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Last updated: September 22, 2025

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1. Shipley Wood loop from Barnard Castle

13.4km

01:30

130m

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

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2. Flatts Woods loop from Barnard Castle

7.36km

00:53

80m

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

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3. Running loop from Startforth

10.0km

01:11

110m

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

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4. Running loop from Barnard Castle

11.5km

01:16

140m

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

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5. Tees Bank Plantation – Mortham Wood loop from Barnard Castle

12.1km

01:18

100m

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

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The best running trails around Startforth

1. Shipley Wood loop from Barnard Castle

2. Flatts Woods loop from Barnard Castle

3. Running loop from Startforth

4. Running loop from Barnard Castle

5. Tees Bank Plantation – Mortham Wood loop from Barnard Castle

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