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Runs in and around Ambleside
11 running routes in Ambleside · 26 more nearby
In Ambleside, expect properly hilly offroad running, with most routes being loops. You'll find plenty to challenge you here.
The routes are between 5km and 25.5km, so there are options for various distances.
Runs in Ambleside
Ambleside Grasmere Round
South Lakeland, England
The Ambleside Grasmere Round is an anticlockwise route that with many highlights.
Around Loughrigg Clockwise
South Lakeland, England
This run is a scenic clockwise loop that circumnavigates Loughrigg without reaching the summit.
Brathay Tour of Loughrigg
South Lakeland, England
Looking for a challenging Lake District event to complete any time and raise funds for Brathay at the same time?
Brathay Trust Ambleside 25
South Lakeland, England
Brathay Trust Ambleside 25k course
Fairfield Horseshoe
South Lakeland,England
The classic Fairfield Horseshoe route starting and finishing in Rydal, and visiting 8 Wainwrights This course has sections above 500m.
Loughrigg Fell
South Lakeland, England
This out-and-back run from Ambleside ascends Loughrigg Fell. Starting in Ambleside, you'll begin a long climb to the summit.
Low Skelghyll Out & Back
Ecclerigg, Ambleside, The Lake District NationL Park.
The route follows quiet country lanes with a long, gradual ascent.
Rydal - Alcock Tarn
Rydal, The Lake District National Park, England
This anticlockwise loop from Rydal offers a short but challenging climb up to Alcock Tarn, where runners are rewarded with open views…
Rydal - Loughrigg
Rydal, The Lake District National Park, England
This anticlockwise loop from Rydal offers a mix of runnable trails and steeper climbs, starting with a steady ascent past Rydal Caves on…
Rydal Water
Rydal, The Lake District National Park, England
This scenic anti-clockwise loop around Rydal Water offers a mix of elevation and lakeside running.
Wansfell Pike and Skelghyll Wood
South Lakeland, England
Starting from Old Lake Road before a tough ascent up to the summit of Wansfell Pike, then good paths back via Skelghyll Wood.
Runs around Ambleside
Within roughly 10 km, sorted by distance. Showing 24 of 26.
Elter Water and Little Langdale
South Lakeland,England
This low-level hilly circuit offers a varied running experience on paths, bridleways, and lanes.
Lingmoor Fell - Blea Tarn - Langdale
South Lakeland,England
A tough start on a tarmac lane with some short steep sections. It's then on track through the wood at a steady gradient.
Langdale Valley
Langdale, Lake District National Park, England
If starting in Elterwater it almost immediately heads into a hilly road section.
Elterwater - Oak Howe Loop
South Lakeland, England
This route begins with a steep tarmac climb if starting from Elterwater, immediately challenging your legs as you ascend on a narrow, woody…
Stone Arthur and Heron Pike
Grasmere, The Lake District National Park, England
The run up Stone Arthur and Heron Pike begins with a tough, steep climb, where most of the elevation is gained early on.
Around Loughrigg and Grasmere
Grasmere, England
This clockwise loop takes you through the picturesque Grasmere village before leading onto quiet lanes towards the Rydal Water car park.
The Grasmere Gather Two Lakes Circuit
Grasmere, The Lake District National Park, England
This run includes the historic Coffin Route, a path steeped in local tradition and lore.
The Grasmere Gather Round
Grasmere, The Lake District National Park, England
The Grasmere Gather Round is a challenging run that highlights the beauty of the Lake District, featuring four main climbs: Alcock Tarn…
Loughrigg Terrace and Two Lakes
Grasmere, The Lake District National park, England
Starting from Grasmere, this run begins on the road before joining a path that climbs toward Loughrigg Terrace.
Easedale Tarn
South Lakeland, England
This run begins with a steady climb up towards Easedale Tarn.
Grasmere Common Round
Grasmere, The Lake District National Park, England
Starting from Grasmere, the Grasmere Common Round offers a challenging and scenic anticlockwise loop that takes you over several notable…
The Greenburn Round
Grasmere, The Lake District National Park, England
The Greenburn Round offers a diverse and rewarding trail run, beginning with a gentle start on quiet lanes before leading you onto grassy…
Helm Crag, Gibson Knott, Calf Crag
Grasmere, The Lake District National Park, England
Starting in Grasmere, the run begins with a challenging steep climb up Helm Crag, known for its rocky outcrops and stunning views over the…
Silver How from Grasmere
Grasmere, The Lake District National Park, England
Starting in Grasmere, the run up Silver How begins on tarmac before transitioning to a rocky and stony section.
Silver How from Chapel Stile
South Lakeland, England
The run to Silver How from Chapel Stile is a challenging out-and-back route that tests both your endurance and agility.
Windermere - Garburn - Orrest Head
Windermere, England
An anti-clockwise loop going past Dubbs Reservoir to the Garburn Pass, before returning via Orrest Head to Windermere.
Tarn Hows and Black Fell
Coniston, England
Starting opposite the car park at Tarn Hows then heading on an anticlockwise loop.
Tilberthwaite and Coniston Coppermines
Coniston, England
Paths and tracks with a couple of small sections of tarmac. The course goes to a high point of 420m and is exposed.
Around School Knott and Grandsire
South Lakeland, England
A loop of School Knott and Grandsire starting from Mill Beck Close and initially following the Dales Way, returning via Schoolknott…
Kentmere Horseshoe
Kentmere, England
A series of wainwrights in one great circuit.
Blea Tarn - Lingmoor
Lake District, England
Starting from the small car park at Blea Tarn.
Stickle Ghyll - Lingmoor Fell - Little Langdale
The Lake District, England
Starting from the Stickle Ghyll car park. A mix of stony and grassy trails then bring you down to Little Langdale.
East of Bowness
South Lakeland, England
Starting from the top of Brantfell Road and following the Dales Way for 3km before looping back towards Bowness.
Bob Graham Leg 3 (clockwise)
South Lakeland, England
Leg 3 of the famous Bob Graham Round 24 hour challenge when taken clockwise.
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