Running around Kingwater 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 around Kingwater—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.

Steel Rigg loop from Greenhead — Northumberland National Park	Expert 02:57 24.6km
Housteads Fort from Greenhead — Northumberland National Park	Expert 04:06 34.7km
Cawfields Milecastle 42 loop from Greenhead — Northumberland National Park	Expert 01:49 15.2km
Thirwall Castle & Walltown Quarry loop near Greenhead — Northumberland National Park	Easy 00:36 4.98km

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Steel Rigg loop from Greenhead — Northumberland National Park
02:57
24.6km
7:12/km
420m
420m
Expert
13
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Housteads Fort from Greenhead — Northumberland National Park
04:06
34.7km
7:05/km
550m
550m
Expert
13
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Cawfields Milecastle 42 loop from Greenhead — Northumberland National Park
01:49
15.2km
7:11/km
210m
210m
Expert
3
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Thirwall Castle & Walltown Quarry loop near Greenhead — Northumberland National Park
00:36
4.98km
7:11/km
90m
90m
Easy
3.0
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Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.