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Last updated: September 21, 2025

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1. The Jura Fell Race loop from Craighouse — Isle of Jura, Inner Hebrides

27.9km

04:58

1,960m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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2. Kerrera Plateau loop from Isle of Kerrera ferry

10.3km

01:09

210m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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3. Inverary Castle gate to Dun Na Cuaiche watchtower

6.79km

00:54

230m

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

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4. Stob Ghabhar and Stob a'Choire Odhair trail running loop from Loch Tulla

16.6km

04:17

1,120m

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

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5. Beinn Achaladair and Beinn a'Chreachain ridge run

22.3km

03:52

1,200m

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

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6. Beinn Sgulaird from Loch Creran trail run

13.6km

02:27

1,040m

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

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7. Ben More, A' Chioch & Beinn Fhada loop from the B8035 — Isle of Mull

14.6km

02:36

1,060m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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8. Oban Town running loop

6.66km

00:45

130m

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

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9. Mull Fossil Tree from Tiroran — Isle of Mull

18.6km

02:13

310m

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

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10. Paps of Jura loop from Corran — Jura

16.2km

03:04

1,280m

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

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The best running trails in Argyll and Bute

1. The Jura Fell Race loop from Craighouse — Isle of Jura, Inner Hebrides

2. Kerrera Plateau loop from Isle of Kerrera ferry

3. Inverary Castle gate to Dun Na Cuaiche watchtower

4. Stob Ghabhar and Stob a'Choire Odhair trail running loop from Loch Tulla

5. Beinn Achaladair and Beinn a'Chreachain ridge run

6. Beinn Sgulaird from Loch Creran trail run

7. Ben More, A' Chioch & Beinn Fhada loop from the B8035 — Isle of Mull

8. Oban Town running loop

9. Mull Fossil Tree from Tiroran — Isle of Mull

10. Paps of Jura loop from Corran — Jura

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