Hi
I'm just getting into fell running, but live in Nottingham (not well known for it's hills). Can anyone advise of any good training routes around nottingham/south peak district area e.g. Matlock.
Thanks
Ian
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Hi
I'm just getting into fell running, but live in Nottingham (not well known for it's hills). Can anyone advise of any good training routes around nottingham/south peak district area e.g. Matlock.
Thanks
Ian
I would have a search for a book of walks covering the south peaks area.
Also just get the appropriate 25,000 scale OS map and see what catches your attention. Running around reservoirs can be a start
Nottingham here too (well Chilwell), quite a lot of the time anyway... You may find this website useful: http://peaktrailrunner.freehostia.co...tpage&Itemid=1. Mix of trail and fell, but useful for a starter for 10. TBH I use that site to give me an idea of an area and then just head off wherever my nose takes me though.Quote:
There's great running in the woods between Ambergate and Cromford. Lots of rocks and drops, and some good long climbs.
Shining Cliff Woods, Crich Chase (up to Crich Stand), Black Rock and Big Plantation.
Use Cromford Canal/Derwent Valley Heritage Way and the Midshires Way to link routes up.
Mam Tor in Castleton. Some great runs around there.
Hi Ian. I live in Belper near Matlock and run / race all the time off road. There's a fell race tmrw which is perfect for newbies, from the Bear at Alderwasley, Peak Pits I think the race is called through Shining Cliff woods, 2 laps normally. As hard as u wanna make it. Head down, I'll be in my Belper Harriers top so say hello. Also look on my blog. Our ultra tour de Matlock bath route (UTMB) is all off road and links lots a good running up in the valley. Lots of other gpx's on there from other local race routes too. Further north is another kettle of fish - areas like Castleton and Edale start yo get into the real deal but they are a good way fm Nottingham. Good luck
UTMB looks a good route Alan. Have you done the FTOP (Full Tour Of Pentrich)? :w00t:
No! Never heard of it but can't wait to look it up now...
Hi DT. Cant find anything on the FTOP. U got a link at all?
Fab, I'm just starting out too and this is really handy for me. Will go and explore.Quote:
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Ian
Great advice above and I would add the route of the Wirksworth Undulator. The quarry in Wirksworth from which it starts is really good for hill reps too. Nearer to home though if you park in Gotham, there are some great circuits into the Gotham and East Leak Hills. Don't dismiss it. I have a route which has 800 feet in about 5.5 miles! The hills are also good for reps. The hill opposite Barton overlooking the A453 is really step in the bottom and from bottom to top is a real good effort as hard as most climbs in local Peak District races!Also the hill above the Gotham by-pass (Gypsum Way< is good to0. Its actually not much further to the central Peak than the South Peak and probably worth that extra 20 mins in the car. happy to show you some routes if you PM me.
Chrome Hill and Parkhouse hill in the White Peak. Proper mini mountains.
Hi all, First post on here - I'm 24, based in Derby and just getting into running and wondering if anyone fancy meeting up / sharing lifts (I'm happy to drive) for a few south Peak runs?.. I'm fairly new to running but not particularly unfit as I spend most of my time Rock climbing / mountain biking.
I'm off work until 10th Jan so would be good to make the most of that, but I'm happy to get out in the evenings with a Head torch if need be.
I know Shining Cliff and Crich Chase well from Mountain biking round there. I had a explore round Chrome and Parkhouse hill last weekend which was really good. (and persuaded me to buy new shoes!)
Also have a good 80% offroad loop from my house which is a surprisingly hilly 10k round Allestree woods
Would just be nice to get out with a few people!
Milford Chevin and Black Rocks are worth exploring along with
the Ambergate woods and Crich areas you already know. Have you seen David Denton's website? http://www.runningwithdavid.com
Welcome to the forum btw :)
Hey up bigdrew. welcome to the forum.
That's my stomping ground too. I am going for a run in the snow round Allestree Park tomorrow. Manflu can't stop me trying out my new Christmas running shorts.
As DT mentioned David Denton's site is worth a look. He is organising a race round Shining Cliff/ peat Pitts woods on the 4th of Jan.http://www.runningwithdavid.com/sect...ng_cliffs.html .
I am just a plodder but please feel free to get in touch.
All the best
Steve (sbrt)
Only just seen this or it would have been good to join you. I went out yesterday as well, over Quarndon Common and round Weston Underwood. Don't fancy entering any races just yet, + My feet are feeling pretty hammered up so I'm going to have a few days off.
Tried and failed to send you a pm, doh!
You can get in touch with me through the forum or here is my fb pagehttps://www.facebook.com/stephen.burt.923
Cheers
Steve(sbrt)
Hi Drew, have you considered a club? I'm Allestree based and run with Derwent Runners, who run from Darley Abbey on a Tuesday evening. Mostly road over winter but there are a lot of members many of which run/train/race offroad a lot, myself included. Sounds like you've found some good spots already. The Chevin is also worth a look, run out over Allestree park through Quarndon, down Bunkers hill into Duffield.
Hi Drew
Can’t help with any runs, but as a ex Derby lad born in Little Eaton but now moved North to where the bigger hills are well come to the site. As said a club will be a big help with training. My father lives at Barton just off the A453.
ATB
Tahr
You might Try Ilkestone Running club, they seem to be growing quite quick. mainly a road club I think but still a few fell runners.