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Scottish Borders

The best running trails in Scottish Borders

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Running in Scottish Borders 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 Scottish Borders—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: November 20, 2025

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1. The Eildon Hills loop from Melrose

8.90km

01:15

410m

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

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2. St Mary's Loch loop

11.9km

01:18

80m

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

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3. St Abb's Head & Mire Loch loop from St Abbs

6.42km

00:46

100m

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

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4. Mount Maw, The Mount & East Cairn Hill loop from Badinsgill Reservoir — Pentland Hills

13.1km

01:54

390m

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

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5. Pirn Craig, Priesthope Hill & the River Tweed loop from Innerleithen — Tweed Valley Forest Park

18.1km

02:16

630m

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

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6. Duns Castle Estate & Duns Law loop from Duns

4.81km

00:32

90m

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

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7. St Mary's Loch, Dun Rig & Blackhouse Heights loop — Southern Uplands

34.3km

04:05

830m

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

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8. Three Brethren – Foulshiels Hill loop from Selkirk

24.4km

03:17

810m

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

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9. Manor Sware – South Park Wood loop from Peebles

9.21km

01:09

180m

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

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10. St Leonard's Hospital loop from Nether Horsburgh

10.8km

01:07

70m

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

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The best running trails in Scottish Borders

1. The Eildon Hills loop from Melrose

2. St Mary's Loch loop

3. St Abb's Head & Mire Loch loop from St Abbs

4. Mount Maw, The Mount & East Cairn Hill loop from Badinsgill Reservoir — Pentland Hills

5. Pirn Craig, Priesthope Hill & the River Tweed loop from Innerleithen — Tweed Valley Forest Park

6. Duns Castle Estate & Duns Law loop from Duns

7. St Mary's Loch, Dun Rig & Blackhouse Heights loop — Southern Uplands

8. Three Brethren – Foulshiels Hill loop from Selkirk

9. Manor Sware – South Park Wood loop from Peebles

10. St Leonard's Hospital loop from Nether Horsburgh

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