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Grampian Mountains

Grampian Mountains

The best running trails in the Grampian Mountains

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Running in the Grampian Mountains 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 the Grampian Mountains—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 4, 2025

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1. Ben Nevis from Glen Nevis

15.0km

03:15

1,310m

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

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2. Ben Lomond loop from Rowardennan — Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park

12.1km

02:03

910m

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

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3. Ring of Steall Skyrace route — Kinlochleven

28.7km

06:01

2,220m

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

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4. Càrn nan Gabhar from Loch Moraig trail-running loop — Cairngorms National Park

29.7km

04:15

1,340m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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150

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5. Schiehallion from Braes of Foss car park

10.5km

01:30

690m

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

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6. The White Mounth & Lochnagar loop from Spittal of Glen Muick

28.4km

03:57

1,030m

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

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7. Ben Lawers Classic loop — Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve

11.7km

01:45

820m

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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8. Falls of Dochart & Loch Tay loop from Killin

13.5km

01:25

80m

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

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9. Loch Thom & Dunrod Hill Moors loop from Greenock Cut Visitor Centre

10.6km

01:19

110m

100m

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

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10. Lairig Gartain & Lairig Eilde loop from Cnoc nam Bocan — Glen Coe

14.0km

02:12

490m

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

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The best running trails in the Grampian Mountains

1. Ben Nevis from Glen Nevis

2. Ben Lomond loop from Rowardennan — Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park

3. Ring of Steall Skyrace route — Kinlochleven

4. Càrn nan Gabhar from Loch Moraig trail-running loop — Cairngorms National Park

5. Schiehallion from Braes of Foss car park

6. The White Mounth & Lochnagar loop from Spittal of Glen Muick

7. Ben Lawers Classic loop — Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve

8. Falls of Dochart & Loch Tay loop from Killin

9. Loch Thom & Dunrod Hill Moors loop from Greenock Cut Visitor Centre

10. Lairig Gartain & Lairig Eilde loop from Cnoc nam Bocan — Glen Coe

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