Trail Running Journal
Route tips, training ideas, kit picks and news from the trails.
10 of the Best Trail Running Routes Near Ilkley
Ten trail runs from Ilkley, 7.7km to 35.1km, all with free GPX — from a bluebell wood loop to the 35km Ilkley Skyline.
Best Gifts for Trail Runners: 15 Useful Ideas That Will Actually Get Used
Compare practical options for best gifts for trail runners: 15 useful ideas that will actually get used. Honest UK trail-running advice, clear drawbacks an
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Best Trail Running Books, Guidebooks and Maps for UK Runners
Compare practical options for best trail running books, guidebooks and maps for uk runners. Honest UK trail-running advice, clear drawbacks and Amazon avai
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Best Trail Running Poles for Ultras and Steep Routes
Compare practical options for best trail running poles for ultras and steep routes. Honest UK trail-running advice, clear drawbacks and Amazon availability
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Best Trail Runs From Grassington: 10 Routes in Wharfedale
Ten trail running routes from Grassington in the Yorkshire Dales, from a 6.8km reservoir circuit to a 97.9km ultra. Free GPX on every one.
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Best Head Torches for Trail Running and Ultras
Compare practical options for best head torches for trail running and ultras. Honest UK trail-running advice, clear drawbacks and Amazon availability.
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Best Recovery Drinks for Runners After Long Runs and Ultras
Compare practical options for best recovery drinks for runners after long runs and ultras. Honest UK trail-running advice, clear drawbacks and Amazon avail
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Best Energy Bars for Trail Running and Ultras: 10 Solid Fuel Options
Compare 10 of the best energy bars for trail running and ultras, including Veloforte, Maurten, STYRKR, SiS, OTE and TORQ. Carbs, texture and honest advice.
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Best Carbohydrate Drinks for Long Runs and Ultras
Compare practical options for best carbohydrate drinks for long runs and ultras. Honest UK trail-running advice, clear drawbacks and Amazon availability.
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Best Trail Runs From Ambleside: 10 Lake District Routes
Ten trail routes from Ambleside, 9.8km to 36.7km, with free GPX. Honest TRP grades from Moderate to Expert, and what each one is actually like.
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Best Anti-Chafe Products for Running and Ultras
Compare practical options for best anti-chafe products for running and ultras. Honest UK trail-running advice, clear drawbacks and Amazon availability.
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15 Trail Running Accessories That Are Genuinely Useful
Compare practical options for 15 trail running accessories that are genuinely useful. Honest UK trail-running advice, clear drawbacks and Amazon availabili
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Best Electrolyte Tablets and Hydration Powders for Trail Running
Compare practical options for best electrolyte tablets and hydration powders for trail running. Honest UK trail-running advice, clear drawbacks and Amazon
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Best Energy Chews for Running: 10 Options for Trails and Ultras
Compare 10 of the best energy chews for running, including Precision Fuel, SiS, TORQ, HIGH5 and GU. Carbs, caffeine, texture and honest trail advice.
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Best Soft Flasks for Trail Running: 10 Options for Race Vests
Compare practical options for best soft flasks for trail running: 10 options for race vests. Honest UK trail-running advice, clear drawbacks and Amazon ava
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Best Energy Gels for Trail Running: 12 Options for Long Runs and Ultras
Compare 12 of the best energy gels for trail running, including Maurten, Precision Fuel, TORQ, SiS and Mountain Fuel. Carbs, caffeine, texture and honest advice.
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How Much Harder Is Trail Running Than Road Running?
Compare trail and road running pace using real UK routes, ascent and terrain. Learn how to estimate time without relying on road pace.
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Best Sunglasses for Trail Running
Compare 10 of the best sunglasses for trail running, including Julbo, Oakley, Tifosi, Goodr and Bloc. Photochromic lenses, fit, fogging and honest advice.
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Trail Running for Beginners UK: Your First Five Runs
Start trail running with a practical five-run plan, honest UK route ideas, shoe and kit advice, free GPX downloads and no gatekeeping.
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What Trail Running Shoes Do You Need for UK Trails?
A plain guide to choosing trail running shoes for UK terrain: mud, hard-packed trails, rock and bog. What lug depth and grip you actually need, by ground type.
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Best Trail Runs From Keswick
The best trail runs from Keswick, including routes you can start on foot from town. Lake laps to the Bob Graham legs, honest grading and free GPX on every route.
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Yorkshire Dales Trail Running: Best Areas to Start
Where to start trail running in the Yorkshire Dales: Skipton, Malham, Settle, Ribblesdale, Wharfedale and more, each with a featured route. Honest grading, free GPX.
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Lake District Trail Running: Best Areas to Start
Where to start trail running in the Lake District: Keswick, Helvellyn, Ambleside, Staveley, Buttermere and the Northern Fells, each with a featured route and free GPX.
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Easy Trail Running Routes in the Lake District
Easy Lake District trail running routes with low climbing and good paths: lake laps, gentle valleys and one short summit. Honest grading and free GPX on every route.
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Best Trail Runs From Skipton Without Driving Far
Trail runs you can start on foot from Skipton or its train station: canal loops, Skipton Moor and quick summits. Honest grading and free GPX on every route.
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Best Trail Running Routes in the Yorkshire Dales
The best trail running routes in the Yorkshire Dales: easy waterfall loops to the full Three Peaks. Honest grading, free GPX, parking and transport notes.
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How to Choose the Right Trail Running Route
How to choose a trail running route you can actually finish: distance, climb, terrain, weather, navigation and the TRP Grade explained. Free GPX on every route.
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Best Lake District Trail Running Routes With Free GPX
The best Lake District trail running routes, from flat lake laps to the Bob Graham legs. Honest grading, free GPX on every route, parking and transport notes.
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Best Trail Running Routes Near Skipton
Skipton sits right on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, and you don't need a car to get onto proper trail. The ten routes below all start in Skipton or a short bus ride away, and between them they cover 6.3km to 28.6km and 55m to 714m of climbing.
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