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Breckland District

Breckland District

The best running trails in the Breckland District

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Running in the Breckland District 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 the Breckland District—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 21, 2025

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1. Great Eastern Pingo Trail & Thompson Water loop

11.7km

01:15

30m

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

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2. Thetford Forest loop

16.0km

01:48

100m

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

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3. Fowl Mere – Wyrley's Belt loop from Croxton

10.1km

01:03

40m

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

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4. Fowl Mere – Wyrley's Belt loop from East Wretham

11.3km

01:10

40m

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

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5. Running loop from East Harling

10.8km

01:10

30m

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

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6. Boughton Village Pond – Broom Covert loop from Oxborough

21.9km

02:16

80m

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

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7. Running loop from Stanford

7.38km

00:46

20m

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

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8. Running loop from Billingford

8.24km

00:53

40m

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

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9. Hill Climb loop from Swanton Morley

13.4km

01:26

60m

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

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10. The Devil's Punchbowl – Wyrley's Belt loop from Thetford

18.7km

01:58

100m

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

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The best running trails in the Breckland District

1. Great Eastern Pingo Trail & Thompson Water loop

2. Thetford Forest loop

3. Fowl Mere – Wyrley's Belt loop from Croxton

4. Fowl Mere – Wyrley's Belt loop from East Wretham

5. Running loop from East Harling

6. Boughton Village Pond – Broom Covert loop from Oxborough

7. Running loop from Stanford

8. Running loop from Billingford

9. Hill Climb loop from Swanton Morley

10. The Devil's Punchbowl – Wyrley's Belt loop from Thetford

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