The best running trails around Salford

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Running around Salford 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 Salford—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.

View of Manchester Skyline – Peel Park loop from Salford Central	Intermediate 00:46 7.35km
Forest Trail – Start of the Towpath loop from Roe Green	Intermediate 00:46 7.22km
Forest Trail loop from Dales Brow	Intermediate 00:34 5.25km
Castlefield Canal Wharf – The Wharf, Manchester loop from Salford Central	Intermediate 01:12 11.4km
View of Manchester Skyline – River Irwell loop from Salford Central	Intermediate 01:06 10.7km
Boothstown Marina – Forest Trail loop from Blackmoor	Expert 01:37 15.1km
The Wharf, Manchester – Castlefield Canal Wharf loop from Wharfside	Intermediate 00:56 8.80km
View of St. Mary's Church – Forest Trail loop from Moorside	Intermediate 01:31 14.5km
River Irwell Riverside Pathway – Peel Park loop from Salford Central	Intermediate 00:37 5.94km

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View of Manchester Skyline – Peel Park loop from Salford Central
00:46
7.35km
6:15/km
40m
40m
Intermediate
5.0
(11)
1,138
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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2
Forest Trail – Start of the Towpath loop from Roe Green
00:46
7.22km
6:22/km
40m
40m
Intermediate
5.0
(2)
728
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3
Forest Trail loop from Dales Brow
00:34
5.25km
6:26/km
30m
30m
Intermediate
5.0
(2)
653
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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4
Castlefield Canal Wharf – The Wharf, Manchester loop from Salford Central
01:12
11.4km
6:18/km
40m
40m
Intermediate
4.2
(6)
634
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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5
View of Manchester Skyline – River Irwell loop from Salford Central
01:06
10.7km
6:12/km
40m
40m
Intermediate
4.7
(18)
301
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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6
Boothstown Marina – Forest Trail loop from Blackmoor
01:37
15.1km
6:26/km
50m
50m
Expert
3.0
(1)
167
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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7
The Wharf, Manchester – Castlefield Canal Wharf loop from Wharfside
00:56
8.80km
6:20/km
30m
30m
Intermediate
4.3
(4)
425
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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8
View of St. Mary's Church – Forest Trail loop from Moorside
01:31
14.5km
6:15/km
80m
80m
Intermediate
153
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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9
River Irwell Riverside Pathway – Peel Park loop from Salford Central
00:37
5.94km
6:13/km
30m
30m
Intermediate
3.5
(2)
124
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.