Best running routes in Leeds
West Yorkshire, England
Leeds gives you a bit of everything — Roundhay Park for grass loops, the Leeds–Liverpool Canal for flat distance, and Meanwood Valley Trail when you want to escape into woodland. Friendly running clubs everywhere.
Best for
Park loops, canal towpath miles, woodland trail.
5 routes to try in Leeds
1.Roundhay Park Lakes Loop
5 kmRolling loop around Waterloo Lake — the classic Leeds parkrun-style route.
Start: Mansion car park•Surface: Parks
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8 kmFlat towpath heading west out of the city centre to Kirkstall Abbey.
Start: Granary Wharf•Surface: Canal/River
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11 kmPoint-to-point woodland trail from Woodhouse Moor to Golden Acre Park.
Start: Woodhouse Moor•Surface: Trail
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5.5 kmEasy student-friendly loop through tree-lined streets.
Start: Hyde Park Corner Leeds•Surface: Roads
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6 kmRolling estate trails on the east side — quieter and beautifully hilly.
Start: Temple Newsam House•Surface: Mixed
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