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The best running trails around Trafford

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Running around Trafford 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 Trafford—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 5, 2025

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1. Dunham Massey loop

10.8km

01:10

40m

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

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2. Bridgewater Canal Underpass – Bridgewater Canal loop from Whalley Range

26.3km

02:44

40m

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

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3. Castlefield Canal Wharf – The Wharf, Manchester loop from Sale

18.5km

01:58

40m

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

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4. Bridgewater Canal – Bridgewater Canal Underpass loop from Navigation Road

15.6km

01:38

20m

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

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5. Bridgewater Canal loop from Sale

8.91km

00:55

10m

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

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6. Running loop from Altrincham

10.3km

01:04

60m

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

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7. Bridgewater Canal loop from Navigation Road

8.22km

00:51

10m

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

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8. Running loop from Sale Moor

5.31km

00:37

10m

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

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9. Bridgewater Canal Underpass – Bridgewater Canal loop from Trafford Park

9.34km

00:59

10m

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

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10. Bridgewater Canal loop from West Timperley

6.37km

00:39

10m

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

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The best running trails around Trafford

1. Dunham Massey loop

2. Bridgewater Canal Underpass – Bridgewater Canal loop from Whalley Range

3. Castlefield Canal Wharf – The Wharf, Manchester loop from Sale

4. Bridgewater Canal – Bridgewater Canal Underpass loop from Navigation Road

5. Bridgewater Canal loop from Sale

6. Running loop from Altrincham

7. Bridgewater Canal loop from Navigation Road

8. Running loop from Sale Moor

9. Bridgewater Canal Underpass – Bridgewater Canal loop from Trafford Park

10. Bridgewater Canal loop from West Timperley

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