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The best running trails around Kirklees

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Running around Kirklees 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 Kirklees—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 6, 2025

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1. Ramsden & Riding Wood Reservoir loop — Peak District National Park

4.54km

00:31

100m

110m

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

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2. Black Hill Summit Trig Point – Fairey Swordfish Crash Site loop from Lane

15.8km

02:10

510m

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

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3. Black Moss Reservoir – Redbrook Reservoir loop from Marsden

12.5km

01:33

290m

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

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4. Scammonden Water loop from Ripponden

5.21km

00:34

90m

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

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5. Tenter Posts loop from Marsden

9.97km

01:05

80m

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

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6. Tenter Posts – Horseshoe Waterfall loop from Marsden

16.0km

01:42

110m

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

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7. View of Bilberry Reservoir – Blackpool Bridge loop from Holmbridge

10.8km

01:15

250m

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

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8. Balancing Pond – Hollin Wood loop from Hartshead

20.8km

02:13

280m

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

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9. Myers Wood loop from Farnley Tyas

6.52km

00:46

140m

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

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10. Running loop from Thongsbridge

13.9km

01:31

160m

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

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The best running trails around Kirklees

1. Ramsden & Riding Wood Reservoir loop — Peak District National Park

2. Black Hill Summit Trig Point – Fairey Swordfish Crash Site loop from Lane

3. Black Moss Reservoir – Redbrook Reservoir loop from Marsden

4. Scammonden Water loop from Ripponden

5. Tenter Posts loop from Marsden

6. Tenter Posts – Horseshoe Waterfall loop from Marsden

7. View of Bilberry Reservoir – Blackpool Bridge loop from Holmbridge

8. Balancing Pond – Hollin Wood loop from Hartshead

9. Myers Wood loop from Farnley Tyas

10. Running loop from Thongsbridge

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