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Guided Trail & Fell Running Adventures

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We are based in one of the best places on the whole planet to run. As well as the wonderful Peak District National Park, we have a wealth of beautiful and historic places to enjoy. As well as a huge variety of spectacular landscapes, we have many historic towns, villages, country estates and stately homes all within running distance.

Our guided runs are an ideal way to get out there and enjoy this wonderful area in the company of like minded people. We take away all the hassle of route planning and navigation, so you can just turn up with your kit and enjoy the run in the safe hands of our experts, who have many years of trail, fell and mountain running experience. 

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Wayfarer Runs

Adventures in spectacular places

Fantastic days out running on the trails and fells, usually in or around the Peak District National Park.

Enjoy some great running and fantastic views, without the hassle of finding your own route. Plus an opportunity to pick up lots of tips and advice from our experts, who have many years of trail, fell and mountain running experience. 

 

Distances generally the 12 to 16 miles range. 

Fitness, experience and kit required

The emphasis on our guided runs is enjoying a socially paced run in great surroundings, with stops along the way to enjoy the views and take photos. We ensure that nobody ever gets left behind. However, in fairness to other group members you do need to be able to run the distance advertised and not be phased by a few hills. A fast pace is not important though, and it's perfectly acceptable - and probably encouraged - to walk the tougher hills on the day, especially on the longer runs.

For some runs there are specific minimum kit requirements too, which you'll need to wear or carry with you. 

Below is a guide of what kit you need for each type of run and a rough guide to the fitness and experience needed to ensure you have an enjoyable experience. You should check the details for individual runs though, as these may occasionally be specific requirements. 

To view our new dedicated 'Trail Therapy' page, click HERE

Trail Therapy

Trail or Fell Experience

None required

Fitness needed

Able to run 5k continuously on flat terrain. Or walk the advertised distance when there is a walking option.

Minimum Kit

  • Clothing suitable for weather

  • Off-road running shoes recommended

Trail EVENINGS

Trail or Fell Experience

None required

Fitness needed

Able to run distance advertised continuously on flat terrain. 

Minimum Kit

  • Clothing suitable for weather

  • Off-road running shoes recommended (required in wet conditions)

WAYFARER LITE

Trail or Fell Experience

Have run on trails a couple of times before.

Fitness needed

Able to run 10k in around 65 minutes on flat terrain. Or 90 mins when there is a 'rike' option.

Minimum Kit

  • Off-road running shoes

  • Running clothes suitable for the weather conditions, plus additional warm layer for emergencies

  • Waterproof jacket, with hood and taped seams

  • Hat and gloves 

  • Water or energy drink (min 500ml)

  • Snacks and emergency food

  • Money (including some emergency backup funds, e.g. for taxi to finish)

  • Small back pack or bum-bag to carry items not being worn

WAYFARER

Trail or Fell Experience

Have run on hilly trails a few times before.

Fitness needed

Able to run half marathon in around 2:10 on flat terrain. Or 2:30 when there is a rike option.

Minimum Kit

  • Off-road running shoes

  • Running clothes suitable for the weather conditions, plus additional warm layer for emergencies

  • Waterproof jacket, with hood and taped seams

  • Waterproof trousers

  • Hat and gloves 

  • Water or energy drink (min 1 litre)

  • Snacks and emergency food

  • Money (including some emergency backup funds, e.g. for taxi to finish)

  • Small back pack or bum-bag to carry items not being worn

Scheduled Runs
Current Guided Run Schedule
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bRUNch Club

Every Thurs

Regular weekday morning off-road outings on scenic trails at a relaxed 'chatty' pace, starting at 9:45am. These sessions are as much about the mind as the body. They are a perfect way to de-stress and connect with nature in some beautiful green spaces, amongst a friendly and supportive group.

Must be booked in advance

£4

Discount with 10-run pricing plan.

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Saturday17th May, 1:30pm start

Feel Good in the Forest: Guided Jog

We're working in partnership with Forestry England to deliver activities for their "Feel Good in the Forest" programme. This is a series of activities for people who are looking to improve their health and wellbeing, to meet new people and spend time outdoors.

Sessions are delivered by our qualified and supportive team of leaders and are similar to our Trail Therapy sessions; we set a pace that is comfortable for everyone as the activities are more about enjoying the surroundings and the benefits to mental wellbeing than having a hard workout. Nobody ever gets left behind.

This event will be a jog from Hartshorne and will explore the local trails and woodland.

