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Dumfries and Galloway

Dumfries and Galloway

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.

Last updated: October 19, 2025

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1. Mabie Forest & Marthrown Hill loop

8.80km

01:07

240m

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

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2. River Annan running loop from Moffat

4.75km

00:32

20m

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

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3. Grey Mare's Tail & Loch Skeen loop from Tailburn Bridge

10.2km

01:47

610m

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

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4. Portpatrick to Killantringan Lighthouse

7.66km

00:58

140m

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

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5. Kippford to Sandyhills via Castle Point

19.7km

02:20

230m

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

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6. Dalbeattie to Plantain Loch loop

5.35km

00:37

70m

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

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7. Wigtown running loop via Bladnoch River

6.34km

00:44

40m

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

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8. Devil's Beef Tub & Annanhead Hill loop from Corehead

16.2km

02:03

440m

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

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9. Newton Stewart to Kirroughtree Forest loop

10.2km

01:09

120m

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

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10. Green Lowther & Dun Law loop from Wanlockhead — Lowther Hills

18.2km

02:18

560m

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

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The best running trails in Dumfries and Galloway

1. Mabie Forest & Marthrown Hill loop

2. River Annan running loop from Moffat

3. Grey Mare's Tail & Loch Skeen loop from Tailburn Bridge

4. Portpatrick to Killantringan Lighthouse

5. Kippford to Sandyhills via Castle Point

6. Dalbeattie to Plantain Loch loop

7. Wigtown running loop via Bladnoch River

8. Devil's Beef Tub & Annanhead Hill loop from Corehead

9. Newton Stewart to Kirroughtree Forest loop

10. Green Lowther & Dun Law loop from Wanlockhead — Lowther Hills

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