Running in Puddletown Forest 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 Puddletown Forest—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.

Heedless William's Pond – castle (remains) loop from Puddletown	Expert 01:56 17.9km
Rushey Pond – Hardy’s Cottage loop from Puddletown	Intermediate 01:18 11.1km
Pond Walk at Kingston Maurward loop from Stinsford	Expert 02:23 22.6km
Hardy's Cottage loop from Puddletown	Intermediate 00:56 8.33km

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Heedless William's Pond – castle (remains) loop from Puddletown
01:56
17.9km
6:29/km
120m
120m
Expert
40
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Rushey Pond – Hardy’s Cottage loop from Puddletown
01:18
11.1km
7:02/km
170m
180m
Intermediate
13
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Pond Walk at Kingston Maurward loop from Stinsford
02:23
22.6km
6:19/km
130m
130m
Expert
9
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Hardy's Cottage loop from Puddletown
00:56
8.33km
6:46/km
120m
120m
Intermediate
3
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.