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Runs in and around Derby
10 running routes in Derby · 11 more nearby
You'll find a good mix of running in Derby, with routes on both paved and unpaved surfaces. Most of the runs are gently rolling, so you won't find any big climbs here.
There are some good options along the River Derwent, or you could try the Great Northern Greenway 10 for a longer outing.
Runs in Derby
Allestree Park 5
Derby, England
A fully off-road circular route around Allestree Park in an anticlockwise direction from Burley Hill Access restrictions may apply at…
Chellaston Paths and Canal
Derby, England
From Sinfin Moor Lane, heading down to the Trent and Mersey Canal, following it to Moor Lane and then picking up Sinfin Moor Lane again.
Derby River Derwent North 5
Amber Valley, England
Along the River Derwent from the city centre to Darley Abbey and back on the other side of the river.
Elvaston 5
North West Leicestershire, England
From Elvaston Lane round Elvaston Castle Country Park.
Great Northern Greenway 10
Derbyshire Dales, England
Along the Great Northern Greenway from Mickleover to Etwall.
Kedleston Park 5
Derbyshire Dales, England
An off-road route around Kedleston Park starting by Kedleston Hall Access restrictions may apply at certain times of the day or year.
Little Chester - River and Urban Loop
Little Chester, Derby
The entire circuit is on paved surfaces, making for a smooth and consistent run.
River Derwent South 10
Derby, England
From Derby's Bass Recreation Ground to Alvaston, following the River Derwent.
Sinfin Moor and Lowes Lane
Derbyshire Dales, England
A lollipop shaped route from Sinfin Moor Nature Reserve, looping round Lowes Lane.
Sinfin Moor Lane and Park
East Staffordshire, England
An out and back course from Sinfin to Chellaston, returning a different way around Sinfin Moor Nature Reserve.
Runs around Derby
Within roughly 16 km, sorted by distance.
Breaston - Draycott Loop
Breaston, Draycott, England
A loop connecting Breaston and Draycott on a mix of paths (some are grassy and prone to being muddy in wet conditions) and sections on…
Old Canal Run
Breaston, England
An out an dback on the multi-use path that follows the course of the old Derby Canal.
Nutbrook Canal and Pond
Amber Valley, England
Beginning at Straws Bridge following the Nutbrook Canal and then looping round the Woodside Nature.
Shipley Park
South Derbyshire, England
A loop beginning near Adam's Pond and heading to Smalley before returning to Whiteley's Plantation Access restrictions may apply at certain…
Staunton Harold
Melbourne CP, Derbyshire
This short, mostly paved loop around Staunton Harold offers a gentle run with around 50 metres of climbing.
Bennerley Viaduct
South Derbyshire, England
From Wash Meadows following the Erewash Canal to Bennerley Woodland and returning via Booths Playing Field.
Ticknall and Calke Park
Ticknall, England
A loop around the park and surrounding farmland. A varied loop on a mix of surfaced and unsurfaced trails.
Carver's Rocks
Amber Valley, England
A lollipop-shaped largely off-road route following the Foremark Reservoir to the end before looping back round via Carvers Rocks.
Canal to River Dove Aqueduct
Derbyshire Dales, England
On the Trent and Mersey Canal from Princess Way to the River Dove and back.
Trent Meadows
Erewash, England
Starting from Trent Meadows and looping around East Lake and Conneries Pond.
Bignall's Wood 5
Staunton Harold, England
Parking at The Ferrers Centre. A flat start then a gradual incline to checkpoint 2 (fir an out and back section).
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