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Derbyshire
94 running routes in Derbyshire
The running in Derbyshire is mostly off-road, so trail shoes are the safer bet, covering anything from 2.5km to 52.5km. There's enough climbing in most of these to be felt. Most are loops, so you finish back where you started.
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Runs in Derbyshire
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.
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.
Chesterfield Canal
Chesterfield, England
Along the Chesterfield Canal from Lockoford Lane to Works Road and back.
Clowne Railway Path East
Bolsover, England
An out-and-back path along the old railway line from Clowne to Hazlemere Road and back.
Clowne Railway Path West
Bolsover, England
Along the Clowne Branch Line Greenway from Clowne to Bolsover Road and back.
Codnor Park
Derby, England
A circular route following the Cromford Canal, and returning via Codonor Park.
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.
Cromford Canal 5
Amber Valley, England
From Golden Valley to Erewash Nature Reserve and back.
Cuckney Hay Wood
Bolsover, England
Predominantly on footpaths, this route heads east before doing a circuit of Cuckney Hay Woods and heading back to Shirebrook.
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.
Derwent and Howden Reservoirs
High Peak, Peak District, England
Mostly tarmac on the outward half with climbs up to each reservoir level. Paths to the bridge crossing and along the west side to the…
Derwent Edge
High Peak, England
Up and along Derwent Edge, with a mixture of peaty, gritty and paved paths. After Back Tor a descent to the reservoir before a flat finale.
Dovedale Dash Unofficial
Derbyshire Dales, England
A downhill start then across the river (tricky crossing using either the stepping stones or river bed) then along the riverside paved path…
Edale Head & Jacob's Ladder
High Peak, Peak District, England
A climb out of Edale via Grindsbrook then along the edge of the Kinder Plateau on a mix of peaty, gritty and paved sections.
Edale, Rushop Edge and Mam Tor
High Peak, Peak District, England
Climb across fields and moorland to reach Rushup Edge and the summit of Lord's Seat.
Elvaston 5
North West Leicestershire, England
From Elvaston Lane round Elvaston Castle Country Park.
Fernilee Reservoir Loop
High Peak, England
Around Fernilee Reservoir starting from the parking area on Long Hill.
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.
Great Northern Greenway 10
Derbyshire Dales, England
Along the Great Northern Greenway from Mickleover to Etwall.
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…
Hartington - Pilsbury
Hartington, Peak District, England
Out along the valley to Pilsbury on a singletrack lane then some climbing before cutting across fields and then descending back to rejoin…
Hathersage - Shatton Moor Round
Peak District, England
Paths and tracks up and around Shatton Moor. Has a stepping stone river crossing which can be submerged; so best to avoid when rivers are…
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…