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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.

Penistone Country Market loop from Penistone	Intermediate 00:46 7.45km
North America Farm Ruins loop from Midhopestones	Intermediate 00:45 6.73km
Thurgoland Tunnel – Springvale Community Garden loop from Midhopestones	Expert 03:05 29.5km
Ongoing Hill loop from Bolton-upon-Dearne	Intermediate 01:11 11.5km
Penistone Country Market loop from Wortley	Expert 02:03 19.5km
Long Slog – Ongoing Hill loop from Bolton upon Dearne	Intermediate 00:53 7.76km
Thurgoland Tunnel – Springvale Community Garden loop from Penistone	Intermediate 01:02 9.88km
Wigfield Wood loop from Worsbrough	Intermediate 00:58 9.08km
Langsett Reservoir loop from Midhopestones	Intermediate 01:09 9.93km

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Penistone Country Market loop from Penistone
00:46
7.45km
6:14/km
50m
50m
Intermediate
426
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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North America Farm Ruins loop from Midhopestones
00:45
6.73km
6:38/km
130m
130m
Intermediate
5.0
(3)
210
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Thurgoland Tunnel – Springvale Community Garden loop from Midhopestones
03:05
29.5km
6:16/km
220m
220m
Expert
112
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Ongoing Hill loop from Bolton-upon-Dearne
01:11
11.5km
6:11/km
40m
40m
Intermediate
84
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Penistone Country Market loop from Wortley
02:03
19.5km
6:16/km
160m
160m
Expert
82
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Long Slog – Ongoing Hill loop from Bolton upon Dearne
00:53
7.76km
6:50/km
20m
20m
Intermediate
78
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Thurgoland Tunnel – Springvale Community Garden loop from Penistone
01:02
9.88km
6:16/km
80m
80m
Intermediate
72
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Wigfield Wood loop from Worsbrough
00:58
9.08km
6:23/km
110m
110m
Intermediate
68
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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Langsett Reservoir loop from Midhopestones
01:09
9.93km
6:59/km
260m
260m
Intermediate
5.0
(1)
58
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elsecar Reservoir loop from Elsecar

00:57

8.92km

6:22/km

110m

Intermediate

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

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The best running trails around Barnsley

Penistone Country Market loop from Penistone

North America Farm Ruins loop from Midhopestones

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Thurgoland Tunnel – Springvale Community Garden loop from Midhopestones

Ongoing Hill loop from Bolton-upon-Dearne

Penistone Country Market loop from Wortley

Long Slog – Ongoing Hill loop from Bolton upon Dearne

Thurgoland Tunnel – Springvale Community Garden loop from Penistone

Wigfield Wood loop from Worsbrough

Langsett Reservoir loop from Midhopestones