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Running in North 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 North 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.

Snowdon Summit loop, Telegraph Valley & the Llanberis Path — Snowdonia National Park
Expert
02:55
11.8 mi
Cadair Idris loop on the Minffordd path — Snowdonia National Park
Expert
02:01
5.81 mi
The Great Orme loop from Llandudno
Expert
01:03
5.48 mi
Moel Famau & Foel Fenlli loop — Clwydian Range
Expert
01:05
4.90 mi
Holyhead Mountain & South Stack loop — Anglesey
Intermediate
00:38
3.05 mi
Around Llyn Padarn from Llanberis — Snowdonia National Park
Intermediate
01:01
5.31 mi
Coed y Brenin Goldrush Trail — Snowdonia National Park
Intermediate
01:43
8.86 mi
Pen y Cil loop from Aberdaron — Llyn Peninsula
Intermediate
00:52
4.94 mi
Carnedd Dafydd & Carnedd Llewelyn loop from the Ogwen Valley — Snowdonia National Park
Expert
02:50
12.2 mi
Llyn Idwal loop from Ogwen Cottage — Snowdonia National Park
Intermediate
00:29
2.63 mi
Gwydir Forest loop from Llanrwst — Snowdonia National Park
Expert
02:12
11.3 mi
Cwm Bychan & Llyn Dinas loop from Beddgelert — Snowdonia National Park
Expert
02:07
11.0 mi
Around Llyn Trawsfynydd — Snowdonia National Park
Intermediate
01:27
8.02 mi
The Corris Round — Snowdonia National Park
Expert
08:13
36.1 mi
Pete's Eats – The Llanberis Path loop from Llanberis (SMR)
Expert
02:42
11.1 mi
Snowdon Summit loop from Nant Peris
Expert
02:10
7.50 mi
Llandudno West Beach loop from Conwy
Expert
02:17
13.4 mi
Llandudno West Beach – Amazing number of sea seals loop from Llandudno Junction
Expert
02:47
16.1 mi
Railway crossing with a view! – Pete's Eats loop from Llanberis (SMR)
Expert
05:21
28.9 mi
Running loop from Llandudno Junction
Easy
00:31
3.10 mi

The 20 best runs in North Wales

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    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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    2

    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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    3

    The Great Orme loop from Llandudno

    Expert
    01:03
    5.48 mi
    5.2 mph
    725 ft
    725 ft
    Expert run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    4
    4

    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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    5
    5

    Holyhead Mountain & South Stack loop — Anglesey

    Intermediate
    00:38
    3.05 mi
    4.8 mph
    450 ft
    450 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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    6
    6

    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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    7
    7

    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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    8
    8

    Pen y Cil loop from Aberdaron — Llyn Peninsula

    Intermediate
    00:52
    4.94 mi
    5.7 mph
    375 ft
    375 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    9
    9

    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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    10
    10

    Llyn Idwal loop from Ogwen Cottage — Snowdonia National Park

    Intermediate
    00:29
    2.63 mi
    5.5 mph
    350 ft
    350 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    11
    11

    Gwydir Forest loop from Llanrwst — Snowdonia National Park

    Expert
    02:12
    11.3 mi
    5.1 mph
    1,550 ft
    1,550 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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    12
    12

    Cwm Bychan & Llyn Dinas loop from Beddgelert — Snowdonia National Park

    Expert
    02:07
    11.0 mi
    5.2 mph
    1,875 ft
    1,875 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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    13
    13

    Around Llyn Trawsfynydd — Snowdonia National Park

    Intermediate
    01:27
    8.02 mi
    5.5 mph
    500 ft
    500 ft
    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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    14
    14

    The Corris Round — Snowdonia National Park

    Expert
    08:13
    36.1 mi
    4.4 mph
    9,025 ft
    9,050 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    15
    15

    Pete's Eats – The Llanberis Path loop from Llanberis (SMR)

    Expert
    02:42
    11.1 mi
    4.1 mph
    3,100 ft
    3,075 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    16
    16

    Snowdon Summit loop from Nant Peris

    Expert
    02:10
    7.50 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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    17
    17

    Llandudno West Beach loop from Conwy

    Expert
    02:17
    13.4 mi
    5.9 mph
    750 ft
    750 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    18
    18

    Llandudno West Beach – Amazing number of sea seals loop from Llandudno Junction

    Expert
    02:47
    16.1 mi
    5.8 mph
    1,025 ft
    1,025 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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    19
    19

    Railway crossing with a view! – Pete's Eats loop from Llanberis (SMR)

    Expert
    05:21
    28.9 mi
    5.4 mph
    3,150 ft
    3,150 ft
    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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    20
    20

    Running loop from Llandudno Junction

    Easy
    00:31
    3.10 mi
    6.0 mph
    50 ft
    50 ft
    Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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