    3,075 ft
    3,100 ft
    Expert

    5.0

    (1)

    142

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    11
    11

    Aira Force & Gowbarrow Fell loop — Lake District National Park

    00:59
    4.29 mi
    4.4 mph
    1,000 ft
    1,000 ft
    Expert

    4.0

    (2)

    127

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    12
    12

    Crummock Water & Rannerdale loop from Buttermere — Lake District National Park

    02:02
    10.0 mi
    4.9 mph
    975 ft
    975 ft
    Expert

    120

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    13
    13

    The Old Man, Weatherlam & the Coppermines loop from Coniston — Lake District National Park

    02:18
    10.3 mi
    4.5 mph
    3,100 ft
    3,100 ft
    Expert

    104

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    14
    14

    The Old Man of Coniston & Wetherlam loop from Coniston — Lake District National Park

    02:02
    8.56 mi
    4.2 mph
    3,050 ft
    3,050 ft
    Expert

    107

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    15
    15

    Crummock Water & Rannerdale loop from Buttermere — Lake District National Park

    01:35
    8.11 mi
    5.1 mph
    725 ft
    725 ft
    Expert

    91

    Expert run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    16
    16

    Ullswater eastern shore loop from Glenridding — Lake District National Park

    02:05
    11.8 mi
    5.7 mph
    525 ft
    525 ft
    Ferry
    Expert

    88

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The Tour includes a crossing by ferry.
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    17
    17

    Barrow Horseshoe from Braithwaite — Lake District National Park

    00:57
    3.87 mi
    4.1 mph
    1,200 ft
    1,200 ft
    Expert

    72

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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    18
    18

    Derwent Water & Walla Crag loop from Keswick — Lake District National Park

    01:01
    5.06 mi
    5.0 mph
    925 ft
    950 ft
    Intermediate

    5.0

    (1)

    68

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    19
    19

    Blencathra & Scales Tarn loop from Comb Beck Bridge — Lake District National Park

    01:22
    4.45 mi
    3.3 mph
    1,925 ft
    1,925 ft
    Expert

    76

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    20
    20

    Shining Tor loop from Pym Chair — Peak District National Park

    01:05
    5.74 mi
    5.3 mph
    800 ft
    800 ft
    Intermediate

    5.0

    (1)

    66

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