For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in High Peak. 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 High Peak
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
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
PD008 - Edale Moor
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
26.6 km
5:00 h
554 m
554 m
A hard route around the perimeter of Edale moor.
Trail Running
· United Kingdom
PD010 - Axe Edge
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
20.4 km
3:25 h
434 m
434 m
A route through the Goyt Valley, past the Cat and Fiddle Inn (the second highest pub in England) and visiting Three Shire Heads the point where Cheshire, Staffordshire and Derbyshire meet.

Trail Running
· United Kingdom
Marathon across the peaks
Difficulty
difficult
42.4 km
9:00 h
1,509 m
1,399 m
Route across the Peak District with all significant hills/ views ticked off.
Kinder Low, Kinder Scout, Hollins Cross, Mam Tor, Black Tor, Lose Hill, Win Hill, High Neb, Stanage Edge, Higger Tor & Rud Hill.
Very hard, challenging day that took me around 9 hours.
Win hill was the biggest challenge!

Trail Running
· United Kingdom
Exploring Hope Valley (Many Hills!)
Difficulty
difficult
22.2 km
4:06 h
867 m
866 m
A stunning route that explores the Edale part of the Hope Valley.Not one for a easy day this has many hills!

Trail Running
· United Kingdom
Derwent Edge and Strines Edge
Difficulty
moderate
14.2 km
2:18 h
342 m
330 m
A loop along Derwent Edge and Strines Edge from Cutthroat car park
Trail Running
· United Kingdom
Mam Tor 12 mile Loop
Difficulty
moderate
19.4 km
7:07 h
638 m
638 m
Ideal for some weekend hill training! Out of all the runs I do this one is my favourite – it is my go to regular route! Mainly because it takes you along some quieter, less busy tracks in the Peaks and I also really enjoy the climbs.
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Glossop 3 Trigs - Suggested by Daniel
April 10, 2022
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Great route, loved it -thanks!
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PD014 - Alport Castles by Flis
February 27, 2022
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Ultra Tour of the Peak District - clean by Michael
September 06, 2021
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