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Dunwich Hourglass, Suffolk

Dunwich Hourglass Running Route

March 17, 2025
1 min read

This enjoyable running route takes in the best of Dunwich, a small historic village on the Suffolk coast.

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Old Winchester Hill

Old Winchester Hill Nature Reserve Run

March 15, 2025
2 min read

An SSSI, a National Nature Reserve and a Dark Sky location, it’s no surprise that Old Winchester Hill is a firm favourite

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Three Edges

Three Edges Run – Peak District

March 15, 2025
2 min read

Great running on the three Edges, over boulders with views that make the climbs worth the effort!

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Butser Hill Circular Run

Butser Hill Circular Run, South Downs

March 10, 2025
2 min read

Butser Hill part of the South Downs Way - this run is undulating with short uphills to push yourself then recover on the downs.

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small road with a hill view and trees - Bures Dragon Circular run

Bures Dragon Circular

March 7, 2025
2 min read

A fun Bures Dragon circular passing through areas of the Stour Valley and Dedham Vale (AONB)

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Rydal Cave running route on map

Rydal Cave

April 8, 2024
3 min read

​Sat between Ambleside and Grasmere, Rydal is home to the extensively photographed Rydal Cave, a manmade former quarry. #GetOutside Champion Rory Southworth takes us on a leisurely 6.2km route.

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The Isle of Wight Coastal Path Route

Isle of Wight Coastal Path

April 8, 2024
10 min read

The Isle of Wight Coastal Path is a 70-mile waymarked walk which goes around the whole island. It hugs much of the coastline and can easily be split into shorter sections. Helen from the OS Team shares her experience of running the route in a day.

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Hutton Roof Crags route line on a map

Hutton Roof Crags

April 8, 2024
2 min read

Hutton Roof Crags is a lesser walked area in Cumbria. Rory Southworth takes us through a remarkable hillside littered with limestone pavement.

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Race to the Stones route

Race to the Stones 100km ultra marathon

April 8, 2024
3 min read

The Race to the Stones is 100km along one of the oldest trails in Britain - The Ridgeway. Trail runner and OS CEO Nigel Clifford found out how tough it can be.

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Hope Mam Tor route line

Stunning Peak District views on this Hope to Mam Tor and Hollins Cross walk

April 8, 2024
4 min read

Perfect as a walk or run and great for families, this Peak District route is easy to follow with stunning views from the popular Mam Tor.

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In Hope for a family adventure

April 8, 2024
3 min read

Ideal for families - a mix of cycling, walking, waterfall scrambling and trail running, with each leg only a few kilometres, making an exciting day out in the Peak District.

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Hampstead hard orienteering route

A run with a twist – hunting posts in Hampstead Heath

April 8, 2019
5 min read

Orienteering doesn't require technical kit, is very affordable and there are events held most weekends in rural and urban areas, as well as free fixed courses in forests and parks across Britain.

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London running route map

Urban Trails

November 20, 2018
3 min read

Finding running routes in urban areas may not be as hard as you think. Mountain runner Max Nicholls tells us how he trains for National and World Championships by finding routes in South London.

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Black Mountains run route

Bagging the Welsh dragon in the Black Mountains

July 8, 2018
2 min read

Crossing the Black Mountains, starting at Pandy and moving on to Hay-on-Wye, the route has incredible views and a line of trig points ending in one decorated with a Welsh dragon.