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Runs in and around Leeds

18 running routes in Leeds · 45 more nearby

The running around Leeds is properly hilly in places, with some good climbs to be felt, and you'll find a mix of surfaces underfoot. Most routes are loops, with distances from 4.5km up to 21km.

You could try the River Aire and Rothwell Country Park route, or head out on the Canal Towpath to Calverley Bridge.

Runs in Leeds

Adel Woods

Adel Woods

Leeds, England

Starting from the Adel Woods car park and following Crag Lane around Alwoodley Village Green, then continuing through Adel Moor via the…

5.0 km42 mHill 1/5
Belle Isle Middleton Park

Belle Isle Middleton Park

Leeds, England

Starting from just outside the entrance to John Charles Academy grounds and then looping around Middleton Park before returning via the…

5.3 km86 mHill 3/5
Canal Towpath to Calverley Bridge

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…

5.6 km10 mHill 0/5
Eccup Reservoir 7

Eccup Reservoir 7

Leeds, England

Starting from Goodrick Lane in Alwoodley and looping around Eccup Reservoir.

7.2 km47 mHill 1/5
Eccup Reservoir 9

Eccup Reservoir 9

Leeds, England

An extended loop around Eccup Reservoir, starting from Goodrick Lane and extending up as far as the Emmerdale Village TV location.

9.1 km67 mHill 1/5
Huntress Leeds

Huntress Leeds

Leeds, England

This urban run in Leeds city centre starts at Broad Gate, follows Vicar Lane, crosses the River Aire, and continues along the river.

5.0 km22 mHill 0/5
Meanwood Grove

Meanwood Grove

Leeds, England

This loop from Meanwood Park offers a mix of urban fringe and scenic trails.

4.4 km59 mHill 2/5
Meanwood Valley

Meanwood Valley

Leeds, England

The path weaves through woodland and open spaces, offering a mix of soft ground and firm trails.

5.9 km64 mHill 2/5
River Aire and Rothwell Country Park

River Aire and Rothwell Country Park

Leeds, England

Starting from Bullough Lane and first making a loop around Skelton Lake before coming back via the same route and making Around Rothwell…

7.6 km46 mHill 1/5
River Aire to Thwaite Mills

River Aire to Thwaite Mills

Leeds, England

Following the River Aire from Centenary Bridge to Thwaite Watermill and back.

7.1 km0 mHill 0/5
Roundhay Park

Roundhay Park

Leeds, England

A loop of Roundhay Park starting from the Mansion and heading south to skirt round Waterloo Lake, then head up to the Gorge Bridge in the…

5.7 km43 mHill 1/5
Roundhay Two Lakes Loop

Roundhay Two Lakes Loop

Oakwood, West Yorkshire

This loop explores Roundhay Park, taking in both Waterloo Lake and Upper Lake on a mix of surfaced paths and well-used park trails.

4.1 km36 mHill 1/5
Skamper Leeds Half Canalathon

Skamper Leeds Half Canalathon

Leeds, England

You are entered into this Challenge Event.

21.1 km54 mHill 0/5
Sugarwell Hill Park and Around

Sugarwell Hill Park and Around

Lovell Park, West Yorkshire

The ground is almost entirely off-road, with only short paved sections, making for a proper trail feel.

4.0 km63 mHill 3/5
Temple Newsam and Menagerie Ponds

Temple Newsam and Menagerie Ponds

Leeds, England

Starting from the east end of the Sycamore Walk and looping anti-clockwise around Temple Newsam gold course and Menagerie Ponds.

6.2 km45 mHill 1/5
Temple Newsam East

Temple Newsam East

Leeds, England

Starting from Temple Newsam Home Farm and initially heading south to Dunstan Hills, then north east to Charcoal Wood, before heading east…

5.9 km54 mHill 1/5
Towpath to Bramley

Towpath to Bramley

Leeds, England

From Wharfe Approach to the footbridge after Broad Lane and back along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.

10.0 km10 mHill 0/5
Woodlesford Road Loop

Woodlesford Road Loop

Leeds, England

A straightforward road run around Woodlesford, ideal for those seeking a convenient local route.

4.8 km38 mHill 1/5

Runs around Leeds

Within roughly 16 km, sorted by distance. Showing 24 of 45.

West along the canal from Calverley Bridge

West along the canal from Calverley Bridge

Leeds, England

From Calverley Bridge to Apperley Road and back along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.

