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The best running trails around Edinburgh

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Running around Edinburgh 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 around Edinburgh—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: November 30, 2025

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1. Pentland Skyline Race from Lothianburn — Pentland Hills

28.4km

04:31

1,420m

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

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2. Granton Harbour & Ferry Path loop from Newhaven Harbour — Edinburgh

8.22km

00:51

40m

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

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3. Pentland Hills reservoir loop from Threipmuir

14.1km

01:40

270m

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

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4. Arthur's Seat – St Margaret's Loch loop from Marchmont

8.85km

00:59

140m

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

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5. Portobello Beach Promenade – Lochend Park Loch loop from Meadowbank

24.7km

02:38

100m

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

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6. Caerketton Hill & Allermuir Hill loop from Lothianburn — Pentland Hills

5.62km

00:53

310m

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

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7. Arthur's Seat & Sailsbury Crags loop from Dunsapie Loch — Edinburgh

4.90km

00:47

230m

Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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8. Calton Hill – Lochend Park Loch loop from Edinburgh Waverley

24.7km

02:42

140m

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

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9. St Margaret's Loch – Arthur's Seat loop from Edinburgh Waverley

8.33km

00:54

140m

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

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10. Arthur's Seat loop from Holyrood — Edinburgh

4.04km

00:39

200m

Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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The best running trails around Edinburgh

1. Pentland Skyline Race from Lothianburn — Pentland Hills

2. Granton Harbour & Ferry Path loop from Newhaven Harbour — Edinburgh

3. Pentland Hills reservoir loop from Threipmuir

4. Arthur's Seat – St Margaret's Loch loop from Marchmont

5. Portobello Beach Promenade – Lochend Park Loch loop from Meadowbank

6. Caerketton Hill & Allermuir Hill loop from Lothianburn — Pentland Hills

7. Arthur's Seat & Sailsbury Crags loop from Dunsapie Loch — Edinburgh

8. Calton Hill – Lochend Park Loch loop from Edinburgh Waverley

9. St Margaret's Loch – Arthur's Seat loop from Edinburgh Waverley

10. Arthur's Seat loop from Holyrood — Edinburgh

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