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High Peak District
31 running routes in High Peak District
The running in High Peak District is mostly off-road, so trail shoes are the safer bet, covering anything from 2.5km to 41km. 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 High Peak District
Alport Castles
High Peak, Peak District, England
Start on tarmac with a brief climb then flat section alongside Derwent Reservoir.
Around the cloughs
Hayfield, England
From Bowden Bridge Car Park. A challenging course on a mix of grass, grit, stone and rocky trails.
Black Edge
High Peak, England
Feelings of remoteness on this course. The paths through the heather along Black Edge generally drain well though there is potential for…
Bleaklow Head
High Peak, Peak District, England
An up and down Bleaklow Head. Exposed and remote moorland.
Bottoms and Valehouse Reservoirs
Hadfield, Peak District, England
A loop around the two reservoirs. Mix of trails,a few sections on bare earth paths which can be muddy in wet conditions.
Burbage and Goyt Loop
High Peak, England
From Burbage and following Bishop's Lane to head to Errwood Reservoir before returning to Macclesfield Old Road via the Goyt.
Burbage Hill from Goyt Valley
Goyt Valley, Buxton, England
Parking area at the start. Paths and track lead up to the old railway line.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…
Kinder Downfall
High Peak, England
A tough start up Snake Path then a bit of flat and descent to benny's Bridge.
Ladybower Reservoir
High Peak, England
Lanes and tracks around the north arm of the reservoir.
Lantern Pike
High Peak, England
A fairly short but intense route up and around Lantern Pike.
Mam Tor and Cave Dale
High Peak, Peak District, England
An easy start before the steep climb to Hollins Cross. It's more of a gradual incline to Mam Tor followed by a steep descent to the road.
Mam Tor and Lose Hill
High Peak, Peak District, England
A fairly flat start before climbing the broken road that skirts the foot of Mam Tor, before heading on the path to the top.
Nine Edges with a Twist
Ladybower, The Peak District National Park, England
This run is handy for public transpor with a bus stop at the start (The Ladybower Inn), and also at the finish (Robin Hood Inn).
Pavilion Gardens
Buxton, Derbyshire
This short, paved loop offers a gentle run around the Pavilion Gardens in Buxton.
Ringing Roger & Crookstone Out Moor
High Peak, Peak District, England
Starting out along Grinds Book ascend to the edge of Kinder Scout Plateau.
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