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Goyt's Tors — 9.8 km Running Route

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Goyt's Tors is a 9.8 km (6.1 miles) loop in High Peak, England: hilly, with 296 m of climb, on mostly trail ground.

Peak District National Park
296 mAscent
Paved25%Paved
4/5Hilly

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Goyt's Tors running route
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Location: High Peak, England

Experience the dramatic beauty of the High Peak with this challenging 9.8km route through Goyt's Tors. Starting near the reservoir, you'll embark on a sustained climb, primarily on paved surfaces, as you ascend towards the iconic Shining Tor. Enjoy panoramic views across the rugged Peak District landscape, before continuing over paved slabs to Pym's Chair, then descending back towards the start via Foxlow Edge.

With 296m of ascent and a hilliness rating of 4/5, this run is ideal for those seeking a rewarding workout with breathtaking scenery. Its largely paved nature makes it suitable for all-weather training, offering both elevation gains for fitness and stunning vistas for an invigorating escape.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 9.8 km loop in High Peak, England with around 296 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?
Yes. It rates 4 out of 5 on our hill scale — a hilly route with sustained climbing. About 30 metres of climb per kilometre, 296 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's mostly off-road (around 75% trail). Trail shoes are recommended.

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