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Derbyshire Dales

Derbyshire Dales

The best running trails on the Derbyshire Dales

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Running on the Derbyshire Dales 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 on the Derbyshire Dales—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: December 8, 2025

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1. Carsington Water circular run

12.3km

01:26

90m

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

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2. Blackwell Mill from Bakewell out and back— Monsal Trail

32.8km

03:29

420m

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

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3. Curbar & Froggatt Edge loop from Curbar Gap — Peak District National Park

7.88km

00:58

120m

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

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4. Froggatt, Curbar & White Edge loop from Hay Wood — Peak District National Park

16.8km

01:58

230m

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

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5. Grindleford Fell Race — Peak District National Park

10.1km

01:12

270m

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

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6. Higger Tor & Burbage Edge loop from Longshaw — Peak District National Park

8.26km

01:00

190m

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

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7. Stanage Edge loop from Hathersage — Peak District National Park

12.6km

01:33

350m

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

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8. Dragon's Back loop from Earl Sterndale — Peak District National Park

10.4km

01:18

310m

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

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9. Froggatt Edge & White Edge loop from Grindleford — Peak District National Park

9.64km

01:13

230m

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

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10. Dove Dale & Milldale loop — Peak District National Park

14.0km

01:42

410m

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

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The best running trails on the Derbyshire Dales

1. Carsington Water circular run

2. Blackwell Mill from Bakewell out and back— Monsal Trail

3. Curbar & Froggatt Edge loop from Curbar Gap — Peak District National Park

4. Froggatt, Curbar & White Edge loop from Hay Wood — Peak District National Park

5. Grindleford Fell Race — Peak District National Park

6. Higger Tor & Burbage Edge loop from Longshaw — Peak District National Park

7. Stanage Edge loop from Hathersage — Peak District National Park

8. Dragon's Back loop from Earl Sterndale — Peak District National Park

9. Froggatt Edge & White Edge loop from Grindleford — Peak District National Park

10. Dove Dale & Milldale loop — Peak District National Park

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