A lovely route around Grindleford (route for Grindleford Fell Race) including a steep start, some lovely single track downhill and a river crossing for the more adventurous - only shallow and bridge available if you don't fancy wet feet!
moderate
Distance 7.1 km
1:48 h
208 m
207 m
316 m
132 m
The route of one of my favourite fell races, this starts in Grindleford taking a steep uphill track though the woods. Make sure you keep your eye out for path towards the top, it can get a little overgrown at times. Although it's a bit of a tough start it's totally worth it as once this is out of the way the rest of the run is downhill pretty much all the way!
Incorporating a really good mix of woodland, open fields and tracks this is a really enjoyable route. For me the best bit of this route is the descent though Padley Gorge - it's fast flowy and technical!
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Highest point
316 m
Lowest point
132 m
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Coordinates:
OS Grid
SK 24457 77812
DD
53.296711, -1.634518
DMS
53°17'48.2"N 1°38'04.3"W
UTM
30U 591006 5906147
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Coordinates
OS Grid
SK 24457 77812
DD
53.296711, -1.634518
DMS
53°17'48.2"N 1°38'04.3"W
UTM
30U 591006 5906147
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
7.1 km
Duration
1:48 h
Ascent
208 m
Descent
207 m
Highest point
316 m
Lowest point
132 m
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