The best running trails around Derby

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Running around Derby 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 around Derby—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.

Markeaton Park — Parkland, Woodland & Lakeside Trails	Easy 00:17 2.78km
Alvaston Park Lake loop from Derby	Expert 02:02 19.5km
Surge gate loop from Allestree	Intermediate 00:51 8.10km
Muddy Bridge loop from Pride Park	Intermediate 00:53 8.46km
Surge gate loop from Little Chester	Intermediate 00:40 6.38km
Muddy Bridge loop from Derby	Expert 02:05 19.9km
Footbridge Across the A52 loop from Derby	Intermediate 01:30 14.6km
Footbridge Across the A52 loop from Alvaston	Intermediate 01:21 12.6km
Alvaston Park Lake loop from Little Chester	Intermediate 01:00 9.74km

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Markeaton Park — Parkland, Woodland & Lakeside Trails
00:17
2.78km
6:15/km
20m
20m
Easy
38
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2
Alvaston Park Lake loop from Derby
02:02
19.5km
6:16/km
30m
30m
Expert
377
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3
Surge gate loop from Allestree
00:51
8.10km
6:21/km
70m
70m
Intermediate
4.7
(6)
342
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
Muddy Bridge loop from Pride Park
00:53
8.46km
6:13/km
30m
30m
Intermediate
315
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5
Surge gate loop from Little Chester
00:40
6.38km
6:18/km
40m
40m
Intermediate
5.0
(1)
154
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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6
Muddy Bridge loop from Derby
02:05
19.9km
6:16/km
40m
40m
Expert
5.0
(1)
154
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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7
Footbridge Across the A52 loop from Derby
01:30
14.6km
6:10/km
20m
20m
Intermediate
120
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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8
Footbridge Across the A52 loop from Alvaston
01:21
12.6km
6:25/km
30m
30m
Intermediate
5.0
(1)
116
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
9
9
Alvaston Park Lake loop from Little Chester
01:00
9.74km
6:10/km
20m
20m
Intermediate
5.0
(1)
112
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.