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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.

Last updated: December 8, 2025

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1. Forest Trail – Start of the Towpath loop from Roe Green

7.24km

00:46

40m

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

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2. Forest Trail loop from Dales Brow

5.26km

00:34

30m

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

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3. Castlefield Canal Wharf – The Wharf, Manchester loop from Salford Central

11.4km

01:12

40m

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

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4. The Wharf, Manchester – Castlefield Canal Wharf loop from Wharfside

8.81km

00:56

30m

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

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5. View of Manchester Skyline – Peel Park loop from Salford Central

10.6km

01:06

40m

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

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6. Start of the Towpath – Forest Trail loop from Blackmoor

15.0km

01:36

50m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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7. Forest Trail – View of St. Mary's Church loop from Moorside

14.9km

01:33

90m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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8. View of Salford Quays – The Wharf, Manchester loop from MediaCityUK

9.20km

00:59

30m

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

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9. View of St. Mary's Church – Forest Trail loop from Patricroft

26.0km

02:44

90m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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10. Salford Sports Centre – Peel Park loop from Salford Central

6.06km

00:38

30m

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

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The best running trails around Salford

1. Forest Trail – Start of the Towpath loop from Roe Green

2. Forest Trail loop from Dales Brow

3. Castlefield Canal Wharf – The Wharf, Manchester loop from Salford Central

4. The Wharf, Manchester – Castlefield Canal Wharf loop from Wharfside

5. View of Manchester Skyline – Peel Park loop from Salford Central

6. Start of the Towpath – Forest Trail loop from Blackmoor

7. Forest Trail – View of St. Mary's Church loop from Moorside

8. View of Salford Quays – The Wharf, Manchester loop from MediaCityUK

9. View of St. Mary's Church – Forest Trail loop from Patricroft

10. Salford Sports Centre – Peel Park loop from Salford Central

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