The best running trails around Bowes

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Running around Bowes 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 Bowes—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.

Blackton & Balderhead reservoirs loop — North Pennines	Intermediate 01:04 9.38km
Shipley Wood loop from Barnard Castle	Intermediate 01:30 13.4km
Running loop from Startforth	Intermediate 01:11 10.0km
Keld Green Café loop from Low Row	Expert 02:02 16.7km

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Blackton & Balderhead reservoirs loop — North Pennines
01:04
9.38km
6:49/km
130m
130m
Intermediate
3
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Shipley Wood loop from Barnard Castle
01:30
13.4km
6:40/km
130m
130m
Intermediate
5.0
(1)
36
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3
Running loop from Startforth
01:11
10.0km
7:05/km
110m
110m
Intermediate
5.0
(1)
24
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
Keld Green Café loop from Low Row
02:02
16.7km
7:17/km
390m
390m
Expert
5.0
(1)
18
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.