The best running trails around Derby
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7,811
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Last updated: October 3, 2025
36
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1. Markeaton Park — Parkland, Woodland & Lakeside Trails
2.78km
00:17
20m
20m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
377
runners
2. Alvaston Park Lake loop from Derby
19.5km
02:02
30m
30m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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(6)
342
runners
3. Surge gate loop from Allestree
8.10km
00:51
70m
70m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
315
runners
4. Muddy Bridge loop from Pride Park
8.46km
00:53
30m
30m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
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154
runners
5. Surge gate loop from Little Chester
6.38km
00:40
40m
40m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(1)
154
runners
6. Muddy Bridge loop from Derby
19.9km
02:05
40m
40m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
120
runners
7. Footbridge Across the A52 loop from Derby
14.6km
01:30
20m
20m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(1)
116
runners
8. Footbridge Across the A52 loop from Alvaston
12.6km
01:21
30m
30m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
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112
runners
9. Alvaston Park Lake loop from Little Chester
9.74km
01:00
20m
20m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
83
runners
10. Surge gate – Alvaston Park Lake loop from Peartree
20.8km
02:09
70m
70m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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