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East Ayrshire

East Ayrshire

The best running trails in East Ayrshire

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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.

Last updated: December 6, 2025

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1. Dean Castle Country Park circular run

3.37km

00:24

40m

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

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2. Bogton Loch loop from Dalmellington

9.48km

01:04

100m

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

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3. Caprington Castle loop from Kirkstyle

13.0km

01:21

50m

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

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4. Doon Bridge loop from Dalmellington

10.4km

01:13

160m

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

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5. Lainshaw Woods loop from Stewarton

9.02km

00:57

80m

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

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6. Topfaulds Hill loop from Polnoon

6.20km

00:39

40m

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

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7. Fenwick Water – Dean Castle loop from Beansburn

10.6km

01:08

120m

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

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8. Longridge Plantation loop from Stewarton

11.1km

01:10

90m

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

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9. Caprington Castle loop from Riccarton

9.77km

01:01

40m

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

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10. Running loop from Hurlford

7.89km

00:49

60m

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

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The best running trails in East Ayrshire

1. Dean Castle Country Park circular run

2. Bogton Loch loop from Dalmellington

3. Caprington Castle loop from Kirkstyle

4. Doon Bridge loop from Dalmellington

5. Lainshaw Woods loop from Stewarton

6. Topfaulds Hill loop from Polnoon

7. Fenwick Water – Dean Castle loop from Beansburn

8. Longridge Plantation loop from Stewarton

9. Caprington Castle loop from Riccarton

10. Running loop from Hurlford

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