For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in England. Use our Travel Guide as a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure and browse through descriptions and route details of the most beautiful trail runs.
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The 10 Most Beautiful trail runs in England
Trail Running
· United Kingdom
PD016 - Macclesfield Forest
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
17.7 km
3:15 h
601 m
606 m
A hilly route through Tegg's Nose country park, Macclesfield Forest, along part of the Gritstone Trail and taking in the summit of Shuttlingsloe
Trail Running
· United Kingdom
The Inspire Races "Thetford Trails" Winter 10K
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
10.1 km
1:15 h
26 m
31 m
Leave the traffic and the tarmac behind on this beautiful 10Km route through the tall pines of this delightfully atmospheric location on winding hardpacked trails.
Trail Running
· United Kingdom
PD003 - Stanage And Redmires
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
14.7 km
3:00 h
244 m
246 m
A hilly route mainly along gravel tracks and moorland with wide ranging views from the top of Stanage Edge and the Houndkirk Road.
Trail Running
· United Kingdom
PD006 - Crook Hill
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
12.2 km
2:05 h
233 m
233 m
A route from Fairholmes to visit the twin summits of Crook Hill.
Trail Running
· United Kingdom
PD013 - The Great Ridge
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
12.4 km
2:10 h
414 m
414 m
A long steady climb followed by an airy route along one of the most popular ridges in the district.
Trail Running
· United Kingdom
PD014 - Alport Castles
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
12.5 km
2:10 h
280 m
280 m
A easy start along the perimeter of Derwent Reservoir followed by a hard, steep ascent to the impressive landslip of Alport Castles. Returning to the start using a sheltered woodland path along the Western side of Ladybower reservoir.
Trail Running
· United Kingdom
PD009 - The Roaches
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
18.9 km
3:15 h
459 m
459 m
A route along a wooded section of the river Dane followed by a walk along the top of the Roaches and Hen Cloud.
Trail Running
· United Kingdom
PD005 - Derwent Edge
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
18.3 km
3:00 h
343 m
341 m
A hilly route across open moor and along the gravel track around the edge of Derwent and Ladybower reservoirs. One short section of tarmac.
Trail Running
· United Kingdom
PD015 - Cromford - Alderwasley
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
15.4 km
2:35 h
244 m
244 m
A hilly start along part of the Mid-Shires Way followed by a level run along the Cromford Canal towpath.
Trail Running
· United Kingdom
PD004 - White Edge
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
17.1 km
2:30 h
217 m
212 m
An undulating route through the National Trust Longshaw Estate, across the peat moorland of Big Moor and the rocky track along the top of White Edge.
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PD016 - Macclesfield Forest by Kevin
May 18, 2022
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It certainly took a bit more than 3 hours 15 mins !
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Great Witley Three Hills Circular Route by Andrew
April 16, 2022
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Excellent walk with lots of amazing views
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April 16, 2022
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