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Harrogate

The best running trails around Harrogate

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Running around Harrogate 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 Harrogate—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 16, 2025

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1. Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Park loop

8.92km

00:58

110m

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

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2. Nidderdale Moors & Scar House Reservoir loop from Lofthouse

16.2km

01:51

410m

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

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3. Hackfall Forest loop

4.68km

00:36

110m

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

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4. The Druid's Plantation & Knowle Wood loop

6.25km

00:43

130m

140m

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

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5. Brimham Rocks & Brimham Moor loop

6.37km

00:44

90m

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

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6. Drift Lane and St Peter's Church loop from Toady Bank — Nidderdale

11.2km

01:14

200m

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

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7. Ross Bridge and St Jude's Church loop from Darley Head — Nidderdale

11.9km

01:17

210m

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

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8. Running loop from Blubberhouses

11.6km

01:13

90m

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

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9. Farmery Ruins loop from Knaresborough

4.97km

00:33

60m

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

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10. Fewston Reservoir loop from Blubberhouses

9.31km

00:59

70m

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

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The best running trails around Harrogate

1. Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Park loop

2. Nidderdale Moors & Scar House Reservoir loop from Lofthouse

3. Hackfall Forest loop

4. The Druid's Plantation & Knowle Wood loop

5. Brimham Rocks & Brimham Moor loop

6. Drift Lane and St Peter's Church loop from Toady Bank — Nidderdale

7. Ross Bridge and St Jude's Church loop from Darley Head — Nidderdale

8. Running loop from Blubberhouses

9. Farmery Ruins loop from Knaresborough

10. Fewston Reservoir loop from Blubberhouses

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