Please visit the Feel Good in the Forest webpage for information regarding bringing children and/or dogs to this session, as not all activities will be suitable; https://www.peakrunning.co.uk/feel-good-in-the-forest

Distance: 7 miles (11km) jogging

Free

You can make a donation to Peak Running CIC if you prefer

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Sunday 18th May2025

Peak District Wayfarer Hike: The Bear in Bradfied

Join Matt aka Mountain Bear on a hike in the Peak District

An inspiring hike through the picturesque Bradfield area of the Peak District. Along the way you'll discover charming villages, tranquil woodlands, and a series of stunning reservoirs as we embark on a circular route encompassing Low Bradfield, High Bradfield, Agden Reservoir, Dale Dike Reservoir, Strines Reservoir, and Damflask Reservoir.

It promises to be a day of breath-taking scenery and refreshing exploration!

Meeting at Bradfield ready for a 9:00am start. Exact location will be sent in confirmation email after booking.

Distance: Approximately 10 miles taking around 5 to 6 hours.

£18.50

£1 of entry fee donated to the Peak District National Park Foundation charity

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Monday 19th May 2025 at 6:30pm

Men's Movement Monday

The next meet-up of our new Men's Movement Monday sessions.

Our next “Men’s Movement Monday” session is on the evening of Monday 19th May 2025, and will be based from Ticknall.

On this meet up, which is part of the Feel Good in the Forest programme, there will be an option of either a chatty run of around 5 to 6-miles or a walk and talk of 3 to 4-miles. Plus an opportunity to socialise afterwards.

The aim of these sessions is to create a safe, non-judgemental and non-competitive space that helps men with their mental health and physical wellbeing. This being through the simple acts of getting out for some physical activity in nature and chatting to/connecting with others over a cuppa.

It’s open to anyone, you just need to identify as a male, be happy to jog or walk the above distances, not be fussed about getting your shoes a bit dirty if it's been wet.

Initially these sessions are being held monthly, on the second Monday of the month.

How it develops will be very much informed by the wants and needs of the men who getting involved.

It’s important to stress though; that having a good level of physical fitness is not a condition of entry. We’re just as keen to support those who are only beginning to think about getting into better shape.

Free

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Wednesday 21st May, 6:30pm start from Hartsthorne

Trail Therapy: Several Woods

What could be better than breaking up your week with an evening out on the trails with our #trailtherapy gang?

As we continue to make the most of the extra spring daylight, this #trailtherapy outing will take on a lovely route to the south of Hartshorne that explores several different woodlands that we've not visited for a while.

Our #trailtherapy events are guided by our friendly and supportive team of leaders. We set a pace that is comfortable for everyone as the activities are more about enjoying the surroundings and the benefits to mental wellbeing than having a hard workout. Nobody ever gets left behind.

We'll be meeting at 6:15pm ready for a prompt 6:30pm start. Full meeting details will be included in the confirmation email after booking.

Distance: 5.5 miles jogging.

£4

(code for free entry available via the Trail Therapy webpage)

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Bank Holiday Monday 26th May, 4:45am start from Bardon Hill

Trail Therapy: Beat the Sunrise

Join us on our annual jaunt to the highest point in the National Forest - this year at sunrise rather than sunset!

A (very) early morning jog or walk to the highest point in the National Forest. A fabulous opportunity to watch the sunrise, hear the dawn chorus and hopefully witness an abundance of wild life. Also, be done in time to enjoy the rest of your bank holiday!

Our #trailtherapy runs and walks are guided by our friendly and supportive team of leaders. We set a pace that is comfortable for everyone as the activities are more about enjoying the surroundings and the benefits to mental wellbeing than having a hard workout. Nobody ever gets left behind.

For both groups, we'll be meeting at 04:30am ready for a prompt 04:45am start. Exact meeting location / details will be sent in your confirmation email after booking.

Distance: 4.5 miles taken at a leisurely pace. Option to jog or walk.

£4

(code for free entry available via the Trail Therapy webpage)

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Tuesday 27th May 2025, 9:30am start

Walking, Talking, Tuesdays

Join Debs and co for exactly what it says on the tin, at Sence Valley!

Walking Talking Tuesday is now part of the Feel Good in the Forest program! We're working in partnership with Forestry England to deliver activities for their "Feel Good in the Forest" programme. This is a series of activities for people who are looking to improve their health and wellbeing, to meet new people and spend time outdoors.

Walking Talking Tuesday sessions are delivered by the wonderful Debs - aka Shorty - and provide opportunity to enjoy the fresh air, trails and good conversation.

Distance: Approx. 5 miles walking

Free

You can make a donation to Peak Running CIC if you prefer

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Wednesday 28th May, 6.30pm start from Dimmingsdale in the Churnet Valley

Feel Good in the Forest: Guided Jog or Walk

We're working in partnership with Forestry England to deliver activities for their "Feel Good in the Forest" programme. This is a series of activities for people who are looking to improve their health and wellbeing, to meet new people and spend time outdoors.

