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: October 17, 2025

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1. Running loop from West Camel

5.06km

00:31

10m

Intermediate 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

Expert 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

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

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5. River Yeo loop from Yeovil Pen Mill

6.69km

00:45

40m

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

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6. Attenuation pond – River Yeo loop from Yeovil

22.6km

02:25

210m

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

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7. Lindinis loop from Ilchester

7.64km

00:47

40m

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

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8. Running loop from Podimore

9.77km

01:01

40m

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

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9. W loop from Norton-sub-Hamdon

21.2km

02:25

410m

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

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10. Yeovil Cattle Market loop from Yeovil

12.2km

01:17

110m

Intermediate 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. River Yeo loop from Yeovil Pen Mill

6. Attenuation pond – River Yeo loop from Yeovil

7. Lindinis loop from Ilchester

8. Running loop from Podimore

9. W loop from Norton-sub-Hamdon

10. Yeovil Cattle Market loop from Yeovil

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