Guided Trail Running in the UK
Explore thrilling trail runs and fastpacking across the UK with the GBAC.
Experience Britain’s best scenery on our guided trail running and fastpacking adventures across the UK. Run in small groups with expert local guides who know the nation’s hidden landscapes better than anyone. Follow quiet trails, ascend to sweeping mountain viewpoints, and explore wild corners you’d never discover alone. Every trip is carefully planned to be safe, manageable, and unforgettable — the perfect way to enjoy trail running and fastpacking for the first time or to discover new routes with confidence.
Discover guided trail running and fastpacking adventures across the UK with the Great British Adventure Club. Experience dynamic, fast-paced journeys — from challenging mountain trails to tranquil woodland paths and scenic coastal runs. By booking with the Great British Adventure Club, you’ll join the UK’s largest network of independent mountain leaders and run with small groups led by passionate local guides who know these terrains intimately.
These aren’t the usual routes; each fastpacking and trail running trip features handpicked trails that inspire even the guides themselves, leading you through secluded tracks and awe-inspiring viewpoints rarely visited. Every adventure is designed to make trail running and fastpacking safe, straightforward, and rewarding—whether you're trying your first guided run or looking to explore new, exciting routes with confidence.
Expect exhilarating terrain, expert pacing and navigation, and thoughtfully organised guided trail running tours across the UK, offering an unforgettable way to experience Britain’s most spectacular outdoor landscapes.
Guided UK day hikes: Frequently asked questions
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All adventures listed on The Great British Adventure Club are designed and led by independent local mountain guides — the UK’s largest network of expert leaders. You can meet the guides here.
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This depends on the trip you choose. There are trips are designed for all skill levels, from complete beginners to experienced fell runners. Each adventure description clearly explains the difficulty so you can pick the right trip.
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We keep groups small to ensure a friendly, supportive atmosphere and a more personal experience with your guide. Group sizes are max 12 for day runs and max 4 for fastpacking trips.
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Every booking includes the guiding, route planning and safety support from your expert leader.
Fastpacking trips come with all the sleep kit you need for an excelent adventure.
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A bit of rain won’t stop us — our trips are designed for the British outdoors, after all. But if conditions are unsafe or severe enough that the adventure can’t go ahead, the trip will be cancelled and you’ll be offered either a full refund or the chance to rebook for another date. Your safety and enjoyment always come first.
Testimonials
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Great Dartmoor walk today for the RICS. Disappointed not to have caught it all after accidentally locking my car keys in the vehicle, along with my two dogs! Hope to be attending another event soon. all the best.
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Kirk D
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The moonlit walk was a wonderful experience. Keith is a great leader: he finds a lovely balance of personal anecdote, informative inputs on historical and natural features and just letting the group enjoy themselves. His engaging and relaxed manner conceals his levels of experience and expertise and the care he takes in choosing the routes and attending to safety, which leaves the rest of us free to simply enjoy the walk. He even managed to lay on nightjars for us!
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Katie T
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Had a wonderful informative walk with Keith today who is enthusiastic, informative and great company.
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Elizabeth D
Meet your guides
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Jack Wright
Mountain Leader
Scotland & Northern England
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![A smiling woman with long brown hair wearing a striped shirt, gray jacket, and sunglasses on her head, standing outdoors in a mountain landscape with grassy fields and snow-capped peaks in the background.]()
Amy Wright
Mountain Leader
Lake District
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![A man with sunglasses and a beard, dressed in a black jacket, is at a snowy mountaintop with a cloud-filled sky and a small island in the distance.]()
Keith Lambeth
Mountain Leader & Mountain Rescue
Dartmoor
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![A man sitting on rocks in a mountain landscape with rocky cliffs and cloudy sky, wearing a gray t-shirt, blue shorts, and hiking shoes, with a helmet, pink gloves, and a yellow backpack nearby.]()
Jerry Gillham
Mountain Leader, Ultra Athlete
Lake District
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![Man hiking in a grassy, hilly landscape with overcast skies, wearing a blue jacket, black pants, and carrying a backpack.]()
Michael Curry
Mountain Leader & Climbing Instructor
Lake District & Scotland
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![Man sitting on the ground against a stone wall, drinking from a white mug, with a small snack and a can of lemon soda nearby, dressed for running or outdoor activity.]()
David Williams
Mountain Leader
Scotland
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Why book with the GBAC?
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Explore more authentic adventures
Each adventure is led by expert guides who own and operate their trips, creating authentic journeys shaped by passion and experience.
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Book with purpose and impact
GBAC guides are fairly rewarded. By taking only a commission, they earn more, own their trips, and focus on delivering the best experience.
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Create memories that last a lifetime
Our trips leave a lasting mark — from summiting peaks to sharing laughter round the campfire, every moment becomes a lasting memory.
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Book every trip with confidence
Our guides are chosen with care, fully insured, DBS checked and GBAC approved — giving you confidence your adventure is in safe hands.
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Travel in small, friendly groups
We keep every trip small for a friendlier, more personal feel — where journeys unfold naturally and every shared story becomes a memory.
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Explore with the largest network of UK guides
With one of the UK’s largest guide networks, your adventure is always secure — if one guide can’t make it, another steps in with passion.
Guided Trail Run | 14km | Intemediate
Swap pavements for peaks and discover the joy of running high in the Lake District fells. This guided trail adventure is designed not as a flat-out race, but as a chance to experience fell-running at its best — flowing ridges, technical scrambles, dramatic summits, and exhilarating descents. Along the way you’ll learn valuable tips about route-planning, navigation, kit, how to run with poles, and running technique from Jerry an experienced local guide who know the fells inside out.