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The best running trails around Bolton

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Running around Bolton 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 Bolton—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: October 21, 2025

1. Leverhulme Park & Athletics Stadium loop — Bolton

2.61km

00:17

30m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Rivington Pike Tower loop from Johnson Fold

15.6km

01:54

410m

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

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3. Rivington Reservoir Dam loop from Horwich

17.0km

01:56

220m

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

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4. Bolton Stadium loop from Horwich Parkway

12.6km

01:19

60m

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

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5. Leverhulme Park loop from Springfield

8.10km

00:51

90m

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

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6. Jumbles Reservoir loop from Bromley Cross

5.41km

00:35

80m

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

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7. Pike – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Horwich

6.87km

00:47

150m

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

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8. Rivington Pike Tower loop from Horwich

4.67km

00:38

210m

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

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9. Running loop from Bromley Cross

11.7km

01:14

130m

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

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10. Jumbles Reservoir loop from Bradshaw

6.01km

00:38

60m

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

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The best running trails around Bolton

1. Leverhulme Park & Athletics Stadium loop — Bolton

2. Rivington Pike Tower loop from Johnson Fold

3. Rivington Reservoir Dam loop from Horwich

4. Bolton Stadium loop from Horwich Parkway

5. Leverhulme Park loop from Springfield

6. Jumbles Reservoir loop from Bromley Cross

7. Pike – Rivington Pike Tower loop from Horwich

8. Rivington Pike Tower loop from Horwich

9. Running loop from Bromley Cross

10. Jumbles Reservoir loop from Bradshaw

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