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The best running trails around Manchester

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Running around Manchester 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 Manchester—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 6, 2025

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1. Alexandra Park loop from Whalley Range

3.92km

00:24

10m

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

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2. Sale Water Park – View of the River Mersey loop from Chorltonville

16.1km

01:49

40m

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

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3. Platt Hall – Platt Fields Park Lake loop from Fallowfield

4.64km

00:30

20m

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

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

28.5km

02:57

70m

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

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5. Boating Lake – Heaton Hall loop from Heaton Park

5.31km

00:33

40m

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

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6. Ashton Canal – Yellow Frog Graffiti loop from Manchester Piccadilly

6.72km

00:42

30m

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

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7. View of the River Mersey – Sale Water Park loop from Chorltonville

10.6km

01:10

30m

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

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8. Ashton Canal – Yellow Frog Graffiti loop from Clayton

6.75km

00:43

30m

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

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9. Castlefield Canal Wharf – The Wharf, Manchester loop from Manchester Oxford Road

13.5km

01:26

30m

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

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

26.3km

02:44

40m

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

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The best running trails around Manchester

1. Alexandra Park loop from Whalley Range

2. Sale Water Park – View of the River Mersey loop from Chorltonville

3. Platt Hall – Platt Fields Park Lake loop from Fallowfield

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

5. Boating Lake – Heaton Hall loop from Heaton Park

6. Ashton Canal – Yellow Frog Graffiti loop from Manchester Piccadilly

7. View of the River Mersey – Sale Water Park loop from Chorltonville

8. Ashton Canal – Yellow Frog Graffiti loop from Clayton

9. Castlefield Canal Wharf – The Wharf, Manchester loop from Manchester Oxford Road

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

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