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Runs in and around Wakefield
14 running routes in Wakefield · 43 more nearby
The running around Wakefield is mostly flat, with a good mix of surfaces. You'll find plenty of options for a gentle run, with routes like the Horbury Railway and River 5.
There are also some interesting loops to explore, such as the Anglers Loop Anticlockwise, offering a pleasant and varied run.
Runs in Wakefield
Aire and Calder Canal Loop
Wakefield, England
Beginning and ends at the entrance to the Golf Club at the bend on Whitworth Lane, heads to Wakefield Way, makes Around Aire and Calder…
Anglers and Haw Parks
Wakefield, England
An Adjacent loops begins and ends at the road junction at the SE corner of Country Park car park, making an anticlockwise round around…
Anglers Loop Anticlockwise
Wintersett, West Yorkshire
An anticlockwise loop around the lake at Anglers Country Park follows well-maintained paths through woodland and open parkland.
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…
Calder and Hebble Navigation
Wakefield, England
Beginning and ends at the start of the canal path on A642, travels down Wakefield Way, creates an anticlockwise circle passing through…
Castle and Pugneys Country Park
Wakefield, England
A single clockwise fully off-road loop around Pugneys starts and finishes at the south end of Castle car park at Sandal, passing through…
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)…
Gawthorpe Lane
Wakefield, England
An out and back to Kirkhamgate on Wakefield Way. part narrow tarmac lane, part track.
Horbury Railway and River 5
Horbury, England
This clockwise loop from Horbury takes you along Green Lane then a paved path to go and under the railway, leading to a scenic, unpaved…
Kirklees Way
Wakefield, England
Beginning and ends at the track's start on Westfield Street in Ossett, continues to Easlsheaton, turns at Track junction, and returns to…
Newland Park
Wakefield, England
A mostly off-road route begins and ends at the junction of Newland Lane and Smirthwaite View, looping anticlockwise around Newland Park…
River Calder to Horbury
Wakefield, England
An anti-clockwise loop starts and finishes at the bend in Thornes Moor Road, moves above Lupset Pond, continues to Old Mill Stream, and…
Southern Washlands and Newlands Hall
Wakefield, England
Around the Half Moon and River Calder, starting at the junction of Welbeck Lane and the A6194 and continuing to The Half Moon and Newland…
Walton Colliery Nature Park
Wakefield, England
An Adjacent loops in the shape of an 8 starts and finishes on the SW corner of the car park, moves up to complete a full anticlockwise…
Runs around Wakefield
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St Aidens Nature Reserve from Wood Row
Leeds, England
Starting from Shan House Bridge and looping around the Nature Reserve in a clockwise motion.
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…
Woodlesford Road Loop
Leeds, England
A straightforward road run around Woodlesford, ideal for those seeking a convenient local route.
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.
River Calder Loop
Kirklees, England
A fairly flat route alongside Dewsbury's waterways.
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…
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.
Canal towpath west to Thwaite Mills
Leeds, England
Starting from Woodlesford Lock and following the River Aire to Skelton Grange Road and back.
Bretton Lakes 5
Wakefield, England
An anticlockwise circuit around Bretton Lakes beginning at the car park and taking a right fork immediately, round the wood, then following…
Royston Railway Path
Barnsley, England
Along the old railway line from Common Lane to Barnsley Road.
Haw Park Wood
Barnsley, England
From Common Lane, before picking up the Barnsely Canal, then making a clocksie loop around Haw Park Wood, then returning to the start.
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…
Fitzwilliam Country Park Loop
Fitzwilliam, West Yorkshire
Clockwise loop around Fitzwilliam Country Park. Good most of the year even when it’s rained heavy as it avoids sections that don't drain…
Dewsbury-Heckmonwicke
Kirklees, England
An out and back along the Spen Valley Greenway
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…
Dewsbury Country Park
Kirklees, England
An Adjacent loops, starts at track junction at end of Burgh Mill Lane, moving around Dewsbury Country Park and returns to the starting…
Rabbit Ings Country Park
Barnsley, England
Starting at Church Hill, then to Lund Hill Lane, then makeing Around Rabbit Ings Country Park before returning to the start.
Four Bridges
Castleford, England
A loop on mixed street, lanes and trails. Some paths are grassy so can be muddy in wet conditions.
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.
Ackworth 5
Ackworth, England
Along the multi-use path and lane to the turnaround at the railway tunnel
Spen Valley Greenway to Cleckheaton
Kirklees, England
Starts and finishes at Spen Valley Greenway at the end of Carr Lane and returns to the starting point via the bridge over A643 (Westgate).
Fairburn Ings
Leeds, England
Beginning and ends at the start of the canal path on the NE side of Barnsdale Road (A656), continues along the Aire and Calder navigation…
Pontefract racecourse clockwise loop
Pontefract, West Yorkshire
A clockwise loop around Pontefract Racecourse follows the well-used perimeter path on a mostly flat, firm surface.
Pontefract racecourse anticlockwise loop
Pontefract, West Yorkshire
An anticlockwise loop around Pontefract Racecourse uses the broad perimeter path, providing a flat and consistent surface throughout.
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