The best running trails in the East Midlands
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(1241)
153,734
runners
13,552
runs
Last updated: November 12, 2025
4.3
(4)
1,184
runners
1. Carsington Water circular run
12.3km
01:26
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.5
(2)
712
runners
2. Colwick Lake & West Lake circular — Colwick Country Park
4.88km
00:33
10m
10m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(3)
634
runners
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(1)
646
runners
4. Pitsford Water Dam circular
10.8km
01:18
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(4)
594
runners
5. Blackwell Mill from Bakewell out and back— Monsal Trail
32.8km
03:29
420m
420m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.8
(10)
363
runners
6. Curbar & Froggatt Edge loop from Curbar Gap — Peak District National Park
7.88km
00:58
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(5)
313
runners
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(2)
351
runners
8. Rutland Water loop from Oakham Station
26.7km
02:51
150m
150m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
5.0
(3)
274
runners
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
5.0
(2)
249
runners
10. Clumber Lake circular run — Clumber Park
8.65km
00:58
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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