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Lothian

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Lothian

The best running trails In Lothian

1,953runs

4.5

(440)

60,208 people ran here

Running In Lothian 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 Lothian—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.

Pentland Skyline Race from Lothianburn — Pentland Hills
Expert

04:31

28.4km

Glencorse Reservoir, Scald Law & Carnethy Hill loop from Flotterstone — Pentland Hills
Expert

01:55

13.0km

Arthur's Seat – St Margaret's Loch loop from Brunstane
Expert

05:49

53.6km

Granton Harbour & Ferry Path loop from Newhaven Harbour — Edinburgh
Intermediate

00:51

8.22km

Meadows Running Loop – The Meadows loop from Murieston
Intermediate

00:41

6.35km

Pentland Hills reservoir loop from Threipmuir
Intermediate

01:40

14.1km

Arthur's Seat – St Margaret's Loch loop from Marchmont
Intermediate

00:59

8.84km

Linlithgow Loch & Palace loop
Easy

00:25

3.80km

Caerketton Hill & Allermuir Hill loop from Lothianburn — Pentland Hills
Expert

00:53

5.62km

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    Pentland Skyline Race from Lothianburn — Pentland Hills

    04:31

    28.4km

    9:34/km

    1,420m

    1,420m

    Expert

    4.4

    (5)

    364

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
  2. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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    2

    Glencorse Reservoir, Scald Law & Carnethy Hill loop from Flotterstone — Pentland Hills

    01:55

    13.0km

    8:52/km

    500m

    500m

    Expert

    4.7

    (7)

    324

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

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  4. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    3
    3

    Arthur's Seat – St Margaret's Loch loop from Brunstane

    05:49

    53.6km

    6:30/km

    260m

    260m

    Expert

    5.0

    (2)

    1,968

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  5. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    4
    4

    Granton Harbour & Ferry Path loop from Newhaven Harbour — Edinburgh

    00:51

    8.22km

    6:13/km

    40m

    40m

    Intermediate

    4.0

    (1)

    117

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  6. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    5
    5

    Meadows Running Loop – The Meadows loop from Murieston

    00:41

    6.35km

    6:29/km

    30m

    30m

    Intermediate

    4.1

    (8)

    941

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    6
    6

    Pentland Hills reservoir loop from Threipmuir

    01:40

    14.1km

    7:07/km

    270m

    270m

    Intermediate

    4.7

    (6)

    35

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.
  8. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    7
    7

    Arthur's Seat – St Margaret's Loch loop from Marchmont

    00:59

    8.84km

    6:41/km

    130m

    130m

    Intermediate

    4.9

    (15)

    1,607

    Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  9. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    8
    8

    Linlithgow Loch & Palace loop

    00:25

    3.80km

    6:29/km

    20m

    20m

    Easy

    5.0

    (1)

    77

    Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
  10. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
    9
    9

    Caerketton Hill & Allermuir Hill loop from Lothianburn — Pentland Hills

    00:53

    5.62km

    9:28/km

    310m

    310m

    Expert

    5.0

    (2)

    59

    Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
10
10

Portobello Beach Promenade – Lochend Park Loch loop from Meadowbank

02:38

24.7km

6:24/km

100m

100m

Expert

4.8

(6)

1,519

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

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