The best running trails around Shaftesbury

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Running around Shaftesbury 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 Shaftesbury—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.

Exercise Equipment – Melbury Beacon loop from Motcombe	Intermediate 01:09 10.4km
Castle Hill loop from The Maltings	Intermediate 00:51 8.16km
Melbury Beacon loop from Shaftesbury	Intermediate 00:40 6.17km
Running loop from Enmore Green	Intermediate 00:34 5.36km

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Exercise Equipment – Melbury Beacon loop from Motcombe
01:09
10.4km
6:35/km
200m
200m
Intermediate
32
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Castle Hill loop from The Maltings
00:51
8.16km
6:14/km
50m
50m
Intermediate
23
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Melbury Beacon loop from Shaftesbury
00:40
6.17km
6:26/km
100m
100m
Intermediate
14
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Running loop from Enmore Green
00:34
5.36km
6:24/km
70m
70m
Intermediate
8
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.