5.5km

Matlock Riverside — 5.5 km Running Route

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Matlock Riverside is a 5.5 km (3.4 miles) loop in Derbyshire Dales, England: flat, with 0 m of climb, on mostly trail ground.

0 mAscent

30%Paved

0/5Hilly

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Explore the Matlock Riverside

Location: Derbyshire Dales, England

Explore the picturesque Derwent Valley with this convenient 5.5 km out-and-back route from Matlock. Starting at Matlock Riverside, you'll follow the flat, paved Derwent Valley Heritage Way north towards Darley Bridge, enjoying continuous riverside views. This easily accessible path is perfect for maintaining consistent paces while soaking in the gentle scenery of the Derbyshire Dales.

With no elevation gain and entirely paved surfaces, this route is ideal for everyday training runs, whether you're building endurance, working on speed, or simply enjoying a leisurely jog. Its flat profile makes it suitable for all abilities, and it's a great option for those seeking an accessible, scenic, and traffic-free running experience in Matlock.

Common questions

How long is this route?

It's a 5.5 km loop in Derbyshire Dales, England with around 0 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 0 metres of climb per kilometre, 0 metres in total.

What's the surface like?

It's mostly off-road (around 70% trail). Trail shoes are recommended.

Is it suitable for a 5k?

Yes. At 5.5 km it's close to a 5k, so it works well as a 5k training run or time trial.

Reviews (1)

JoeApr 2024

First control would maybe benefit from being a few hundred yards earlier as the turn off the main trail is very easy to miss. By the time control 1 registers if you have missed the turning you need to back track some distance to rejoin the route. Otherwise, ace!

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