The best running trails in Dumfries and Galloway
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Running in Dumfries and Galloway 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 Dumfries and Galloway—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.
Intermediate 01:07 8.80km | |
Easy 00:32 4.75km | |
Expert 01:47 10.2km | |
Intermediate 00:58 7.66km | |
Expert 02:20 19.7km | |
Intermediate 00:37 5.35km | |
Intermediate 00:44 6.34km | |
Expert 02:03 16.2km | |
Intermediate 01:09 10.2km |
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01:07
8.80km
7:34/km
240m
240m
Intermediate30
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. - 2
00:32
4.75km
6:46/km
20m
20m
Easy5.0
(1)
24
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. 
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01:47
10.2km
10:31/km
610m
610m
Expert15
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. - 4
00:58
7.66km
7:34/km
140m
140m
Intermediate16
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. - 5
02:20
19.7km
7:08/km
230m
230m
Expert13
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. - 6
00:37
5.35km
6:53/km
70m
70m
Intermediate8
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. - 7
00:44
6.34km
6:59/km
40m
40m
Intermediate8
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. - 8
02:03
16.2km
7:34/km
440m
440m
Expert6
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. - 9
01:09
10.2km
6:44/km
120m
120m
Intermediate3
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
02:18
18.2km
7:35/km
560m
560m
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