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Southern Uplands Mountains

Southern Uplands Mountains

The best running trails in the Southern Uplands Mountains

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Running in the Southern Uplands Mountains 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 the Southern Uplands Mountains—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: October 25, 2025

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1. River Annan running loop from Moffat

4.75km

00:32

20m

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

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2. St Mary's Loch loop

11.9km

01:18

80m

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

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3. Grey Mare's Tail & Loch Skeen loop from Tailburn Bridge

10.2km

01:47

610m

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

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

18.1km

02:16

630m

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

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5. Newton Stewart to Kirroughtree Forest loop

10.2km

01:09

120m

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

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6. Green Lowther & Dun Law loop from Wanlockhead — Lowther Hills

18.2km

02:18

560m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. 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

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

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8. Farthingbank Loch – Coldstream Loch loop from Penpont

17.7km

02:13

310m

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

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9. Bruntis Loch loop from Minnigaff

9.73km

01:10

180m

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

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10. Manor Sware – South Park Wood loop from Peebles

8.98km

01:07

180m

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

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The best running trails in the Southern Uplands Mountains

1. River Annan running loop from Moffat

2. St Mary's Loch loop

3. Grey Mare's Tail & Loch Skeen loop from Tailburn Bridge

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

5. Newton Stewart to Kirroughtree Forest loop

6. Green Lowther & Dun Law loop from Wanlockhead — Lowther Hills

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

8. Farthingbank Loch – Coldstream Loch loop from Penpont

9. Bruntis Loch loop from Minnigaff

10. Manor Sware – South Park Wood loop from Peebles

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