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Runs in and around Whaley Bridge
4 running routes in Whaley Bridge · 22 more nearby
The running in and around Whaley Bridge is a mix of pavement and trail, covering anything from 3.5km to 8km. There's enough climbing in most of these to be felt. Most are loops, so you finish back where you started. New Mills and Chapel-en-le-Frith are close enough to be worth a look too.
Runs in Whaley Bridge
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.
Fernilee Reservoir Loop
High Peak, England
Around Fernilee Reservoir starting from the parking area on Long Hill.
Taxal and Taxal Edge
Whaley Bridge, England
From Whaley Bridge centre and near the train station. Climbing past the dam then to Taxal and the track leading to Overton Hall Farm.
Whaley Canal 5
High Peak, England
On the Peak Forest Canal from Bridgemont to close to New Mills Newtown (turning at 2.5km).
Runs around Whaley Bridge
Within roughly 10 km, sorted by distance.
The Cage
Disley, England
Along the pot-holed lane and into Lyme Park for a grassy climb up to The Cage (an old hunting lodge or watchtower).
River, Canal and Brook Loop
New Mills, Disley, England
An anticlockwise loop linking the Peak Forest Canal, River Goyt and Brookbottom hamlet.
Lyme Park
Disley, England
Trails through the woods then up to the exposed viewpoint at the old hunting lodge.
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.
Burbage Hill from Goyt Valley
Goyt Valley, Buxton, England
Parking area at the start. Paths and track lead up to the old railway line.
Kinder Downfall
High Peak, England
A tough start up Snake Path then a bit of flat and descent to benny's Bridge.
Lantern Pike
High Peak, England
A fairly short but intense route up and around Lantern Pike.
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.
Around the cloughs
Hayfield, England
From Bowden Bridge Car Park. A challenging course on a mix of grass, grit, stone and rocky trails.
Lyme Park from Nelson's Pit
Poynton-With-Worth, England
From the Nelson Pit's Car park. Mostly solid tracks but a grassy section up and down to The Cage.
Higher Poynton Canal and Middlewood Way
Poynton-with-Worth, England
From Middlewood and following the Macclesfield Canal to Lyme View Marina before picking up Middlewood Way back to the start.
Shining Tor Ridge from Lamaload
Macclesfield Forest and Wildboarclough, England
The path soon leaves the trees and climbs on a grassy path. Can be wet underfoot where the gradient eases before the steep climb to the top.
Long Lane Loop
Bollington, England
This anticlockwise loop from Bollington offers a scenic mix of countryside trails and waterside paths.
Roman Lakes
Stockport, England
Around Roman Lakes and Mellor and Townscliffe Golf Course starting from Linnet Clough Reservoir via Barlow Wood, Strines, and Brook Bottom…
White Nancy Ridge Loop
Stockport, England
A relatively easy start to Waulkmill then a climb through the trees before the path continues on a mix of grassy and paved surfaces.
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…
Marple Canal 5
Stockport, England
Along the Macclesfield Canal from Marple Junction to Andrew Lane and back.
Bollington Middlewood Way and Canal Loop
Bollington, England
From the viaduct along the Middlewood Way before returning via the canal.
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.
Pavilion Gardens
Buxton, Derbyshire
This short, paved loop offers a gentle run around the Pavilion Gardens in Buxton.
Marple Middlewood Way 5
Stockport, England
Along the Ladybrook Valley Interest Trails from Bridge Lane to Chester 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…
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