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The best running trails around Cambridge

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537

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Running around Cambridge 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 Cambridge—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: November 9, 2025

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1. The Backs, Cambridge – Rowing Clubs on the River Cam loop from Trumpington

16.4km

01:42

50m

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

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2. The River Cam & college loop from Cambridge

8.53km

00:53

20m

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

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3. The Backs, Cambridge – Great St Mary's Church loop from Cambridge

17.4km

01:48

50m

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

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512

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4. Fort St. George, Cambridge – Rowing Clubs on the River Cam loop from Petersfield

16.8km

01:45

30m

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

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450

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5. Fort St. George, Cambridge – Rowing Clubs on the River Cam loop from Cambridge

7.46km

00:47

10m

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

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385

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6. Cam Towpath – Rowing Clubs on the River Cam loop from The Willows

16.9km

01:47

20m

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

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348

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7. Pathway Along the Waterway loop from Cambridge

9.57km

01:00

30m

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

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160

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8. Cam Towpath loop from Lynfield Court

18.1km

01:54

40m

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

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9. Steep Bridge loop from Hauxton

8.34km

00:52

20m

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

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10. The Reach – Plough Reach loop from Barnwell

10.4km

01:06

20m

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

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The best running trails around Cambridge

1. The Backs, Cambridge – Rowing Clubs on the River Cam loop from Trumpington

2. The River Cam & college loop from Cambridge

3. The Backs, Cambridge – Great St Mary's Church loop from Cambridge

4. Fort St. George, Cambridge – Rowing Clubs on the River Cam loop from Petersfield

5. Fort St. George, Cambridge – Rowing Clubs on the River Cam loop from Cambridge

6. Cam Towpath – Rowing Clubs on the River Cam loop from The Willows

7. Pathway Along the Waterway loop from Cambridge

8. Cam Towpath loop from Lynfield Court

9. Steep Bridge loop from Hauxton

10. The Reach – Plough Reach loop from Barnwell

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