Running on the Isle of Skye 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 on the Isle of Skye—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 6, 2025

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1. The Quiraing & Meall na Suiramach loop from Flodigarry — Isle of Skye

11.4km

02:00

520m

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

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2. Scorrybreac coastal loop from Portree — Isle of Skye

4.64km

00:34

110m

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

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3. Fairy Pools & Cuillin views loop — Isle of Skye

8.09km

01:07

310m

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

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4. Coire Lagan loop from Glenbrittle Campsite — Isle of Skye

9.56km

01:46

550m

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

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5. The Storr & the Old Man of Storr loop from Loch Leathan — Isle of Skye

7.17km

01:27

540m

550m

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6. The Storr & the Old Man of Storr loop from Loch Leathan — Isle of Skye

7.53km

01:29

560m

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7. Boreraig, Suisnish & the Cleared Coast from Suardal — Isle of Skye

17.4km

02:07

280m

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8. Rubha Hunish & Meall Tuath bothy loop — Isle of Skye

8.33km

00:59

110m

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

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9. Point of Sleat from Aird — Isle of Skye

8.17km

01:07

160m

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10. Orbost black beach loop from Dunvegan — Isle of Skye

16.9km

01:53

200m

190m

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The best running trails on the Isle of Skye

1. The Quiraing & Meall na Suiramach loop from Flodigarry — Isle of Skye

2. Scorrybreac coastal loop from Portree — Isle of Skye

3. Fairy Pools & Cuillin views loop — Isle of Skye

4. Coire Lagan loop from Glenbrittle Campsite — Isle of Skye

5. The Storr & the Old Man of Storr loop from Loch Leathan — Isle of Skye

6. The Storr & the Old Man of Storr loop from Loch Leathan — Isle of Skye

7. Boreraig, Suisnish & the Cleared Coast from Suardal — Isle of Skye

8. Rubha Hunish & Meall Tuath bothy loop — Isle of Skye

9. Point of Sleat from Aird — Isle of Skye

10. Orbost black beach loop from Dunvegan — Isle of Skye

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