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Runs in and around Preston
6 running routes in Preston · 13 more nearby
Running around Preston is generally flat, with a good mix of surfaces to choose from. You'll find routes on paved paths, as well as some off-road sections.
There are options like the Brockholes Nature Reserve route or the canal and Haslam Park for a change of scenery.
Runs in Preston

Brockholes Nature Reserve
Preston, England
A loop of Brockholes Nature Reserve starting and finishing where the track leaves Thornley Road.

Gregson Lane - Hoghton Loop
Gregson Lane, England
This anticlockwise loop offers a convenient and enjoyable option for local runners seeking a satisfying circuit close to home.

Old Tramway route
South Ribble, England
Starting where the path leaves Todd Lane North and following the Old Tram Road up to the river before returning via Upper Farm Nature…

Preston River Ribble west
Preston, England
Beginning where Holme Road leaves Liverpool Road and following the river to Mill Brook, and returning.

River Lostock route
Chorley, England
Starting from Town Brow and first heading south along the River Lostock and looping round the woods, returning to the start and then…

The canal and Haslam Park
Preston, England
Starting where the path leaves Cottam Way and following the canal to the end in Ashton-in-Ribble and back, with a small deviation on the…
Runs around Preston
Within roughly 16 km, sorted by distance.

Along the River Lostock
Buckshaw Village, England
An out and back from Old Warden Avenue, to and alongside the River Lostock before the turnaround at Town Brow.

Hothersall Loop
Ribble Valley, England
A loop from Ribchester playing fields, following the Ribble Way, then heading up to Hothersall before returning.

Blackburn - canal west
Mill Hill, England
Following the Leeds and Liverpool Canal from Mill Hill to Stanworth Woods and back.

Blackburn - canal central
Mill Hill, England
Following the Leeds and Liverpool Canal from Canal Street to Eanam Old Road and back.

The canal south to Adlington
Chorley, England
Starting on the towpath at the access point from Crosse Hall Lane and following the canal to just before bridge at Adlington, then…

Canal north to Whittle Springs
Chorley, England
Starting on the towpath at the access point from Crosse Hall Lane and following the canal to Town Lane and back.

Yarrow Valley Country Park
Coppull, Lancashire
The climbing is spread around the loop, with a total of around 50 metres of ascent.

Longridge Fell
Ribble Valley, England
Starting from the car park just off Forty Acre Lane and looping round Longridge Fell and the woods before returning.

Blackburn - canal east
Blackburn, England
Following the Leeds and Liverpool Canal from Eden Street to Sidebeet Street and back.

Bigger Hill & Darwen Hill
Darwen, England
Starting from Sunnyhurst and following it down past Sunnyhurst Hey Reservoir, down to Darwen Moor and then up Bigger Hill, along to Darwen…

Anglezarke Reservoir
Chorley, England
A clockwise loop of Anglezarke Reservoir from Knowsley Lane Bridge.

Rufford The canal and Mere Sands
West Lancashire, England
Starting on the B5246 at the access point to canal, following canal, edge of woods, then heading round lakes and finishing at the junction…

Saddle Fell and Parlick
Ribble Valley, England
An off-road anticlockwise loop starting at the road/track junction on Fell Gate (lane) on Fell Foot, taking in Fair Snape Fell, Paddy's…
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