Want to combine a staycation with a spot of running? There really is no better way to enjoy the British countryside than by exploring it on foot. With interest in wellbeing holidays continuing to boom, there is an increasing number of UK running retreats to choose from.

So, whether you want to run the Highlands with a group of women or explore the Lake District with your own personal guide, there really is something for every runner. To help you book your staycation, we’ve rounded up the best running holidays on offer in Britain right now…

    RunZen

    Re-energise and unwind on this three-day retreat in the wilds of the Staffordshire Moorlands. Guided trail runs balanced with a mindfulness programme will explore the true meaning of mind-body connection. Group runs of up to 14km are planned at a moderate pace, meaning runners require a good level of fitness, although gentle tai-chi and meditation – scheduled between runs – will help you to find your calm. There’s also plenty of free time to relax and reset at Shawbottom Farm, a 23-acre property nestled within a wildlife corridor of the Peak District National Park.

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    Price: from £250 per person, including meals.

    Love Trails

    Combine the love of running with music, dancing and outdoor pursuits at the action-packed Love Trails Festival. There are scores of trails to explore during this four-day event on the stunning Gower Peninsula, which includes guided and solo routes from a 5K up to an ultramarathon. There'll also be an athlete-studded line-up of speakers, including England marathon runner Anya Culling, There is No Wall author and ultra runner Allie Bailey and SheRACES founder and ultra runner Sophie Power. Limber up before a run with a spot of morning yoga, or get the heart pumping with coasteering, rock climbing, cold-water immersion and surfing. Evenings, meanwhile, can be spent relaxing under the stars in the luxurious outdoor spa, or dancing the night away at one of the pumping music stages.

    Price: from £255, including camping.

    Wild Running

    These camps are all about exploring the wild side, be it the Lakeland fells or the Scottish skyline. Held as a series of events across the year, the camps mix guided trail running with yoga so you can relax before and after each run. Explore stunning trails in the Brecon Beacons, Lake District or Wester Ross and look forward to a hearty evening meal. Featuring wild conditions and some technical terrain, these off road adventures are suitable for experienced trail and fell runners, although runners who can cover a minimum of 10K on the trails are also catered for.

    Price: from £340 per person for three nights.

    Trail-Run Explorers

    Kick off your summer with the Exmoor Trail Running Weekend, a captivating journey through the rugged and enchanting Exmoor National Park. The weekend retreat showcases the region's scenic wonders, from rolling hills to dramatic cliffs and dense woodlands. Runners of all levels are welcome, although a good level of fitness and experience in trail running at elevation and at a pace of at least 13 min/miles is recommended. The three-night adventure features a short river gorge run, plus two longer coastal run that take in ancient woodland and some impressive elevation.

    Price: from £360 per person sleeping in a shared room, including main meals.

    Girl on Hills

    The UK's only guided trail, fell and skyrunning company designed specifically for women, Girls on Hills offers a range of breaks from mountain running in Arran with Nicky Spinks to a Ben Nevis sky run. The adventure weekends – which include retreats in the Lake District and Snowdonia – take in the country's most dramatic scenery. With a wealth of breaks for all abilities available throughout the year, plus bespoke guided days, there really is something for every women.

    Price: from £150 per person.

    Trails and Vines

    While many of us enjoy a tipple after a run, Trails and Vines takes things a step further by basing all of its running holidays in wine regions to make the most of the local produce. On home soil, it offers a two-night break at a Norfolk winery, where daily runs through the vineyards and surrounding countryside are combined with strength and stretch sessions, wine tastings and visits to other local wineries. Cheers!

    Price: £395 per person for two nights based on two sharing, including all meals.

    Running Escapes

    Although Running Escapes sells weekend running breaks in North Wales, its main selling point is bespoke trips. In a nutshell, it is an independent tour operator specialising in organising running trips that include travel, accommodation, meals and run guides. Running Escapes offers trips in the Peak District, Lake District and Yorkshire, ranging from youth hostel budget accommodation to four-star hotels. Runners of all abilities and ages, in groups of six people or more, are catered for on these breaks.

    Price: quote available on request.