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North Dorset

The best running trails in North Dorset

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Running in North Dorset 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 in North Dorset—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 26, 2025

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1. Blandford Forum and Bryanston loop from Durweston — Dorset

11.9km

01:17

140m

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

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2. Melbury Beacon, Win Hill & Tollard Royal loop — Cranbourne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

20.9km

02:28

390m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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3. Hod Hill & Hambledon Hill loop

9.29km

01:10

280m

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

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4. Durweston Mill – Hod Hill Iron Age Hill Fort loop from Shillingstone

19.7km

02:23

480m

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

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5. Durweston Mill – Hod Hill Iron Age Hill Fort loop from Durweston

17.4km

02:08

460m

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

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6. Durweston Mill loop from Blandford Forum

10.3km

01:04

70m

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

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7. Butts Pond – Tan-hill Copse loop from Shillingstone

17.3km

01:49

100m

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

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8. Running loop from Tarrant Rushton

5.48km

00:39

30m

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

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9. Tan-hill Copse loop from Child Okeford

11.8km

01:15

60m

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

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10. Tan-hill Copse loop from Durweston

19km

01:59

90m

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

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The best running trails in North Dorset

1. Blandford Forum and Bryanston loop from Durweston — Dorset

2. Melbury Beacon, Win Hill & Tollard Royal loop — Cranbourne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

3. Hod Hill & Hambledon Hill loop

4. Durweston Mill – Hod Hill Iron Age Hill Fort loop from Shillingstone

5. Durweston Mill – Hod Hill Iron Age Hill Fort loop from Durweston

6. Durweston Mill loop from Blandford Forum

7. Butts Pond – Tan-hill Copse loop from Shillingstone

8. Running loop from Tarrant Rushton

9. Tan-hill Copse loop from Child Okeford

10. Tan-hill Copse loop from Durweston

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