Running around South Lakeland 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 South Lakeland—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 10, 2025

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1. Fairfield Horseshoe from Ambleside — Lake District National Park

17.7km

02:36

870m

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

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2. Grasmere and Rydal Water loop — Lake District National Park

9.37km

01:07

150m

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

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3. The Old Man of Coniston & Wetherlam loop from Coniston — Lake District National Park

13.8km

02:02

930m

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

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4. The Old Man, Weatherlam & the Coppermines loop from Coniston — Lake District National Park

16.6km

02:18

950m

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

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5. Windermere western shore and Claife Heights loop from Red Nab — Lake District National Park

10.4km

01:12

250m

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

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6. Rydal Caves & Loughrigg Fell loop from Rydal Water — Lake District National Park

9.78km

01:28

410m

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

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7. Easdale Tarn & High Raise loop from Grasmere — Lake District National Park

18.4km

02:35

770m

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

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8. The Langdale Pikes loop from Great Langdale — Lake District National Park

8.88km

01:38

700m

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9. Easedale Tarn & High Raise loop from Grasmere — Lake District National Park

16.4km

02:20

690m

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10. Stickle Tarn, Pavey Ark & Harrison Stickle loop from the Sticklebarn in Great Langdale — Lake District National Park

6.35km

01:20

590m

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

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The best running trails around South Lakeland

1. Fairfield Horseshoe from Ambleside — Lake District National Park

2. Grasmere and Rydal Water loop — Lake District National Park

3. The Old Man of Coniston & Wetherlam loop from Coniston — Lake District National Park

4. The Old Man, Weatherlam & the Coppermines loop from Coniston — Lake District National Park

5. Windermere western shore and Claife Heights loop from Red Nab — Lake District National Park

6. Rydal Caves & Loughrigg Fell loop from Rydal Water — Lake District National Park

7. Easdale Tarn & High Raise loop from Grasmere — Lake District National Park

8. The Langdale Pikes loop from Great Langdale — Lake District National Park

9. Easedale Tarn & High Raise loop from Grasmere — Lake District National Park

10. Stickle Tarn, Pavey Ark & Harrison Stickle loop from the Sticklebarn in Great Langdale — Lake District National Park

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