For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in North West England. Use our Travel Guide as a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure and browse through descriptions and route details of the most beautiful runs.
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The 10 most beautiful runs in North West England
Running
· North West England
Kendal Helm Hill
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
13 km
2:05 h
142 m
163 m
Running loop past the historic site of Kendal Castle to the top of The Helm.
Running
· North West England
Kendal to Castle
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
4.3 km
0:40 h
53 m
53 m
A short running route around Kendal and the Castle.
Running
· North West England
Kendal, Natland, Levens, Brigsteer
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
19.9 km
3:10 h
270 m
276 m
A tough running loop around the villages and towns near Kendal.
Running
· North West England
Alvaston Hall & Back Again
8.8 km
2:05 h
14 m
14 m
A pleasant jog off pavement, but a very muddy route if wet.
The photos and description provide a basic overview, use the map to navigate. It's likely that they’ll be phone signal throughout the route with most providers.
Running
· North West England
Running on 29 November 2023 at 09:24
6.8 km
0:40 h
8 m
9 m
Chapelford - Westbrook - Saint Philip - Gemini - Callands - Sankey Canal - Dallam - Sankey Valley Park - Sankey Brook - Bewsey - Old Hall - Brownlees Pond - Twenty Acre Park
Running
· North West England
Around Kendal Run 15-06-2020
Difficulty
easy
10.3 km
1:34 h
104 m
105 m
getoffthechair.comGood run around Kendal on the public foot paths. Run alonge the canal path and along the river. Nice and ferly flat.please donate to:2020.getoffthechair.comDistance: 10.56kmTotal Time: 1:10:59
Running
· North West England
SILVA Lakes Traverse 2024 final
Difficulty
difficult
93.3 km
17:30 h
2,970 m
2,680 m
The SILVA Lakes Traverse™ is a 100km ultra following Wainwright’s coast to coast route through the Lake District fells. The event has an adventurous ethos and culture of self-sufficient.
This ultra crosses the entire width of the Lake District National Park and starts alongside the SILVA Northern Traverse™ in St. Bees on the west coast. The route traverses Ennerdale, Borrowdale, over Grasmere Common, past Grisedale Tarn, through Patterdale, over Kidsty Pike and along Haweswater to finish at Shap. This is a challenging yet beautiful ultra, and a great stepping stone for those aspiring to enter the SILVA Northern Traverse™.
We want to make this the best ultra you have ever done! We can’t take credit for the route, this is down to Alfred Wainwright – but he got it right, which is why the coast to coast route is Britain’s most popular long distance path.
Running
· North West England
SILVA Dales Traverse 2024 final
Difficulty
difficult
52.7 km
11:10 h
1,368 m
1,485 m
The SILVA Dales Traverse™ is a 55km ultra following Wainwright’s coast to coast route from Kirby Stephen to Richmond. The event has an adventurous ethos and culture of self-sufficient.
Following the same route as SILVA Northern Traverse™, the Dales Traverse™ starts from Kirkby Stephen, passes through the North Pennines Area of Outstanding National Beauty, over the iconic Nine Standards, and into the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park weaving through Swaledale to a stunning finish below Richmond Castle. This is an achievable and beautiful ultra and a great stepping stone for those aspiring to enter the SILVA Moors™ or Lakes Traverse™.
We want to make this the best ultra you have ever done! We can’t take credit for the route, this is down to Alfred Wainwright – but he got it right, which is why the coast to coast route is Britain’s most popular long distance path.
Running
· North West England
SILVA Northern Traverse 2024 final
Difficulty
difficult
290.5 km
65:40 h
6,527 m
6,561 m
The SILVA Northern Traverse™ is a 300km ultra following Wainwright’s coast to coast route from St Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay. The event has a strong adventurous ethos and culture of self-sufficient.
Beginning at St Bees on the west coast, the route crosses the north of England through three National Parks finishing in Robin Hood’s Bay on the east coast. Taking in iconic mountains, valleys, moors and ~6,500m of ascent, the SILVA Northern Traverse™ is one of the most spectacular journeys in the UK.
We want to make this the best ultra you have ever done! We can’t take credit for the route, this is down to Alfred Wainwright – but he got it right, which is why it is Britain’s most popular long distance path.
Running
· North West England
321 Run Memorial Park 1km
Difficulty
easy
1 km
0:09 h
3 m
3 m
321 Run England321 Push England1km routeGood lighting & CCTV in start / finish area. Smooth paths throughout - some currently being refurbished.Suitable for all walking / jogging activities and use by prams buggies and wheelchairs
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Tally-Ho! from Norley by Dorab
September 06, 2023
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Community
Walked (not ran) this route on a hot day, so were really grateful that it was mostly in the shade. A great route, although suspect that the section around Hart Hill would be very boggy in winter and spring
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Chew reservoir 10m loop by Nathan
November 21, 2021
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Ennerdale Water by Andrew
August 06, 2021
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