Running in the Highlands 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 Highlands—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 7, 2025

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1. Ben Nevis from Glen Nevis

15.0km

03:15

1,310m

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

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2. Ness Islands & Ness Banks loop

4.80km

00:30

20m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. 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

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

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4. Inverness Castle and Ness Islands loop

4.24km

00:26

20m

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

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5. The Quiraing & Meall na Suiramach loop from Flodigarry — Isle of Skye

11.4km

02:00

520m

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

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6. Caledonian Canal — Inverness

4.93km

00:33

10m

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

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7. Scorrybreac coastal loop from Portree — Isle of Skye

4.64km

00:34

110m

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

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

14.0km

02:12

490m

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

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9. Glen Affric loop from Loch Beinn a'Mheadhoin

17.5km

02:00

190m

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

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10. Buachaille Etive Mòr trail running loop — Glencoe National Nature Reserve

12.9km

03:15

870m

880m

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

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The best running trails in the Highlands

1. Ben Nevis from Glen Nevis

2. Ness Islands & Ness Banks loop

3. Ring of Steall Skyrace route — Kinlochleven

4. Inverness Castle and Ness Islands loop

5. The Quiraing & Meall na Suiramach loop from Flodigarry — Isle of Skye

6. Caledonian Canal — Inverness

7. Scorrybreac coastal loop from Portree — Isle of Skye

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

9. Glen Affric loop from Loch Beinn a'Mheadhoin

10. Buachaille Etive Mòr trail running loop — Glencoe National Nature Reserve

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