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Little Chester - River and Urban Loop — 4.2 km Running Route

Jby Jake scrivener

Little Chester - River and Urban Loop is a 4.2 km (2.6 miles) loop in Little Chester, Derby: flat, with 9 m of climb, on paved ground.

9 mAscent
Paved100%Paved
0/5Hilly

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Little Chester - River and Urban Loop running route
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Location: Little Chester, Derby

This urban loop around Little Chester offers a short, flat run of just over 4 km, with only about 10 metres of climbing spread throughout. The entire circuit is on paved surfaces, making for a smooth and consistent run.

The route takes in sections alongside the River Derwent and passes through the Chester Green area, offering a mix of riverside views and urban parkland. Expect a gentle descent concentrated in one part of the loop, but otherwise the elevation changes are minimal.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 4.2 km loop in Little Chester, Derby with around 9 metres of total ascent.
How long will it take me to run it?
Use the 'Your time estimate' panel at the top of this page — it predicts your finish time for this exact route from your age, sex and most recent benchmark, accounting for distance, ascent and surface.
Is it hilly?
No. It rates 0 out of 5 on our hill scale — essentially flat. About 2 metres of climb per kilometre, 9 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's 100% paved — runnable in road shoes year-round.

Reviews (1)

JakeAug 2026

Great views peaceful and completely flat

Shoe suggestion: Road

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