8.0 km22 mHill 0/5
Bullough Lane and the canal towpath

Bullough Lane and the canal towpath

Leeds, England

Starting from Woodlesford Lock and following the River Aire to the footbridge just before the motorway, then looping round Skelton Lake…

7.5 km0 mHill 0/5
Cookridge to Golden Acre Park

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.

6.7 km32 mHill 0/5
Canal towpath west to Thwaite Mills

Canal towpath west to Thwaite Mills

Leeds, England

Starting from Woodlesford Lock and following the River Aire to Skelton Grange Road and back.

9.0 km0 mHill 0/5
Woodlesford Canal Run

Woodlesford Canal Run

Leeds, England

This canal-side run from Woodlesford Lock to Lemonroyd Marina offers a peaceful out-and-back route on a flat, well-maintained towpath.

4.6 km0 mHill 0/5
Cave Lane

Cave Lane

Leeds, England

A loop starts and finishes at Junction of Main Street and Moor Knoll Lane (start SE side of Main Street, finish NW side of Main Street)…

4.7 km46 mHill 1/5
Bramhope, Guiseley, Horsforth Round

Bramhope, Guiseley, Horsforth Round

Leeds, England

This ultra trail loop offers a varied mix of terrain, linking Bramhope, Guiseley, and Horsforth through a blend of pavements, woodland…

30.7 km681 mHill 3/5
East Bramhope Cross Country  Loop

East Bramhope Cross Country Loop

Bramhope, England

This clockwise cross-country loop offers a varied and scenic run east from Bramhope.

7.7 km70 mHill 1/5
Raikes Lane and Black Carr

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.

5.4 km95 mHill 3/5
Bramhope - Burley Moor Circuit

Bramhope - Burley Moor Circuit

Bramhope, Otley, Menston, England

This trail run offers a varied and rewarding circuit linking Bramhope, Otley, Burley Moor, and Menston, with plenty of elevation changes…

31.5 km584 mHill 3/5
Tyersal Lane and Raikes Lane

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…

7.0 km146 mHill 3/5
Barrowby Lane and Barnbow Common

Barrowby Lane and Barnbow Common

Leeds, England

Starting from Barrowby Lane and following the Leeds Country Way up to the Shippen Plantation, looping round that and returning past the…

5.5 km23 mHill 0/5
Carr Beck

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…

5.8 km102 mHill 3/5
Bottom Boat to Pinder Green

Bottom Boat to Pinder Green

Wakefield, England

Starts and finishes at the path at the end of St Peters's crescent near Bottomboat and returns from Junction with Pinders Green Walk near…

8.3 km20 mHill 0/5
Kirklees Way to Howden Clough

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.

6.7 km55 mHill 1/5
St Aidens Nature Reserve from Wood Row

St Aidens Nature Reserve from Wood Row

Leeds, England

Starting from Shan House Bridge and looping around the Nature Reserve in a clockwise motion.

8.2 km105 mHill 2/5
St Aidan's Nature Reserve

St Aidan's Nature Reserve

Leeds, England

Starting from the entrance to the RSPB Reserve and looping round Eastern Reedbed, Western Reedbed, Lemonroyd Lake, Main Lake and Bowers…

9.0 km96 mHill 2/5
Harewood Park

Harewood Park

Harewood, England

Starting from Church Lane and looing around Harewood Park via Ebor Way, Leeds Country Way and then Wall Side Plantation.

7.6 km119 mHill 3/5
Bardsey hills

Bardsey hills

Bardsey cum Rigton, West Yorkshire

This 7 km circuit is around the hilly area to the west of Bardsey offers a mix of paved and off-road running, with about 130 metres of…

7.0 km125 mHill 3/5
Gawthorpe Lane

Gawthorpe Lane

Wakefield, England

An out and back to Kirkhamgate on Wakefield Way. part narrow tarmac lane, part track.

4.7 km88 mHill 3/5
Westfield Loop

Westfield Loop

Leeds, England

Includes a section through Spring Wood which can be muddy.

4.8 km47 mHill 1/5
Idle Urban 5

Idle Urban 5

Bradford, England

A straightforward 5k clockwise loop through the streets of Idle.

5.0 km52 mHill 2/5
Esholt 10

Esholt 10

Leeds, England

A course on mixed trails through woods, along a towpath across fields and sections on lanes.

10.3 km71 mHill 1/5
Allerton Bywater 5

Allerton Bywater 5

Allerton Bywater, England

A 5k route from Allerton Bywater heads along the old railway path, providing a flat, easy-to-navigate surface.

5.2 km20 mHill 0/5

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