Running in West 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 West 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: September 30, 2025

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1. Durdle Door & the Man o' War cove loop

16.0km

01:56

360m

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

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2. Golden Cap & the South West Coast Path loop from Langdon Hill

10.3km

01:22

270m

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

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3. Uplyme & Lyme Regis loop — East Devon

8.76km

00:58

170m

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

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4. West Bay loop from Burton Bradstock — Dorset

7.03km

00:47

60m

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

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5. Golden Cap & Langdon Hill loop from Seatown — Dorset

7.15km

01:00

270m

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

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6. Cerne Abbas & Minterne Magna loop — Dorset

9.76km

01:08

190m

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

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7. Lucerne Lake & Melbury Osmond loop from Evershot — Dorset

8.55km

00:55

130m

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

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8. Portesham & The Valley of Stones loop — Dorset

10.4km

01:13

220m

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

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9. Burton Bradstock along the beach — loop from West Bexington via Swyre and Puncknowle — Dorset

16.4km

01:55

200m

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

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10. From Cattistock to Lower Wraxall loop around the River From — Dorset

5.83km

00:38

60m

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

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The best running trails in West Dorset

1. Durdle Door & the Man o' War cove loop

2. Golden Cap & the South West Coast Path loop from Langdon Hill

3. Uplyme & Lyme Regis loop — East Devon

4. West Bay loop from Burton Bradstock — Dorset

5. Golden Cap & Langdon Hill loop from Seatown — Dorset

6. Cerne Abbas & Minterne Magna loop — Dorset

7. Lucerne Lake & Melbury Osmond loop from Evershot — Dorset

8. Portesham & The Valley of Stones loop — Dorset

9. Burton Bradstock along the beach — loop from West Bexington via Swyre and Puncknowle — Dorset

10. From Cattistock to Lower Wraxall loop around the River From — Dorset

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