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The best running trails in Midlothian

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Running in Midlothian 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 Midlothian—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 5, 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. Glencorse Reservoir, Scald Law & Carnethy Hill loop from Flotterstone — Pentland Hills

13.0km

01:55

500m

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

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3. 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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4. Carnethy 5 hill race route — Pentland Hills

10.8km

01:46

550m

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

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5. Gladhouse Reservoir & Hirondean Castle loop

10.6km

01:08

70m

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

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6. Pentland Hills ridge from Loan Burn

12.4km

02:11

720m

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

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7. Bavelaw Castle Drive – Maiden's Cleugh loop from Glencorse

21.3km

03:03

690m

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

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8. Bilston Wood – Rosslyn Castle loop from Roslin

12.8km

01:30

180m

190m

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

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9. Running loop from Dalkeith

9.91km

01:03

70m

80m

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

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10. Loganlea Reservoir loop from Glencorse

11.2km

01:10

100m

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

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The best running trails in Midlothian

1. Pentland Skyline Race from Lothianburn — Pentland Hills

2. Glencorse Reservoir, Scald Law & Carnethy Hill loop from Flotterstone — Pentland Hills

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

4. Carnethy 5 hill race route — Pentland Hills

5. Gladhouse Reservoir & Hirondean Castle loop

6. Pentland Hills ridge from Loan Burn

7. Bavelaw Castle Drive – Maiden's Cleugh loop from Glencorse

8. Bilston Wood – Rosslyn Castle loop from Roslin

9. Running loop from Dalkeith

10. Loganlea Reservoir loop from Glencorse

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