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The best running trails around Allerdale

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Running around Allerdale 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 Allerdale—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 5, 2025

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1. Derwent Water and Surprise View loop from Keswick — Lake District National Park

16.8km

01:56

290m

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

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2. Buttermere loop — Lake District National Park

7.64km

00:51

60m

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

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3. Buttermere loop — Lake District National Park

6.97km

00:47

60m

50m

Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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4. Fishers Espresso Round

20.2km

03:09

940m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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5. Coledale Horseshoe from Braithwaite — Lake District National Park

14.2km

02:26

900m

920m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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6. Thirlmere loop from Swirls — Lake District National Park

16.6km

01:52

260m

250m

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

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7. Crummock Water & Rannerdale loop from Buttermere — Lake District National Park

13.1km

01:35

220m

Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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8. Derwent Water & Walla Crag loop from Keswick — Lake District National Park

8.14km

01:01

280m

290m

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

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9. Crummock Water & Rannerdale loop from Buttermere — Lake District National Park

16.1km

02:02

300m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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10. Barrow Horseshoe from Braithwaite — Lake District National Park

6.23km

00:57

370m

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

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The best running trails around Allerdale

1. Derwent Water and Surprise View loop from Keswick — Lake District National Park

2. Buttermere loop — Lake District National Park

3. Buttermere loop — Lake District National Park

4. Fishers Espresso Round

5. Coledale Horseshoe from Braithwaite — Lake District National Park

6. Thirlmere loop from Swirls — Lake District National Park

7. Crummock Water & Rannerdale loop from Buttermere — Lake District National Park

8. Derwent Water & Walla Crag loop from Keswick — Lake District National Park

9. Crummock Water & Rannerdale loop from Buttermere — Lake District National Park

10. Barrow Horseshoe from Braithwaite — Lake District National Park

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