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Barnsley

The best running trails around Barnsley

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Running around Barnsley 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 Barnsley—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 8, 2025

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1. Penistone Country Market loop from Penistone

7.45km

00:46

50m

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

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2. North America Farm Ruins loop from Midhopestones

6.73km

00:45

130m

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

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3. Thurgoland Tunnel – Springvale Community Garden loop from Midhopestones

29.5km

03:05

220m

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

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4. Penistone Country Market loop from Wortley

19.5km

02:03

160m

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

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5. Wigfield Wood loop from Worsbrough

9.07km

00:58

110m

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

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6. Long Slog – Ongoing Hill loop from Bolton upon Dearne

7.76km

00:53

20m

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

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7. Langsett Reservoir loop from Midhopestones

9.93km

01:09

260m

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

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8. Elsecar Reservoir loop from Elsecar

8.92km

00:57

110m

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

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9. Langsett Reservoir – Howden Reservoir loop from Midhopestones

25.1km

02:52

680m

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

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10. Royd Moor Hill – Annat Royd Quarry loop from Ingbirchworth

10.1km

01:04

130m

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

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The best running trails around Barnsley

1. Penistone Country Market loop from Penistone

2. North America Farm Ruins loop from Midhopestones

3. Thurgoland Tunnel – Springvale Community Garden loop from Midhopestones

4. Penistone Country Market loop from Wortley

5. Wigfield Wood loop from Worsbrough

6. Long Slog – Ongoing Hill loop from Bolton upon Dearne

7. Langsett Reservoir loop from Midhopestones

8. Elsecar Reservoir loop from Elsecar

9. Langsett Reservoir – Howden Reservoir loop from Midhopestones

10. Royd Moor Hill – Annat Royd Quarry loop from Ingbirchworth

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