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Runs in and around Buxton
4 running routes in Buxton · 12 more nearby
Runners in and around Buxton get anything from 2.5km to 13km, and it's a mix of pavement and trail. There's enough climbing in most of these to be felt. Most are loops, so you finish back where you started. Chapel-en-le-Frith and Whaley Bridge are close enough to be worth a look too.
Runs in Buxton
Black Edge
High Peak, England
Feelings of remoteness on this course. The paths through the heather along Black Edge generally drain well though there is potential for…
Burbage and Goyt Loop
High Peak, England
From Burbage and following Bishop's Lane to head to Errwood Reservoir before returning to Macclesfield Old Road via the Goyt.
Grin Low
High Peak, England
From Poole's Cavern following the Buxton Ring to Trees Walk initially before heading south to Grin Low, turning right to pick up the Dane…
Pavilion Gardens
Buxton, Derbyshire
This short, paved loop offers a gentle run around the Pavilion Gardens in Buxton.
Runs around Buxton
Within roughly 10 km, sorted by distance.
Burbage Hill from Goyt Valley
Goyt Valley, Buxton, England
Parking area at the start. Paths and track lead up to the old railway line.
Goyt and the High Peak Railway path
Goyt Valley, Buxton, England
Parking area at the start. Grassy and bare earth trails lead up to the old railway line for some flat running.
Goyt's Tors
High Peak, England
A long steady climb from the reservoir. From Shining Tor it is on paved slabs to Pym's Chair then down the path alongside the road.
Fernilee Reservoir Loop
High Peak, England
Around Fernilee Reservoir starting from the parking area on Long Hill.
Combs Reservoir
Wash, Derbyshire
This small circular route around Combs Reservoir offers a gentle run on light trail, with a roughly even mix of paved and off-road surfaces.
Three Shires Bridge & Wildboarclough
Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough, Peak District, England
Up the very stony path running alongside Cumberland Brook and follow to cross the A54 main road.
Shining Tor Ridge from Lamaload
Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough, England
The path soon leaves the trees and climbs on a grassy path. Can be wet underfoot where the gradient eases before the steep climb to the top.
Hollins, Chrome & Parkhouse Hills, and High Wheeldon
Hartington Middle Quarter CP, Derbyshire
Starting from the small village of Crowdecote, head west down the valley heading towards the iconic Chrome Hill, passing all the peaks of…
Taxal and Taxal Edge
Whaley Bridge, England
From Whaley Bridge centre and near the train station. Climbing past the dam then to Taxal and the track leading to Overton Hall Farm.
Whaley Canal 5
High Peak, England
On the Peak Forest Canal from Bridgemont to close to New Mills Newtown (turning at 2.5km).
Shutlingsloe and Standing Stone
Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough, Peak District, England
A climb on good quality paths through the forest. Then up and across the exposed moor on a well drained track and then flags.
Skamper Peak Trail Half Marathon
Macclesfield Forest, England
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