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Running in North East 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 East 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.

Kielder Lakeside Way Loop — Kielder Forest Park
Expert
05:04
26.5 mi
Albert Park loop Middlesbrough
Easy
00:17
1.89 mi
Town Moor loop — Newcastle Upon Tyne
Easy
00:35
3.09 mi
Marsden & Whitburn loop from Souter Lighthouse
Intermediate
01:10
6.75 mi
Cragside Estate loop
Intermediate
01:03
5.54 mi
Warsett Hill & the Cleveland Coast loop from Saltburn-by-the-Sea
Intermediate
01:02
5.61 mi
Aykley Heads Nature Reserve & the River Wear loop from Durham
Intermediate
00:34
3.47 mi
Gibside Estate loop
Intermediate
01:05
5.29 mi
Dunstanburgh Castle loop from Craster — Northumberland Coast AONB
Intermediate
00:50
4.91 mi
Cheviot Goat Ultra loop — Northumberland National Park
Expert
12:22
57.5 mi
Hamsterley Forest Loop
Intermediate
00:59
5.10 mi
The Cheviot Horseshoe Fell Race loop from Langleeford — Northumberland National Park
Expert
02:22
9.63 mi
Penshaw Hill & Herrington Country Park loop
Intermediate
00:37
3.53 mi
Bamburgh Beach & Castle loop from Seahouses — Northumberland Coast AONB
Intermediate
01:23
7.60 mi
Simonside Hills loop from Lordenshaws — Northumberland National Park
Expert
02:23
12.0 mi
Hadrians Wall loop from The Sill — Northumberland National Park
Expert
02:04
11.0 mi
Town Moor Ski Hill loop from West Jesmond
Intermediate
01:00
5.53 mi
River Tyneside loop from Elswick
Intermediate
00:54
5.40 mi
River Tyneside loop from Gateshead
Intermediate
00:56
5.51 mi
Palace Green & Cathedral loop from Durham
Intermediate
00:50
4.93 mi

The 20 best runs in North East England

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    Kielder Lakeside Way Loop — Kielder Forest Park

    Expert
    05:04
    26.5 mi
    5.2 mph
    1,275 ft
    1,275 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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    2

    Albert Park loop Middlesbrough

    Easy
    00:17
    1.89 mi
    6.7 mph
    25 ft
    25 ft
    Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    Town Moor loop — Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Easy
    00:35
    3.09 mi
    5.3 mph
    125 ft
    125 ft
    Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    4

    Marsden & Whitburn loop from Souter Lighthouse

    Intermediate
    01:10
    6.75 mi
    5.8 mph
    250 ft
    250 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    5

    Cragside Estate loop

    Intermediate
    01:03
    5.54 mi
    5.2 mph
    450 ft
    450 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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    6

    Warsett Hill & the Cleveland Coast loop from Saltburn-by-the-Sea

    Intermediate
    01:02
    5.61 mi
    5.4 mph
    675 ft
    675 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    7

    Aykley Heads Nature Reserve & the River Wear loop from Durham

    Intermediate
    00:34
    3.47 mi
    6.1 mph
    200 ft
    200 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    8

    Gibside Estate loop

    Intermediate
    01:05
    5.29 mi
    4.9 mph
    600 ft
    600 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    9

    Dunstanburgh Castle loop from Craster — Northumberland Coast AONB

    Intermediate
    00:50
    4.91 mi
    5.9 mph
    175 ft
    175 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    10

    Cheviot Goat Ultra loop — Northumberland National Park

    Expert
    12:22
    57.5 mi
    4.6 mph
    10,575 ft
    10,575 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    11

    Hamsterley Forest Loop

    Intermediate
    00:59
    5.10 mi
    5.2 mph
    625 ft
    625 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    12

    The Cheviot Horseshoe Fell Race loop from Langleeford — Northumberland National Park

    Expert
    02:22
    9.63 mi
    4.1 mph
    2,550 ft
    2,550 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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    13

    Penshaw Hill & Herrington Country Park loop

    Intermediate
    00:37
    3.53 mi
    5.7 mph
    250 ft
    250 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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    14

    Bamburgh Beach & Castle loop from Seahouses — Northumberland Coast AONB

    Intermediate
    01:23
    7.60 mi
    5.5 mph
    175 ft
    175 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    15

    Simonside Hills loop from Lordenshaws — Northumberland National Park

    Expert
    02:23
    12.0 mi
    5.0 mph
    1,075 ft
    1,050 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    16
    16

    Hadrians Wall loop from The Sill — Northumberland National Park

    Expert
    02:04
    11.0 mi
    5.3 mph
    900 ft
    900 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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    17

    Town Moor Ski Hill loop from West Jesmond

    Intermediate
    01:00
    5.53 mi
    5.5 mph
    150 ft
    150 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    18

    River Tyneside loop from Elswick

    Intermediate
    00:54
    5.40 mi
    6.0 mph
    175 ft
    175 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    19

    River Tyneside loop from Gateshead

    Intermediate
    00:56
    5.51 mi
    5.9 mph
    225 ft
    225 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    20

    Palace Green & Cathedral loop from Durham

    Intermediate
    00:50
    4.93 mi
    5.9 mph
    200 ft
    200 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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