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Cheshire East

Cheshire East

The best running trails in Cheshire East

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Running in Cheshire East is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Cheshire East—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: November 26, 2025

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1. Shining Tor loop from Pym Chair — Peak District National Park

9.23km

01:05

240m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Sponds Hill & Lyme Park loop — Peak District National Park

11.6km

01:27

290m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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3. Nantwich to Acton loop

8.14km

00:51

30m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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4. Wheelock Rail Trail loop

9.57km

01:02

40m

30m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Barbridge to Acton loop

15.5km

01:36

30m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Sandbach Mill loop

9.06km

00:56

50m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Crewe and Nantwich loop

42.9km

04:31

150m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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8. Queens Park loop

5.35km

00:34

20m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Wybunbury loop

5.86km

00:37

30m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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10. Winterley Pool to Wheelock loop

14.7km

01:34

60m

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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The best running trails in Cheshire East

1. Shining Tor loop from Pym Chair — Peak District National Park

2. Sponds Hill & Lyme Park loop — Peak District National Park

3. Nantwich to Acton loop

4. Wheelock Rail Trail loop

5. Barbridge to Acton loop

6. Sandbach Mill loop

7. Crewe and Nantwich loop

8. Queens Park loop

9. Wybunbury loop

10. Winterley Pool to Wheelock loop

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