Sessions are delivered by our qualified and supportive team of leaders and are similar to our Trail Therapy sessions; we set a pace that is comfortable for everyone as the activities are more about enjoying the surroundings and the benefits to mental wellbeing than having a hard workout. Nobody ever gets left behind.

This session around the wonderful Churnet Valley will be a relaxed chatty paced jog covering 6.5-miles (10k). There are a few challenging hills (that will be walked) on this one but they are worth it for the spectacular views.

Please visit the Feel Good in the Forest webpage for information regarding bringing children and/or dogs to this session, as not all activities will be suitable; https://www.peakrunning.co.uk/feel-good-in-the-forest

Distance: jogging group = 6.5 miles, walking group = 5.5 miles

Free

You can make a donation to Peak Running CIC if you prefer

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Saturday 31st May 2025

Navigation Skills for Runners & Walkers

A day spent learning and practicing key skills for navigating on the move.

A full day of learning navigation skills, including route planning, use of map and compass, technological aids, judging pace and distance, and mitigating risks.

After a short theoretical session, the majority of the day will be spent learning and practicing navigation out on the ground in a variety of terrain.

There will be maximum student to tutor ration of 6:1 to ensure everyone gets a high level of attention and has their own needs addressed.

The exact location, which will be somewhere in the Peak District, will be informed by where participants are travelling from, and will be confirmed a week prior to the event.

Price is £65 per person.

Note: we also run NNAS (National Navigation Award Scheme) courses at Bronze and Silver level which lead to an accredited qualification. This course can be done as an alternative to the Bronze course (without gaining the qualification) if you would like to go straight to the Silver (intermediate) level qualification.

For more information or to enquire about future dates, email info@peakrunning.co.uk

£65

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Wednesday 4th June, departing at 9am

Away Day Wednesday: The Malvern Hills

Join us for a day out on the minibus for a rike in the wonderful Malvern Hills

This first of our series of 'Away Day Wednesdays' this summer.

We'll be heading out from the Derby area on the minibus to enjoy a relaxed 'rike' (mostly walking but jogging some of the easy bits) in the wonderful Malvern Hills. Followed by an opportunity to grab a drink and bite in a local establishment to replenish ourselves.

We'll be departing from the Derby area around 9am and (traffic dependant) aim to be back around 5pm.

Full joining information will be provided to those booked by email, including exact meeting locations/pick-up points.

Distance: Approx 6 miles, taking around 3 (including photo stops etc, but excluding travel time).

£27.50

Includes transport

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Sunday 8th June 2025

Peak District Wayfarer Hike with the Mountain Bear

Join Matt aka Mountain Bear on a hike in the Peak District

More info coming soon.

Opening soon

£18.50

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Sunday 22nd June 2025

Peak District Wayfarer Run

More info coming soon

More info coming soon.

Opening soon

£18.50

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Sunday 29th June 2025

Far and a Wayfarer Hike

Join us on the minibus for a big day out hiking in the mountains

More info coming soon.

Opening soon

TBC

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Saturday 5th July 2025, at 08:00

Peak District Class Hike

An absolute classic big day out in the Peak District

More info coming soon.

Opening soon

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Wednesday 9th July 2025

Far and a Wayfarer Hike

Join us on the minibus for a day out hiking in the hills

More info coming soon.

Opening soon

TBC

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Tuesday 15th July 2025

Peak District Wayfarer Lite Run

More info coming soon

More info coming soon.

Opening soon

£12.50

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2 day course: Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th July 2025

NNAS Bronze Navigator Course (2 days)

Map reading and navigation course for those with little or no previous experience.

The Bronze National Navigation Award is a practical hands-on award for runners or walkers. (Conducted at walking pace).

It is aimed at people with no navigation experience whether you are new to the outdoors or have been relying on others, guidebooks or easy well-defined routes. For the full Bronze Navigator award syllabus please see the NNAS website. The NNAS Bronze Navigator award is accredited by the Scottish Credit & Qualifications Framework (SCQF) at Level 4, and 2 SCQF credit points are awarded on completion.

This course is split over 2 days and the maximum tutor to participant ratio is 1:6

It will be held in the Peak District National Park, and being a very practical course will be entirely outdoors. The exact location will be advised to participants ahead of the course.

For more information email us at info@peakrunning.co.uk

Opening soon

£130

Includes NNAS registration and qualification fee

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Wednesday 20th August 2025

Far and a Wayfarer Hike

Join us on the minibus for a big day out hiking in the hills

More info coming soon.

Opening soon

TBC

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Saturday 23rd August 2025

Navigation Skills for Runners & Walkers

A day spent learning and practicing key skills for navigating on the move.

