The best running trails In Lothian
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55,997
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1,861
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Last updated: October 18, 2025
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1. Pentland Skyline Race from Lothianburn — Pentland Hills
28.4km
04:31
1,420m
1,420m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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(8)
335
runners
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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(2)
1,968
runners
3. Arthur's Seat – St Margaret's Loch loop from Brunstane
53.6km
05:49
260m
260m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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117
runners
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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84
runners
5. Linlithgow Loch & Palace loop
3.80km
00:25
20m
20m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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34
runners
6. Pentland Hills reservoir loop from Threipmuir
14.1km
01:40
270m
270m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
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(15)
1,607
runners
7. Arthur's Seat – St Margaret's Loch loop from Marchmont
8.84km
00:59
130m
130m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.9
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1,548
runners
8. Portobello Beach Promenade – Lochend Park Loch loop from Meadowbank
24.7km
02:38
100m
100m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
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55
runners
9. Caerketton Hill & Allermuir Hill loop from Lothianburn — Pentland Hills
5.62km
00:53
310m
310m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
24
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10. Arthur's Seat & Sailsbury Crags loop from Dunsapie Loch — Edinburgh
4.90km
00:47
230m
230m
Expert run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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