The best running trails in the Shetland Islands
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Last updated: October 19, 2025
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1. Lerwick and Clickimin Loch loop — Shetland Isles
6.96km
00:43
30m
20m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
3
runners
2. Sandvoe to Uyea loop — Shetland Islands
17.5km
02:10
270m
270m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2
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3. Meal Beach and Hamnavoe loop — Shetland Islands
4.49km
00:32
40m
40m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
1
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4. Steens of Stofast running loop — Shetland Islands
10.7km
01:18
120m
120m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
1
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5. Fair Isle loop — Shetland Islands
12.5km
01:31
200m
200m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
6. Esha Ness loop — Shetland
6.27km
00:44
50m
50m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
18
runners
7. Bain's Beach loop from Lerwick
13.2km
01:23
150m
150m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
19
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8. Running loop from Garthspool
7.36km
00:46
50m
50m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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9. Running loop from Lerwick
7.84km
00:49
50m
50m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
13
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10. St Ninian's tombolo loop from Bigton
6.07km
00:45
80m
80m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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