With a total of more than 250 marked running routes in the UK,a shortlist of favourites has been compiled by UKCaravans4hire.com.
Hadrians Wall, Carlisle, England
Built to guard the wild northern frontier of the Roman Empire in AD122, Hadrian's Wall was more than just a barricade.
It was a military zone of mile castles, barracks, ramparts, forts and settlements of almost 80 miles from the North Sea to the Irish Sea.
The building of the Wall required vision and an outstanding level of engineering skill.
Set amongst the wild beauty of Cumbrian and Northumbrian landscapes, it stands as a testimony to the power and reach of the mighty Roman Empire.
The five mile running route at the city of Carlisle offers views and historical interest
www.hadrianswallcountry.co.uk/visit/carlisle
www.mensrunninguk.co.uk/events/my-69-mile-wall-of-pain
Jurassic Coast and the South West Coast Path
The Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site is located on the English Channel coast of southern England.
It stretches 96 miles from Exmouth in East Devon to Studland Bay in Dorset.
The 630 mile South West Coast Path goes from Minehead in Somerset, along the coasts of Devon and Cornwall, to Poole Harbour in Dorset.
The Run Jurrasic Festival takes place every September.
It incorporates an ultra 50km race, marathon, half marathon, 10km and children's races.
Tarka Trail, Devon
The figure-eight, 180-mile route, from Croyde to Saunton Sands in Devon marks that travelled by Tarka the Otter in the novel by Henry Williamson.
The southern loop is the longest, continuous off-road path in the UK
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www.tarkatrail.org.uk and www.exploredevon.info/activities/cycle/tarka-trail-braunton-meeth
Yr Afron Trail, Coed y Brenin, Snowdonia National Park, North Wales
This forest road trail of Afron provides views of the river Mawddach and the waterfalls on the river Gain and Mawddach.
It's a relatively low-level seven-mile route on forest roads that has a rougher section of private track with short steepish climbs and a steep forest road descent.
www.visitsnowdonia.info/coed-y-brenin-forest-park
Bob Graham Round, Lake District
The Bob Graham Round is a fell running challenge named for the man who, in 1932 broke the Lakeland Fell record by running 42 fells under 24 hours!
The 77mile route should normally be tackled over five or six days.
High Peak Trail, Peak District
The Peak District is a popular location for trail and fell running, with a wide network of paths link woodland trails, gritstone edges and more remote, wild, moorland terrain.
The 17-mile High Peak trail running along the High Peak Railway, first opened in 1831.
Running from Dowlow near Buxton to High Peak Junction at Cromford offers dramatic views of the Derbyshire Dales between Middleton Top and Parsley Hay.
www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/visiting/places-to-visit/trails/high-peak-trail
www.fellrunningguide.co.uk/trail-and-fell-runs-from-peak-district-stations
Emery Down Trail, New Forest National Park, Hampshire
The Emery Down trail is well known for its historic church, charming almshouses and as the birthplace of well-known snake-catcher Brusher Mills.
The bridleway is particularly attractive in Autumn with the glow of golden leaves.
www.newforestexplorersguide.co.uk/walks/lyndhurst/pikes-hill-walk.html
Thames Path Challenge, River Thames, London
The Thames Path is a long distance trail, following England's best known river for 184 miles (294 Km) as it meanders from its source in the Cotswolds through several rural counties and on into the heart of London.
The 50km London part of the route starts at Putney Bridge, past Hampton Court to Runnymede with half and quarter distance.
The September Thames Path Challenge every September has 100km, 50km or 25km runs, jog or walks for charity between Putney and Henley.