Running around South Somerset 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 South Somerset—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 7, 2025

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1. Running loop from West Camel

5.06km

00:31

10m

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

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2. Running loop from Yeovilton

4.50km

00:28

10m

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

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3. Great Boles – Ben's Copse loop from Buckland St. Mary

20.2km

02:20

400m

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

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4. River Yeo loop from Yeovil

7.74km

00:51

50m

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

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5. Lindinis loop from Ilchester

7.64km

00:47

40m

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

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6. River Yeo loop from Yeovil Pen Mill

6.69km

00:45

40m

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

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7. Running loop from Podimore

9.77km

01:01

40m

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

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8. Attenuation pond – River Yeo loop from Yeovil

22.6km

02:25

210m

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

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9. W loop from Norton-sub-Hamdon

21.3km

02:27

410m

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

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10. River Yeo – Sampsons Wood loop from Yeovil Pen Mill

12.9km

01:24

120m

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

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The best running trails around South Somerset

1. Running loop from West Camel

2. Running loop from Yeovilton

3. Great Boles – Ben's Copse loop from Buckland St. Mary

4. River Yeo loop from Yeovil

5. Lindinis loop from Ilchester

6. River Yeo loop from Yeovil Pen Mill

7. Running loop from Podimore

8. Attenuation pond – River Yeo loop from Yeovil

9. W loop from Norton-sub-Hamdon

10. River Yeo – Sampsons Wood loop from Yeovil Pen Mill

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