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Runs in and around Wells
5 running routes in Wells · 7 more nearby
The running around Wells is on mixed surfaces, and the routes are loops. There's enough climbing to be felt, so you'll get a good workout.
You could try Ham and The Old Railway, or Common Moor 5 for a taste of what's on offer.
Runs in Wells

Bishop's Park
Mendip, England
Starting at The Bishop's Palace Moat and following the Monarchs Way and footpaths out to Durston Road, before returning the same way.

Common Moor 5
Mendip, England
From Wells Road entirely on flat roads this route goes out onto the plain to the north of Glastonbury loopig around Common Moor.

Ham and The Old Railway
Mendip, England
Starting from Shepton Mallet and heading initially towards Darshill, then it takes in a section of the disused railway on the way back to…

Ham Woods
Mendip, England
A single clockwise loop, setting out on quiet lanes towards Croscombe, the route then climbs steadily through Ham Woods before returning to…

Tor Hill and King's Castle Wood
Mendip, England
Starting from Tor Street and heading initially to the south of Tor Hill Wood via the East Mendip Way, before looping around King's Castle…
Runs around Wells
Within roughly 16 km, sorted by distance.

Glastonbury Tor
Mendip, England
Starting from Wellhouse Lane and after a steep climb up and over Glastonbury Tor this route follows lanes and makes a clockwise loop to the…

Nyland Hill and Draycott Sleights
Mendip, England
A run out across a flat plain to visit the curious Nyland Hill.

Glastonbury to Ham Wall
Mendip, England
Starting at Middle Drove and following South Drain to the nature reserve of Ham Wall before returning along the same route.

Cheddar Gorge
Sedgemoor, England
Starting from Birch Hill and heading via Tuttors Hill before looping around Cheddar Gorge and Black Rock, returning via Pulpit Rock.

Cheddar Reservoir
Sedgemoor, England
Starting from Lower New Road and following the Mendip Trail initially, before looping around Cheddar Reservoir via Portmeade Drove and…

Burrington Ham and Beacon Batch
Burrington, England
Climbing up Burrington Ham before continuing up Beacon Batch, then descending Black Down.

Dolebury Warren and Black Down
Burrington, England
A trail run through woods and then up onto Black Down to the summit of Beacon Batch (325m).
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