A full day of learning navigation skills, including route planning, use of map and compass, technological aids, judging pace and distance, and mitigating risks.

After a short theoretical session, the majority of the day will be spent learning and practicing navigation out on the ground in a variety of terrain.

There will be maximum student to tutor ration of 6:1 to ensure everyone gets a high level of attention and has their own needs addressed.

The exact location, which will be somewhere in the Peak District, will be informed by where participants are travelling from, and will be confirmed a week prior to the event.

Price is £65 per person.

Note: we also run NNAS (National Navigation Award Scheme) courses at Bronze and Silver level which lead to an accredited qualification. This course can be done as an alternative to the Bronze course (without gaining the qualification) if you would like to go straight to the Silver (intermediate) level qualification.

For more information or to enquire about future dates, email info@peakrunning.co.uk

Opening soon

£65

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Sunday 7th September 2025

Peak District Wayfarer Run

More details coming soon.

More info coming soon.

Opening soon

£18.50

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Date to be confirmed

Peak District Classic Hike: The Edale Skyline

An absolute classic big day out in the Peak District

More info coming soon.

Opening soon

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2 day course: Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th September 2025

NNAS Silver Navigator Course (2 days)

Intermediate level map reading and navigation course for those wanting to build their skills.

The Silver National Navigation Award is a practical hands-on award for runners or walkers. (Conducted at walking pace).

It is an intermediate level course that teaches the skills required to step off well trodden paths and use landscape features, together with a compass and other techniques to follow a route. It is aimed at people that have either completed the Bronze Navigator award or already have some navigation experience on routes using defined paths.

For the full Silver Navigator award syllabus please see the NNAS website. The NNAS Silver Navigator award is accredited by the Scottish Credit & Qualifications Framework (SCQF) at Level 4, and 2 SCQF credit points are awarded on completion.

This course is split over 2 days and the maximum tutor to participant ratio is 1:4

It will be held in the Peak District National Park, and being a very practical course will be entirely outdoors. The exact location will be advised to participants ahead of the course.

For more information email us at info@peakrunning.co.uk

Open Soon

£130

Includes NNAS registration and qualification fee

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Saturday 11th October 2025

Far and a Wayfarer Hike

Join us on the minibus for a big day out hiking in the mountains

More info coming soon.

Opening soon

TBC

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Saturday 18th October 2025

Peak District Wayfarer Lite Run

More info coming soon

More info coming soon.

Opening soon

£12.50

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Saturday 18th October 2025

Navigation Skills for Runners & Walkers

A day spent learning and practicing key skills for navigating on the move.

A full day of learning navigation skills, including route planning, use of map and compass, technological aids, judging pace and distance, and mitigating risks.

After a short theoretical session, the majority of the day will be spent learning and practicing navigation out on the ground in a variety of terrain.

There will be maximum student to tutor ration of 6:1 to ensure everyone gets a high level of attention and has their own needs addressed.

The exact location, which will be somewhere in the Peak District, will be informed by where participants are travelling from, and will be confirmed a week prior to the event.

Price is £65 per person.

Note: we also run NNAS (National Navigation Award Scheme) courses at Bronze and Silver level which lead to an accredited qualification. This course can be done as an alternative to the Bronze course (without gaining the qualification) if you would like to go straight to the Silver (intermediate) level qualification.

For more information or to enquire about future dates, email info@peakrunning.co.uk

Opening soon

£65

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2 day course: Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd November 2025

NNAS Silver Navigator Course (2 days)

Intermediate level map reading and navigation course for those wanting to build their skills.

The Silver National Navigation Award is a practical hands-on award for runners or walkers. (Conducted at walking pace).

It is an intermediate level course that teaches the skills required to step off well trodden paths and use landscape features, together with a compass and other techniques to follow a route. It is aimed at people that have either completed the Bronze Navigator award or already have some navigation experience on routes using defined paths.

For the full Silver Navigator award syllabus please see the NNAS website. The NNAS Silver Navigator award is accredited by the Scottish Credit & Qualifications Framework (SCQF) at Level 4, and 2 SCQF credit points are awarded on completion.

This course is split over 2 days and the maximum tutor to participant ratio is 1:4

It will be held in the Peak District National Park, and being a very practical course will be entirely outdoors. The exact location will be advised to participants ahead of the course.

For more information email us at info@peakrunning.co.uk

Open Soon

£130

Includes NNAS registration and qualification fee

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Saturday 15th November 2025

Peak District Wayfarer Run

More info coming soon

More info coming soon.

Opening soon

£18.50

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Saturday 27th December 2025

Peak District Wayfarer Run

More info coming soon

More info coming soon.

Opening soon

£18.50

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