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The best running trails in Scotland

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Running in Scotland is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Scotland—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: October 4, 2025

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1. Ben Nevis from Glen Nevis

15.0km

03:15

1,310m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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469

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2. Loch Leven Heritage Trail loop from Kinross

19.9km

02:24

70m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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378

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3. Pentland Skyline Race from Lothianburn — Pentland Hills

28.4km

04:31

1,420m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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4. Loch Ore & Lochore Meadows Country Park loop

6.40km

00:41

20m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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438

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5. Ness Islands & Ness Banks loop

4.80km

00:30

20m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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329

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6. Glencorse Reservoir, Scald Law & Carnethy Hill loop from Flotterstone — Pentland Hills

13.0km

01:55

500m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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324

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7. Ben Lomond loop from Rowardennan — Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park

12.1km

02:03

910m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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285

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8. Ring of Steall Skyrace route — Kinlochleven

28.7km

06:01

2,220m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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9. Chatelherault Country Park loop

8.17km

00:56

110m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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247

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10. Inverness Castle and Ness Islands loop

4.24km

00:26

20m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in Scotland

1. Ben Nevis from Glen Nevis

2. Loch Leven Heritage Trail loop from Kinross

3. Pentland Skyline Race from Lothianburn — Pentland Hills

4. Loch Ore & Lochore Meadows Country Park loop

5. Ness Islands & Ness Banks loop

6. Glencorse Reservoir, Scald Law & Carnethy Hill loop from Flotterstone — Pentland Hills

7. Ben Lomond loop from Rowardennan — Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park

8. Ring of Steall Skyrace route — Kinlochleven

9. Chatelherault Country Park loop

10. Inverness Castle and Ness Islands loop

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