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Runs in and around Lancaster
17 running routes in Lancaster · 3 more nearby
The running around Lancaster is mostly on paved surfaces, so you can expect a firm footing underfoot. There's enough climbing to be felt, with routes like Clougha Pike offering a good workout.
Most of the routes are loops, and distances range from 5km up to 27km, so there are options for different length runs.
Runs in Lancaster

Abraham Heights
Lancaster, England
A loop of the west side of Abraham Heights from Willow Lane.

Aldcliffe Marsh and Urban Loop
Marsh, Lancashire
The circuit is essentially flat, with just one main climb of about 25 metres spread across the loop, and descents distributed throughout.

Beaumont - Hest Bank
Lancaster, England
Following the Lancaster Canal from Green Lane to the exit as you reach Hest Bank, and back.

Clougha Pike
Caton-With-Littledale, England
Starting at the parking area on Littledale Road. Steep climbs and descents on heather and peaty trails.

Halton Old Station - Caton
Lancaster, England
Following the old railway path (Lune Valley Ramble) from outside the former station near Denny Beck Lane to Station Road in Caton and back.

Lancaster - Canal & River Loop
Lancaster, England
Following the canal from near Ridge Lane bridge down to Abraham Heights, then picking up the river to the Lune Aqueduct and returning via…

Lancaster - Glasson Dock Round
Lancaster and Glasson Dock England
A big anticlockwise loop on off road trails of old railways paths, canal towpaths and trails along the Lune.

Lancaster - Morecombe - Hest Bank Loop
Lancaster, Morecombe, England
A largely off road loop on a mix of paved trails including multi-use paths, promenades and canal towpath

Morecambe - Heysham 5k Point to Point
Morecambe, England
This 5k point-to-point run starts at Morecambe Lifeboat Station and follows the promenade south, with wide seafront views all the way.

OMM Bay Gateway
Lancaster, England
This anticlockwise loop from OMM Lancaster offers a mix of riverside paths, roads, and trails.

OMM Scotch on the Rocks
Lancaster, England
Starting from OMM Lancaster, this varied route follows the river before climbing Denny Bank, offering a short but noticeable ascent.

OMM Slyne's Finest
Lancaster, England
Starting from OMM Lancaster, this loop follows the river before heading across the aqueduct to link to open fields towards Slyne.

Salt Ayre Greenway
Lancaster, England
Following the old railway line from the access point off Salt Ayre Lane to where it reaches the (new) railway and back.

The Canal and River Lune
Lancaster, England
Starting on Sibsey Street, then picking up the canal north to the River Lune Aqueduct, then following the river south back.

The Prom and Chapel Hill
Lancaster, England
Starting on The Prom 50m west of Battery car park and following the coast out to Half Moon Bay, looping round Heysham and returning.

West along The Prom from Bare
Lancaster, England
Along the Promenade from opposite Elm Road to the Stone Jetty and back.

Williamson Park and Canal
Lancaster, England
Passing through Lancaster Moor and looping around the prison towards Bulk, picking up the Lancaster Canal to Moorlands and returning to the…
Runs around Lancaster
Within roughly 16 km, sorted by distance.

Carnforth
Lancaster, England
Following the Lancaster Canal from Kellet Road out to Crawstone Wood, before looping round and returning via the canal.

Nicky Nook
Wyre, England
Starting from the car park at the end of Chipping Road and looping round the trout lakes via Nicky Nook.

Along the seafront to Knott End-on-Sea
Wyre, England
Starting at the path junction next to the car park on Fluke Hall Lane and following the coastal path to the slipway of Knott End On-Sea…
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