Running around Copeland 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 Copeland—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: October 9, 2025

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1. Ennerdale Water loop from Bowness — Lake District National Park

11.7km

01:22

110m

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2. Wast Water & Illgill Head loop from the Wasdale Head Inn — Lake District National Park

16.8km

02:35

730m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. Joss Naylor Lakeland Challenge leg four: Sty Head to Greendale Bridge — Lake District National Park

17.8km

03:38

1,300m

1,700m

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4. Eskdale & Eel Tarn loop from Dalegarth — Lake District National Park

7.25km

00:58

200m

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5. Blake Fell Summit (573 m) loop from Asby

15.8km

01:58

540m

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

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6. Hodbarrow Stone Lighthouse – Hodbarrow Lighthouse loop from Millom

8.88km

00:55

30m

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

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7. Swirl How Summit loop from Little Langdale

31.6km

05:13

1,880m

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8. Seatallan Summit – Pillar Summit loop from Boot

26.8km

04:31

1,630m

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9. Grike – Crag Fell Summit loop from Ennerdale Bridge

13.0km

01:51

590m

580m

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10. Hodbarrow Lighthouse loop from Haverigg

5.71km

00:36

20m

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The best running trails around Copeland

1. Ennerdale Water loop from Bowness — Lake District National Park

2. Wast Water & Illgill Head loop from the Wasdale Head Inn — Lake District National Park

3. Joss Naylor Lakeland Challenge leg four: Sty Head to Greendale Bridge — Lake District National Park

4. Eskdale & Eel Tarn loop from Dalegarth — Lake District National Park

5. Blake Fell Summit (573 m) loop from Asby

6. Hodbarrow Stone Lighthouse – Hodbarrow Lighthouse loop from Millom

7. Swirl How Summit loop from Little Langdale

8. Seatallan Summit – Pillar Summit loop from Boot

9. Grike – Crag Fell Summit loop from Ennerdale Bridge

10. Hodbarrow Lighthouse loop from Haverigg

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