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North Lanarkshire

The best running trails in North Lanarkshire

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Running in North Lanarkshire 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 North Lanarkshire—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. Tomtain & Meikle Bin loop from Carron Valley Reservoir — Kilsyth Hills

18.5km

02:20

440m

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

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2. Running loop from Airbles

6.64km

00:43

30m

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

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3. Lochend Loch loop from Blairhill

8.52km

00:54

50m

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

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4. Croy Hill Viewpoint loop from Kilsyth

16.4km

01:57

350m

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

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5. West Pond – Garnheath Wood loop from Townhead

9.77km

01:01

50m

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

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6. Hillhead Basin – Strone Plantation loop from Croy

22.9km

02:23

160m

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

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7. Broadwood Loch loop from Croy

8.96km

00:56

50m

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

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8. Carron Valley Reservoir loop from High Balmalloch

12.0km

01:18

240m

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

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9. Croy Hill Viewpoint loop from Croy

25.4km

02:42

190m

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

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10. Lochend Loch – Woodend Loch loop from Blairhill

17.7km

01:54

100m

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

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The best running trails in North Lanarkshire

1. Tomtain & Meikle Bin loop from Carron Valley Reservoir — Kilsyth Hills

2. Running loop from Airbles

3. Lochend Loch loop from Blairhill

4. Croy Hill Viewpoint loop from Kilsyth

5. West Pond – Garnheath Wood loop from Townhead

6. Hillhead Basin – Strone Plantation loop from Croy

7. Broadwood Loch loop from Croy

8. Carron Valley Reservoir loop from High Balmalloch

9. Croy Hill Viewpoint loop from Croy

10. Lochend Loch – Woodend Loch loop from Blairhill

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