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North Yorkshire
113 running routes in North Yorkshire
The running in North Yorkshire is mostly off-road, so trail shoes are the safer bet, covering anything from 1.5km to 40km. There's enough climbing in most of these to be felt. Most are loops, so you finish back where you started.
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Runs in North Yorkshire
River Nidd and Lofthouse Moor
Harrogate, England
Begins at the entrance to the car park at Lofthouse Memorial Hall. Starts with a tarmac lane climb to Lofthouse Moor then a track across it.
River Nidd Loop
Pateley Bridge, England
This scenic route heads south from Pateley Bridge, closely following the River Nidd's gentle curves through lush fields and woodlands.
River Ure and Nutwith Common
Harrogate, England
A flat start along the river then leaving it to climb towards the Nutwith Common and through wood.
River Ure and Sharow
Harrogate, England
A flat course from Ripon centre. A loop to and along The Ure, passes through Sharrow then across farm fields to rejoin The Ure.
Robin Hood's Bay - Coastal Path North
Scarborough, North York Moors, England
Starting at the parking area on the old railway path near Mount Pleasant North and following the Cleveland Way for 3.8k before turning and…
Roseberry Topping from Great Ayton
Great Ayton, England
This scenic clockwise loop from Great Ayton takes you along forested trails through Newton Wood, leading to a steep ascent (some steps) up…
Rosedale Head
Rosedale West Side, North York Moors, England
A clockwise loop starting on the old railway path at the head of the valley. The course then drops to the valley floor before climbing back…
Round Hill from Clay Bank Top
Hambleton, North York Moors, England
From Clay Bank Top follows Lyke Wake Walk to Round Hill, before returning by looping round Urra Moor.
Runswick Bay Railway Path and Runswick Sands
Scarborough, North York Moors, England
Starting from Bank Bottom car park and looping round Calais Beck to Kettleness via the railway path, then returning along the Cleveland Way.
Saxton - Hazelwood
Saxton with Scarthingwell, England
Across fields through woods and along paths and tracks.
Scalby Ness and Old Railway
Scarborough, England
Starting from Burniston Road and heading to the coastal path, following it north for 4k, then cutting across to Field Lane and following…
Scarborough - Canal Path
Scarborough, North York Moors, England
Following the path alongside Scalby Beck from Scalby Road to Mowthorp Road and back.
Selby Canal 10
Selby, England
Starting at Denison Road and following the Selby Canal to the footbridge at Gateforth North Road and back.
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.
Sharp Haw
Craven, Yorkshire Dales, England
Starting on White Hills Lane and then looping around Skyrakes Wood and Sharp Haw, returning via the Dales High Way.
Sherburn Common
Sherburn in Elmet, England
Mostly trail with a loop through main street in Barkston Ash.
Simon's Seat & The Valley of Desolation
Hazlewood with Storiths, England
This scenic loop takes runners on a challenging route up Simon's Seat, ascending through the picturesque Valley of Desolation.
Skamper Yorkshire 3 Peaks Marathon
Craven, Yorkshire Dales, England
You are entered into this Challenge Event.
Skipton Moor
Craven, England
Starts and finishes at the junction of Shorebank Road and Greatwood Avenue, and makes a clockwise loop via Skipton Moor before returning.
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…
Stoneybrough Lane and Hag Lane
Hambleton, England
Starting on Stoneybrough Lane and heading over the A19 for 2.2k, before turning left and then picking up Hag Lane back.