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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

Stony Leas
Sneaton, North York Moors, England
A climb on woodland tracks to reach open moorland and then a final push to Stony Leas summit.

The Nidd 5
Pateley Bridge, England
Following the trail along the River Nidd, the path is a gentle mix of riverside paths and countryside views.

The Parks
Kirkbymoorside, North York Moors, England
A run on tracks and lanes to the north of Kirkbymoorside.

Thornton Dale
Thornton-Le-Dale, North York Moors, England
From Dalby Courtyard (next to the visitor centre car park). The first half on woodland trails and the second half more open.

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…

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

Washburn Valley and Timble Ings
Blubberhouses, England
This run explores the Washburn Valley on a rewarding loop around Swinsty, Fewston, and Thruscross Reservoirs, with an additional climb…

Watery Lane Circuit
Settle, England
This scenic clockwise route from Settle follows Watery Lane, leading you out into the countryside.

Wellburn
Kirkbymoorside, England
An out and back to and past Wellburn on lanes and pavements.

Whernside
Ribblehead, England
This anticlockwise loop around Whernside from Ribblehead is a thrilling run with both intense climbs and fast-paced descents.

Whitby Cinder Tack 5 (from Larpool Viaduct)
Whitby, England
A straightforward 5k out-and-back run along the cinder track from Larpool Viaduct towards Stainsacre.

Whitby Cinder Tracks 7
Scarborough, England
From South End Gardens in Whitby to Stainsacre Lane and back along the Cinder Tracks.

Whitby Cinder Tracks 9
Scarborough, England
Starting at Southend Gardens (just west of bridge) and following the Cinder Tracks out to Stainsacre Lane and back.

White Hill and Cringle Moor from Clay Bank Top
Hambleton, North York Moors, England
From Clay Bank Top follows Lyke Wake Walk to Cringle Moor, then returns via an adjacent path.

Whitecliffe Wood
Richmondshire, Yorkshire Dales, England
A picturesque Swaledale course. Mostly flat for the first half as the course follows the river on grassy paths.

Winterings
Richmondshire, Yorkshire Dales, England
A small section of road then a steep climb up through farm fields.

Yearsley Woods
Hambleton, England
Starting at the car park just off Yearsley Moor Bank and looping around Yearsley Woods in a clockwise fashion.
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