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Yorkshire And The Humber

Wakefield

The best running trails around Wakefield

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Running around Wakefield 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 Wakefield—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. Pontefract Park Lake – Pontefract Park Reservoir loop from Pontefract

4.99km

00:35

40m

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

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2. Pontefract Park Reservoir loop from Glasshoughton

9.02km

01:01

100m

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

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3. Running loop from Moorthorpe

4.09km

00:29

30m

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

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4. Gill Sike – Horbury Quarry loop from Thornes

11.1km

01:09

90m

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

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5. Gill Sike loop from Thornes

5.57km

00:36

60m

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

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6. Newmillerdam loop from Woolley

8.14km

00:53

80m

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

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7. Running loop from South Elmsall

4.35km

00:31

40m

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

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8. Pugneys Nature Reserve loop from Milnthorpe

7.46km

00:49

20m

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

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9. Newmillerdam loop from Kettlethorpe

6.04km

00:38

60m

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

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10. Newmillerdam – Pugneys loop from Hall Green

16.3km

01:44

70m

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

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The best running trails around Wakefield

1. Pontefract Park Lake – Pontefract Park Reservoir loop from Pontefract

2. Pontefract Park Reservoir loop from Glasshoughton

3. Running loop from Moorthorpe

4. Gill Sike – Horbury Quarry loop from Thornes

5. Gill Sike loop from Thornes

6. Newmillerdam loop from Woolley

7. Running loop from South Elmsall

8. Pugneys Nature Reserve loop from Milnthorpe

9. Newmillerdam loop from Kettlethorpe

10. Newmillerdam – Pugneys loop from Hall Green

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