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East Ayrshire

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East Ayrshire

The best running trails in East Ayrshire

226runs

4.8

(16)

1,639 people ran here

Running in East Ayrshire 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 East Ayrshire—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.

Dean Castle Country Park circular run
Easy

00:24

3.37km

Bogton Loch loop from Dalmellington
Intermediate

01:04

9.48km

Caprington Castle loop from Kirkstyle
Intermediate

01:21

13.0km

Doon Bridge loop from Dalmellington
Intermediate

01:14

10.5km

Lainshaw Woods loop from Stewarton
Intermediate

00:57

9.02km

Topfaulds Hill loop from Polnoon
Intermediate

00:39

6.20km

Fenwick Water – Dean Castle loop from Beansburn
Intermediate

01:08

10.6km

Longridge Plantation loop from Stewarton
Intermediate

01:10

11.1km

Running loop from Riccarton
Intermediate

00:38

6.08km

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    Dean Castle Country Park circular run

    00:24

    3.37km

    7:03/km

    40m

    40m

    Easy

    4

    Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  2. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    2
    2

    Bogton Loch loop from Dalmellington

    01:04

    9.48km

    6:42/km

    100m

    100m

    Intermediate

    1

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

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  4. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    3
    3

    Caprington Castle loop from Kirkstyle

    01:21

    13.0km

    6:12/km

    50m

    50m

    Intermediate

    138

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  5. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    4
    4

    Doon Bridge loop from Dalmellington

    01:14

    10.5km

    7:01/km

    160m

    160m

    Intermediate

    51

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  6. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    5
    5

    Lainshaw Woods loop from Stewarton

    00:57

    9.02km

    6:16/km

    80m

    80m

    Intermediate

    47

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  7. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    6
    6

    Topfaulds Hill loop from Polnoon

    00:39

    6.20km

    6:13/km

    40m

    40m

    Intermediate

    44

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  8. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    7
    7

    Fenwick Water – Dean Castle loop from Beansburn

    01:08

    10.6km

    6:27/km

    120m

    120m

    Intermediate

    38

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  9. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    8
    8

    Longridge Plantation loop from Stewarton

    01:10

    11.1km

    6:16/km

    90m

    90m

    Intermediate

    24

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  10. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    9
    9

    Running loop from Riccarton

    00:38

    6.08km

    6:13/km

    30m

    30m

    Intermediate

    5.0

    (1)

    19

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
10
10

Caprington Castle loop from Riccarton

01:01

9.77km

6:12/km

40m

40m

Intermediate

19

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

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