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Running Trails in Perth and Kinross

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Running in Perth and Kinross 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 Perth and Kinross—and are proud to present the top 20 best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Loch Leven Heritage Trail loop from Kinross
Expert
02:24
12.4 mi
Schiehallion from Braes of Foss car park
Expert
01:30
6.52 mi
Ben Lawers Classic loop — Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve
Expert
01:45
7.26 mi
Càrn nan Gabhar from Loch Moraig trail-running loop — Cairngorms National Park
Expert
04:15
18.5 mi
Lady Mary's Walk loop from Crieff
Intermediate
01:18
6.82 mi
Birnam Hill loop from Dunkeld and Birnam
Expert
01:05
4.24 mi
Meall nan Tarmachan & Meall Garbh loop from Ben Lawers car park
Expert
02:18
8.18 mi
Ben Vrackie & Loch a' Choire loop from Pitlochry
Expert
02:24
9.60 mi
The North Inch & Perth Riverside loop from Perth
Intermediate
00:54
5.45 mi
Ben Chonzie & Loch Turret loop from Glen Turret Dam
Expert
02:30
10.5 mi
Ben Chonzie from Loch Turret trail running loop
Expert
02:31
10.5 mi
Loch a' Choire, Soldier's Leap and the River Garry loop from Pitlochry
Expert
02:26
11.7 mi
Meall Corranaich & Meall a' Choire Lèith loop from Lairig an Lochain
Expert
01:59
6.15 mi
Laggan Hill and Lady Mary's Walk trail running loop from Hosh
Intermediate
00:56
4.97 mi
River Tay, River Braan & Ladywell Plantation loop from Dunkeld
Intermediate
01:16
6.70 mi
Atholl Woods Path loop — Dunkeld
Intermediate
01:21
6.84 mi
Allean Forest loop from Queen's View — Loch Tummel
Intermediate
00:43
3.64 mi
Ben Lawers & Meall a' Choire Lèith loop from Ben Lawers car park
Expert
03:01
12.0 mi
The Black Wood of Rannoch loop from Carie — Tay Forest Park
Intermediate
01:02
5.15 mi
Birks of Aberfeldy loop from Aberfeldy
Intermediate
00:46
4.00 mi

The 20 best runs in Perth and Kinross

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    Loch Leven Heritage Trail loop from Kinross

    02:24
    12.4 mi
    5.2 mph
    225 ft
    225 ft
    Expert

    5.0

    (1)

    342

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    2
    2

    Schiehallion from Braes of Foss car park

    01:30
    6.52 mi
    4.3 mph
    2,275 ft
    2,275 ft
    Expert

    5.0

    (1)

    161

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    3
    3

    Ben Lawers Classic loop — Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve

    01:45
    7.26 mi
    4.2 mph
    2,675 ft
    2,675 ft
    Expert

    121

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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    4
    4

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

    04:15
    18.5 mi
    4.3 mph
    4,375 ft
    4,375 ft
    Expert

    5.0

    (1)

    107

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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    5
    5

    Lady Mary's Walk loop from Crieff

    01:18
    6.82 mi
    5.2 mph
    500 ft
    500 ft
    Intermediate

    70

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    6
    6

    Birnam Hill loop from Dunkeld and Birnam

    01:05
    4.24 mi
    3.9 mph
    1,100 ft
    1,100 ft
    Expert

    67

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    7
    7

    Meall nan Tarmachan & Meall Garbh loop from Ben Lawers car park

    02:18
    8.18 mi
    3.6 mph
    2,175 ft
    2,175 ft
    Expert

    57

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    8
    8

    Ben Vrackie & Loch a' Choire loop from Pitlochry

    02:24
    9.60 mi
    4.0 mph
    2,450 ft
    2,450 ft
    Expert

    51

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    9
    9

    The North Inch & Perth Riverside loop from Perth

    00:54
    5.45 mi
    6.0 mph
    75 ft
    75 ft
    Intermediate

    33

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    10
    10

    Ben Chonzie & Loch Turret loop from Glen Turret Dam

    02:30
    10.5 mi
    4.2 mph
    2,275 ft
    2,275 ft
    Expert

    5.0

    (1)

    26

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    11
    11

    Ben Chonzie from Loch Turret trail running loop

    02:31
    10.5 mi
    4.2 mph
    2,300 ft
    2,300 ft
    Expert

    5.0

    (1)

    26

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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    12
    12

    Loch a' Choire, Soldier's Leap and the River Garry loop from Pitlochry

    02:26
    11.7 mi
    4.8 mph
    1,775 ft
    1,775 ft
    Expert

    24

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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    13
    13

    Meall Corranaich & Meall a' Choire Lèith loop from Lairig an Lochain

    01:59
    6.15 mi
    3.1 mph
    2,200 ft
    2,200 ft
    Expert

    20

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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  15. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    14
    14

    Laggan Hill and Lady Mary's Walk trail running loop from Hosh

    00:56
    4.97 mi
    5.3 mph
    400 ft
    400 ft
    Intermediate

    19

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    15
    15

    River Tay, River Braan & Ladywell Plantation loop from Dunkeld

    01:16
    6.70 mi
    5.3 mph
    525 ft
    525 ft
    Intermediate

    5.0

    (1)

    13

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    16
    16

    Atholl Woods Path loop — Dunkeld

    01:21
    6.84 mi
    5.1 mph
    675 ft
    675 ft
    Intermediate

    17

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    17
    17

    Allean Forest loop from Queen's View — Loch Tummel

    00:43
    3.64 mi
    5.0 mph
    500 ft
    475 ft
    Intermediate

    14

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    18
    18

    Ben Lawers & Meall a' Choire Lèith loop from Ben Lawers car park

    03:01
    12.0 mi
    4.0 mph
    3,825 ft
    3,825 ft
    Expert

    12

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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  20. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    19
    19

    The Black Wood of Rannoch loop from Carie — Tay Forest Park

    01:02
    5.15 mi
    5.0 mph
    425 ft
    425 ft
    Intermediate

    8

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    20
    20

    Birks of Aberfeldy loop from Aberfeldy

    00:46
    4.00 mi
    5.2 mph
    600 ft
    625 ft
    Intermediate

    9

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