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The best running trails In Central Scotland

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Running In Central Scotland 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 Central Scotland—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: December 9, 2025

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1. Chatelherault Country Park loop

8.17km

00:56

110m

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

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2. Tomtain & Meikle Bin loop from Carron Valley Reservoir — Kilsyth Hills

18.5km

02:20

440m

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

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3. The Falkirk Wheel & the Forth & Clyde Canal loop from Carmuirs

7.85km

00:50

50m

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

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4. Callendar Park Pond loop from Callendar Park

5.44km

00:35

50m

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

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5. Running loop from Airbles

6.64km

00:43

30m

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

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6. View of Falkirk loop from Falkirk Grahamston

10.5km

01:08

130m

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

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7. Cadzow Oaks loop from Merryton

16.6km

01:56

240m

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

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8. Cadzow Oaks loop from Hamilton Central

16.8km

01:53

190m

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

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9. Limekilns Pond loop from Lenziemill

5.30km

00:35

40m

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

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10. Avon Water loop from Merryton

13.0km

01:26

180m

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

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The best running trails In Central Scotland

1. Chatelherault Country Park loop

2. Tomtain & Meikle Bin loop from Carron Valley Reservoir — Kilsyth Hills

3. The Falkirk Wheel & the Forth & Clyde Canal loop from Carmuirs

4. Callendar Park Pond loop from Callendar Park

5. Running loop from Airbles

6. View of Falkirk loop from Falkirk Grahamston

7. Cadzow Oaks loop from Merryton

8. Cadzow Oaks loop from Hamilton Central

9. Limekilns Pond loop from Lenziemill

10. Avon Water loop from Merryton

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