Stanage Edge loop from Hook's Car — Peak District National Park

Stanage is justly famous as a world-class rock climbing destination, but it’s also home to some stunning trails, tracing the top of the edge. Running here feels exhilaratingly mountainous and wild for somewhere so accessible, combining fun, fast singletrack; rocky, technical sections; and flowy undulations. Follow the higher and more remote trails to explore Hallam Moor, or take one of the lower paths to follow narrower and more technical trails. Our Tour combines the two, running 6 miles (9.8 km) of delightfully varied terrain with big views and less than 650 ft (200 m) of ascent.

Navigation is straightforward and the trails are clear but they do collect puddles in wet weather so shoes with good grip are recommended. When running in remote, weather affected areas we’d always recommend taking good waterproofs, food, water and basic emergency kit.

This Tour starts at Hook’s Car at the eastern end of Stanage, known as Stanage Popular by climbers. There are also car parks at the Plantation in the middle of the edge or Dennis Knoll to the western end. Both have paths leading up to join the Tour. You could also start in Hathersage and follow the Stanage Struggle fell race loop from the village up to the edge and back.

Over the summer months you’ll often find ice-cream vans in the car parks offering cooling post-run refuelling options. Otherwise, Hathersage is nearby with plenty of places to eat, shop and stay. The cafe upstairs in Outside serves local Derbyshire oatcakes - a must-try if you’re visiting the Peak District, or go into Alpkit for a cuppa and a chat with the staff. For accommodation, YHA Hathersage and North Lees campsite, which is run by the Peak District National Park, are both excellent adventure bases.

Hathersage has a train station and good bus links with most areas of the Peak District. Running from Hathersage to join this Tour will add about 1.25 miles (2 km) in each direction.