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East Lothian

The best running trails in East Lothian

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Running in East Lothian 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 Lothian—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 24, 2025

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1. Whiteadder Reservoir & Priestlaw Hill loop — Lammermuir Hills

10.8km

01:16

200m

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

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2. Aberlady & Gullane Bay loop from Aberlady

10.9km

01:14

60m

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

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3. Milsey Bay & North Berwick Law loop from North Berwick

10.2km

01:13

160m

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

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4. Crib Law & Lammer Law loop from Hopes Reservoir — Lammermuir Hills

13.7km

01:37

370m

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

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5. 1745 Battlefield Viewpoint – Longniddry Bents loop from Wallyford

27.6km

02:57

90m

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

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6. Portobello Beach Promenade loop from Fisherrow

12.7km

01:20

30m

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

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7. Lochend Woods loop from Dunbar

5.12km

00:33

20m

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

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8. Kiln loop from Millhill

11.1km

01:09

30m

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

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9. Hedderwick Sands loop from West Barns

13.5km

01:31

40m

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

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10. East Wood – The Bratt loop from North Berwick

11.6km

01:22

90m

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

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The best running trails in East Lothian

1. Whiteadder Reservoir & Priestlaw Hill loop — Lammermuir Hills

2. Aberlady & Gullane Bay loop from Aberlady

3. Milsey Bay & North Berwick Law loop from North Berwick

4. Crib Law & Lammer Law loop from Hopes Reservoir — Lammermuir Hills

5. 1745 Battlefield Viewpoint – Longniddry Bents loop from Wallyford

6. Portobello Beach Promenade loop from Fisherrow

7. Lochend Woods loop from Dunbar

8. Kiln loop from Millhill

9. Hedderwick Sands loop from West Barns

10. East Wood – The Bratt loop from North Berwick

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