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Leeds

The best running trails around Leeds

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Running around Leeds 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 Leeds—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: November 16, 2025

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1. The Chevin loop from Surprise View

5.15km

00:35

90m

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

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2. Fairburn Ings & Ledsham loop

14.5km

01:36

80m

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

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3. Roundhay Lake – The Mansion, Roundhay Park loop from Lidgett Park

8.92km

00:57

90m

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

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4. Church Wood – Marshes Plantation loop from Burley Park

24.1km

02:34

190m

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

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5. Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path loop from Cottingley

30.0km

03:09

150m

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

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6. Leeds City Square loop from Kirkstall Forge

16.4km

01:43

100m

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

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7. Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path loop from Headingley

24.1km

02:33

140m

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

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8. Thorner Moor Plantation loop from Bramham

8.11km

00:59

80m

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

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9. Running loop from Rodley

12.1km

01:18

60m

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

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10. Mistal Kitchen loop from Cambridge Estate

5.03km

00:33

90m

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

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The best running trails around Leeds

1. The Chevin loop from Surprise View

2. Fairburn Ings & Ledsham loop

3. Roundhay Lake – The Mansion, Roundhay Park loop from Lidgett Park

4. Church Wood – Marshes Plantation loop from Burley Park

5. Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path loop from Cottingley

6. Leeds City Square loop from Kirkstall Forge

7. Leeds and Liverpool Canal Path loop from Headingley

8. Thorner Moor Plantation loop from Bramham

9. Running loop from Rodley

10. Mistal Kitchen loop from Cambridge Estate

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