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Midlothian

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United Kingdom
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Midlothian

The best running trails in Midlothian

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(59)

4,855 people ran here

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.

Pentland Skyline Race from Lothianburn — Pentland Hills
Expert

04:31

28.4km

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

01:55

13.0km

Caerketton Hill & Allermuir Hill loop from Lothianburn — Pentland Hills
Expert

00:53

5.62km

Carnethy 5 hill race route — Pentland Hills
Expert

01:46

10.8km

Gladhouse Reservoir & Hirondean Castle loop
Intermediate

01:08

10.6km

Pentland Hills ridge from Loan Burn
Expert

02:11

12.4km

Scald Law Summit – West Kip Ascent loop from Carlops
Expert

02:12

15.0km

Bavelaw Castle Drive – Maiden's Cleugh loop from Glencorse
Expert

03:04

21.3km

Loganlea Reservoir loop from Auchendinny
Intermediate

01:31

14.2km

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  1. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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    Pentland Skyline Race from Lothianburn — Pentland Hills

    04:31

    28.4km

    9:34/km

    1,420m

    1,420m

    Expert

    4.4

    (5)

    364

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
  2. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    2
    2

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

    01:55

    13.0km

    8:52/km

    500m

    500m

    Expert

    4.7

    (7)

    324

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

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  4. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    3
    3

    Caerketton Hill & Allermuir Hill loop from Lothianburn — Pentland Hills

    00:53

    5.62km

    9:28/km

    310m

    310m

    Expert

    5.0

    (2)

    59

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  5. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    4
    4

    Carnethy 5 hill race route — Pentland Hills

    01:46

    10.8km

    9:45/km

    550m

    550m

    Expert

    5.0

    (2)

    33

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
  6. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    5
    5

    Gladhouse Reservoir & Hirondean Castle loop

    01:08

    10.6km

    6:26/km

    70m

    70m

    Intermediate

    4.5

    (2)

    24

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  7. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    6
    6

    Pentland Hills ridge from Loan Burn

    02:11

    12.4km

    10:32/km

    720m

    720m

    Expert

    6

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
  8. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    7
    7

    Scald Law Summit – West Kip Ascent loop from Carlops

    02:12

    15.0km

    8:49/km

    580m

    580m

    Expert

    5.0

    (2)

    138

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
  9. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    8
    8

    Bavelaw Castle Drive – Maiden's Cleugh loop from Glencorse

    03:04

    21.3km

    8:38/km

    690m

    690m

    Expert

    5.0

    (9)

    126

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
  10. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    9
    9

    Loganlea Reservoir loop from Auchendinny

    01:31

    14.2km

    6:26/km

    150m

    150m

    Intermediate

    126

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
10
10

Bilston Wood – Rosslyn Castle loop from Roslin

01:32

13.1km

6:59/km

190m

190m

Intermediate

106

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

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