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The best running trails in the East Of England

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Running in the East Of 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 the East Of England—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: November 30, 2025

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1. Grafham Water running loop

14.1km

01:35

70m

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

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2. Alton Water loop from Tattingstone

11.8km

01:14

50m

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

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3. River Wensum & Whitlingham Great Broad run from Norwich — The Broads

10.3km

01:04

60m

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

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4. Ivinghoe Beacon & the Ridgeway Trail loop from Tring station — Chilterns

14.3km

01:38

270m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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5. The Backs, Cambridge – Rowing Clubs on the River Cam loop from Trumpington

16.4km

01:42

50m

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

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6. Blakeney & Cley running loop via Blakeney Marshes — Norfolk Coast

6.02km

00:42

40m

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

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7. Ickworth Park loop from Horringer

11.0km

01:14

110m

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

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8. The River Cam & college loop from Cambridge

8.53km

00:53

20m

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

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9. Thetford Forest Fir Trail loop — The Brecks

11.7km

01:20

80m

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

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10. St Ives to Houghton Mill loop

9.67km

01:02

20m

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

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The best running trails in the East Of England

1. Grafham Water running loop

2. Alton Water loop from Tattingstone

3. River Wensum & Whitlingham Great Broad run from Norwich — The Broads

4. Ivinghoe Beacon & the Ridgeway Trail loop from Tring station — Chilterns

5. The Backs, Cambridge – Rowing Clubs on the River Cam loop from Trumpington

6. Blakeney & Cley running loop via Blakeney Marshes — Norfolk Coast

7. Ickworth Park loop from Horringer

8. The River Cam & college loop from Cambridge

9. Thetford Forest Fir Trail loop — The Brecks

10. St Ives to Houghton Mill loop

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