A scenic landscape of rolling hills covered in purple heather and green foliage, with a dirt path winding through the foreground and lush green trees in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Discover your new favourite trails

with Wild Moor Running

on the North York Moors

Photo: Oliver Sherratt

What is Wild Moor Running?

A person running on a grassy trail in a hilly area, only their legs and shoes are visible.

Three people holding drinks, two cups of coffee with latte art and one glass of iced coffee, making a toast.

Person running on a dirt trail through a wooded forest.

A person running through a sunlit forest trail, surrounded by tall trees and green foliage.

Lace up and head into the wild heart of the North York Moors on a Wild Moor Running guided group trail run that is as social as it is scenic. You’ll explore sweeping moorland, hidden valleys, and ancient tracks, with plenty of time to soak up the views and the shared buzz of moving through incredible landscapes together.

The pace is welcoming, the guidance expert, and with only a maximum of six runners, the group energy makes it easy to meet new like-minded people along the way.

After the run, there is an opportunity to continue the adventure with a little après-trail celebration— a drink, local food, and stories swapped with muddy shoes still on. It’s about the simple joy of achievement, connection, and being out there, together.

Our 2026 Trail Adventures

Forest, Moor and Iron

Starting and finishing in the lovely market town of Pickering, this trail adventure showcases the best of the North York Moors, along atmospheric wooded valleys and across open moorland, crossing the Heritage Steam Railway, and into cute moorland villages.

Monday 4th May (UK Bank Holiday)

£60.00

Distance: 35km/ 22 miles

Total elevation: 805m / 2641ft.

Difficulty: Intermediate.

Photo: Paul Kent

Pilgrims and Industry

Starting and finishing in Hutton-le-Hole, one of the most idylic villages in the National Park, and with the heather in bloom, our Pilgrims and Industry trail adventure takes you on a journey spanning almost 2000 years of history, with stunning views and flowing trails.

Monday 31st August (UK Bank Holiday)

£60.00

Distance: 32km / 20 miles.

Total elevation: 868m / 2847ft.

Difficulty: Intermediate.

Photo: Oliver Sherratt

Myth and Heritage

Starting and finishing in the beautiful village of Thornton-le-Dale, this shorter route journeys through the Forest of Dalby, crossing woodland streams and visiting tiny hamlets before climbing onto the unique landscape of the wild moor. Good for beginners.

Monday 25th May (UK Bank Holiday)

£35.00

Distance: 23km / 14 miles

Total elevation: 304m / 997ft.

Difficulty: Beginner/ Intermediate

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Who we are

The Founder of Wild Moor Running, Iain Yates, wants to introduce you to the trail runners’ paradise of the North York Moors National Park.

A runner all his life, growing up in a small village in this stunning National Park, Iain knows the beauty, history and challenge of this iconic landscape. Having run the world famous Trail du Mont Blanc (TMB) in 2023, Iain is bringing the camaraderie and fun of the group guided run back to Yorkshire!

“I know that running in new places can be tricky. You are either stopping every 200 yards to check the map, not quite completely relaxing into the experience thinking that you might get lost, or the paths you have chosen are not that runnable, sodden with mud, or choked with vegetation.

At Wild Moor Running, we guide small groups of up to six people on bespoke routes, cherry picking the best the National Park has to offer with incredible view points, idyllic villages, exciting and flowing trails, and some Anglo-Saxon churches thrown in for good measure. Come join us."

Iain is a UK Athletics certified Run Leader with a qualification in fell, trail and off road running. Safety is paramount to us at Wild Moor Running, with all our guides Outdoor First Aid certified and Off Road Run Leader qualified.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Absolutely.
Wild Moor Running was founded off the back of running solo within a small group and the amazing experience of bonding with others when out on the trail.
And if you want to bring friends, that’s great as well!
The trips are run at a social pace, with plenty of stops for photos and refreshment. This is absolutely not about speed, with the trail runners’ spirit of support and encourage at the centre.
The run lasts about 6 to 7 hours, including breaks, so a decent base level of fitness, for example a half marathon or more, is required.
All guests must be 18+ by the day of the run.
Drop us a message if you are unsure.
A full kit list is provided upon entry, however a good starting point is;
Trail running shoes (not road trainers) are a must.
A running pack that can carry at least 1 litre of water, with a full top and bottom tape-lined waterproofs, a long sleeved warm layer, a whistle, and hat and gloves.
A fully charged mobile phone and some spending money for cafe stops are also needed.
The guide reserves the right to withdraw a participant if they do not have suitable kit.
Bring what you normally carry on your long run. For us this is usually a mix of sweets, choccy flapjack, and sports gels or soluble energy tablets.
Your running vest must be able to carry a minimum of 1 litre of water also, either in soft flasks or a bladder.
Bookings can be refunded with 60 days or more written notice minus a £15 cancellation charge.
Less than 60 days and more than 14 days written notice, bookings can transferred to a later date.
Less than 14 days written, no refund or transferred is provided.