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Runs in and around Settle
14 running routes in Settle · 10 more nearby
Settle is a properly hilly place to run, with routes that will get your heart pumping. You'll find yourself mostly offroad here, so expect some varied terrain underfoot.
There are some great loops to explore, like the Knight Stainforth Loop, or you could try the challenge of the Warrendale Knotts Hill Climb.
Runs in Settle

Attermire Scar
Craven, Yorkshire Dales, England
Beginning at Market Square in Settle, and follows the Settle Loop, passing through Clay Pits Plantation and returning via the Dales High…

Cleatop Wood-Hunter Bark Anticlockwise Loop
Settle, England
An anticlockwise loop from Settle offers a varied and scenic experience.

Giggleswick Anticlockwise Road Loop
Giggleswick, England
This anticlockwise road loop from Giggleswick offers a varied and rolling run through quiet country lanes.

Giggleswick Clockwise Road Loop
Giggleswick, England
This clockwise road loop from Giggleswick offers a scenic run through undulating countryside.

Giggleswick Scar
Craven, Yorkshire Dales, England
Starting on Stackhouse Lane and following a footpath west, then north for just under 4k, before returning via A Pennine Journey.

Hunter Bark Cleatop Wood - Clockwise Loop
Settle, England
A clockwise loop from Settle delivers a rewarding mix of woodland, open terrain, and scenic descents.

Knight Stainforth Loop
Stainforth, England
This clockwise loop links Little Stainforth and Feizor, offering a delightful mix of countryside trails and peaceful lanes.

Settle - Locks Weir Loop
Giggleswick, North Yorkshire
A 5k (almost) circuit on quiet lanes from Settle Swimming Pool. Crosses the River Ribble by the weir at Langcliffe.

Settle Hills
Craven, Yorkshire Dales, England
A figure-of-eight loop round the Attermire Scar area above Settle. Weather conditions can change at short notice, so plan accordingly.

Settle Loop Anticlockwise
Craven, Yorkshire Dales, England
Mainly on tracks with some footpath sections to avoid roads. Good runnable terrain.This course has sections above 500m.

Settle Loop Clockwise
Craven, Yorkshire Dales, England
Mainly on tracks with some footpath sections to avoid roads. Good runnable terrain.This course has sections above 500m.

Stainforth Road 10k Loop
Settle, England
The route continues on quieter lanes via Stackhouse Lane, then loops back through Sowarth Fold, offering a mix of steady roadside running…

Warrendale Knotts Hill Climb
Settle, England
This hill climb run from Settle to the Warrendale Knotts trig point is a challenging yet rewarding ascent.

Watery Lane Circuit
Settle, England
This scenic clockwise route from Settle follows Watery Lane, leading you out into the countryside.
Runs around Settle
Within roughly 10 km, sorted by distance.

Around Oxenber Woods
Austwick, Yorkshire Dales, England
A steady climb to the half way point then predominantly downhill. Mainly on good quality tracks with some grassy paths and small sections…

Austwick Lanes
Austwick, England
An anticlockwise loop around Austwick using a mix of village streets, quiet lanes, and short rural tracks.

Austwick Wash Dubs
Austwick, Yorkshire Dales, England
A route suitable for winter, using quiet roads and lanes.

Tunnels Loop
Austwick, Clapham, England
A delightful off-road trail run that showcases the natural beauty of the Yorkshire Dales, following well-trodden paths and tracks that lead…

Austwick Amble
Austwick, Yorkshire Dales, England
Follows a route similar to the Austwick Amble Fell Race. Some steep climbing onto the open fells and onto grass and limestone pavements.

Malham Tarn and Lang Scar
Water Houses, North Yorkshire
The ground underfoot is a roughly even mix of paved and off-road surfaces, with around 80m of climbing spread throughout the loop.

Malham Cove Loop
Malham, England
This scenic loop from Malham offers a mix of limestone terrain, grassy paths and classic Dales views.

Pen-y-ghent
Horton in Ribblesdale, England
Parking at the National Trust Car Park near the start.

Skamper Yorkshire 3 Peaks Marathon
Craven, Yorkshire Dales, England
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Clapham - Austwick - Wharf - Norber Brow
Clapham, Austwick, England
This trail run offers an invigorating anticlockwise loop through the picturesque Yorkshire Dales.
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