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North Wales

The best running trails in North Wales

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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 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 4, 2025

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1. Pyg and Miners Track loop on Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) from Pen-y-Pass — Trail Running in Eryri (Snowdonia)

12.2km

02:11

680m

690m

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

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2. Around Llyn Padarn from Llanberis — Snowdonia National Park

8.54km

01:01

120m

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

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3. Snowdon Summit loop, Telegraph Valley & the Llanberis Path — Snowdonia National Park

18.9km

02:55

1,100m

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

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240

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4. Moel Eilio loop from Llanberis — Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park

13.5km

01:47

650m

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

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171

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5. Carnedd Dafydd & Carnedd Llewelyn loop from the Ogwen Valley — Snowdonia National Park

19.7km

02:50

930m

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

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180

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6. Coed y Brenin Goldrush Trail — Snowdonia National Park

14.3km

01:43

290m

300m

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

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133

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7. Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) Horseshoe loop from Pen-y-Pass — Trail Running in Eryri (Snowdonia)

12.2km

02:50

830m

840m

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

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166

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8. Cadair Idris loop on the Minffordd path — Snowdonia National Park

9.36km

02:01

790m

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

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9. Rhyd-Ddu and Snowdon Ranger Path loop on Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) — Trail Running in Eryri (Snowdonia)

15.4km

02:29

900m

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

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10. Carnedd Llewelyn & Carnedd Dafydd loop from the Ogwen Valley — Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park

14.8km

02:16

910m

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

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The best running trails in North Wales

1. Pyg and Miners Track loop on Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) from Pen-y-Pass — Trail Running in Eryri (Snowdonia)

2. Around Llyn Padarn from Llanberis — Snowdonia National Park

3. Snowdon Summit loop, Telegraph Valley & the Llanberis Path — Snowdonia National Park

4. Moel Eilio loop from Llanberis — Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park

5. Carnedd Dafydd & Carnedd Llewelyn loop from the Ogwen Valley — Snowdonia National Park

6. Coed y Brenin Goldrush Trail — Snowdonia National Park

7. Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) Horseshoe loop from Pen-y-Pass — Trail Running in Eryri (Snowdonia)

8. Cadair Idris loop on the Minffordd path — Snowdonia National Park

9. Rhyd-Ddu and Snowdon Ranger Path loop on Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) — Trail Running in Eryri (Snowdonia)

10. Carnedd Llewelyn & Carnedd Dafydd loop from the Ogwen Valley — Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park

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