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The best running trails in Aberdeenshire

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Running in Aberdeenshire 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 Aberdeenshire—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 22, 2025

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1. Ury Riverside Park loop from Inverurie

4.02km

00:25

10m

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

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2. The White Mounth & Lochnagar loop from Spittal of Glen Muick

28.4km

03:57

1,030m

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

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3. A loop of Lock Muick from Spittal of Glen Muick — Cairngorms National Park

12.7km

01:33

110m

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

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4. The Burn o' Vat Waterfall & Loch Kinord loop from Dinnet — Cairngorms National Park

9.64km

01:00

60m

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

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5. The Cairnwell Munros loop from Glenshee Ski Centre — Cairngorms National Park

11.6km

01:37

400m

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

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6. Dunnottar Castle & Woods loop from Stonehaven

10.0km

01:05

140m

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

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7. Forvie Nature Reserve loop from the Visitor Centre

12.3km

01:23

80m

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

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8. River Ythan path & Ellon loop

6.75km

00:42

50m

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

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9. Derry Cairngorm & Ben Macdui loop from Linn of Dee — Cairngorms National Park

32.6km

04:33

1,050m

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

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10. Ben Macdui via Derry Cairngorm trail run loop — Cairngorms National Park

31.2km

04:47

1,110m

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

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The best running trails in Aberdeenshire

1. Ury Riverside Park loop from Inverurie

2. The White Mounth & Lochnagar loop from Spittal of Glen Muick

3. A loop of Lock Muick from Spittal of Glen Muick — Cairngorms National Park

4. The Burn o' Vat Waterfall & Loch Kinord loop from Dinnet — Cairngorms National Park

5. The Cairnwell Munros loop from Glenshee Ski Centre — Cairngorms National Park

6. Dunnottar Castle & Woods loop from Stonehaven

7. Forvie Nature Reserve loop from the Visitor Centre

8. River Ythan path & Ellon loop

9. Derry Cairngorm & Ben Macdui loop from Linn of Dee — Cairngorms National Park

10. Ben Macdui via Derry Cairngorm trail run loop — Cairngorms National Park

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