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Runs in and around Bradford
14 running routes in Bradford · 46 more nearby
Bradford offers a good mix of running, with routes that are gently rolling. You’ll find a variety of surfaces underfoot, so there’s plenty of choice for your run.
Many of the routes here are loops, including the Idle Urban 5, and they tend to be between 4.5 and 8.5 kilometres long.
Runs in Bradford
Baildon and Esholt Loop
Bradford, England
Starting from Buck Lane and crossing the river to then follow the Leeds and Liverpool Canal for 3.1k, then doubling back to cross the river…
Baildon Moor
Bradford, England
Starting at Haworth Road and heading west to loop around Baildon Moor before returning the same way.
Carr Beck
Leeds, England
Starting at the south end of Ravenscliffe Road and heading south on the Leeds Country Way via Round Wood, looping around the Woodhall…
Hipperholme Priestley Green Loop
Calderdale, England
Beginning in Hipperholme and heading towards Lumbrook before returning via Priestly Green to the same location.
Idle Urban 5
Bradford, England
A straightforward 5k clockwise loop through the streets of Idle.
Jagger Park Wood and Low Wood
Bradford, England
Starting on Ullswater Drive and looping around Judy Woods and Norwood Green before returning to the start point.
Low Wood and Jagger Park Wood
Bradford, England
Starting at the junction of High Fernley Road and Carr House Gate, makes a clockwise loop across Norwood Green and another loop over Judy…
Raikes Lane and Black Carr
Bradford, England
Starting on Raikes Lane, continuing along Scholebrook Lane, heading west through the woods and then returning via Neds Lane and Holme Lane.
Spen Valley Greenway
Bradford, England
From the end of Dealburn Road to Westgate and back on the Spen Valley Greenway.
The canal and Ainsbury Avenue
Bradford, England
Starting on the canal towpath on the north side of Dock Swing Bridge, following the canal to Ainsbury Avenue, then following that and…
The canal and Shipley Glen
Bradford, England
Beginning and ends on the canal towpath at an access point just south of Ferncliffe Road and following the canal to Hirst Lock, crossing…
The Great Northern Railway Trail (from Queensferry)
Bradford, England
This out-and-back run along the Great Northern Railway Trail from Queensbury offers a relatively flat and smooth route on a converted…
Tyersal Lane and Raikes Lane
Leeds, England
Starts and finishes at Tyersal Lane, making a clockwise loop via Pudsey Green, Leeds Country Way, Scholebrook Lane, Raikes Lane, Holme Lane…
West along the canal from Calverley Bridge
Leeds, England
From Calverley Bridge to Apperley Road and back along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.
Runs around Bradford
Within roughly 16 km, sorted by distance. Showing 24 of 46.
Canal Towpath to Calverley Bridge
Leeds, England
Starting from Newlay Bridge and following Pollard Lane to the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, following it to Calverley Bridge, where it crosses…
Altar Lane and St Ives Estate Loop
Bradford, England
Starting from Ireland Terrace this run sets off with a tough climb, gaining around 175 metres in the first 2 km as Altar Lane ascends…
Westfield Loop
Leeds, England
Includes a section through Spring Wood which can be muddy.
Esholt 10
Leeds, England
A course on mixed trails through woods, along a towpath across fields and sections on lanes.
Ogden Reservoir from Illingworth
Calderdale, England
From Illingworth and looping anticlockwise around Ogden Reservoir and back.
To Salterhebble Guillotine Lock and Back
Calderdale, England
From Shaw Hill to Exley on the Hebble Trail.
Heckmonwicke-Dewsbury
Kirklees, England
An out and back along the Spen Valley Greenway
Spen Valley Greenway to Rawfolds
Kirklees, England
Starts and finishes at the bridge over station road, then returns via the bridge over track at Heckmondwike.
East Morton and The Glen
Bradford, England
Beginning where Green End Road leaves Main Road and making a clockwise loop around The Glen, returning via Sunnydale.
Home Farm loop
Long Lee, England
Beginning at the NW end of Moss Carr Road and looping around three Plantations and Coppice Pond.
Cromwell Bottom 5
Calderdale, England
From Elland to Lillands via Cromwell Bottom Local Nature Reserve and the Calder Valley Greenway.
Cookridge to Golden Acre Park
Leeds, England
This run starts on Pinfold Lane, following the Leeds County Way past Paul's Pond and through Breary Marsh Nature Reserve.
Spen Valley Greenway to Cleckheaton
Kirklees, England
Starts and finishes at Spen Valley Greenway at the end of Carr Lane and returns to the starting point via the bridge over A643 (Westgate).
Kirklees Way to Howden Clough
Kirklees, England
Starts and finishes at Junction of Lady Ann Road and Soothill Lane, and returns from A643 to the start point.
Meanwood Valley
Leeds, England
The path weaves through woodland and open spaces, offering a mix of soft ground and firm trails.
Meanwood Grove
Leeds, England
This loop from Meanwood Park offers a mix of urban fringe and scenic trails.
Chevin Country Park
Otley, England
A varied clockwise loop around Chevin Country Park offers a mix of woodland trails, open grassy paths, and scenic viewpoints.
Elland Canal and River Loop
Calderdale, England
Beginning at Elland Bridge and following the Calder and Hebble Navigation before making a clockwise loop round Cromwell Bottom Local Nature…
Bradley Canal and Greenway
Kirklees, England
From Calder Valley Greenway along Huddersfield Broad Canal to Red Doles Road, then along Birkby Bradley Greenway to Deighton and back.
Alder Carr Wood via the canal
Bradford, England
Beginning at Bar Lane and following the Leeds and Liverpool Canal for 4k.
Skamper Leeds Half Canalathon
Leeds, England
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Greetland Fields and Wood
Calderdale, England
Beginning in Lindwell and heading anticlockwise to Clay House Park, then up to North Dean Wood onto the Calderdale Way, returning to…
Towpath to Bramley
Leeds, England
From Wharfe Approach to the footbridge after Broad Lane and back along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.
Dewsbury Country Park
Kirklees, England
An Adjacent loops, starts at track junction at end of Burgh Mill Lane, moving around Dewsbury Country Park and returns to the starting…
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