Running around Cardrona Forest 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 around Cardrona Forest—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.

Kirkhope Law – Cardrona Forest loop from Cardrona	Expert 02:40 21.8km
Glentress Forest – St Leonard's Hospital loop from Cardrona	Expert 01:49 14.9km
Castle Knowe – Cardrona Standing Stone loop from Cardrona	Expert 02:01 16.4km
Cardrona Forest – Castle Knowe loop from Cardrona	Intermediate 01:45 14.5km

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Kirkhope Law – Cardrona Forest loop from Cardrona
02:40
21.8km
7:21/km
440m
440m
Expert
22
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Glentress Forest – St Leonard's Hospital loop from Cardrona
01:49
14.9km
7:19/km
350m
350m
Expert
22
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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Castle Knowe – Cardrona Standing Stone loop from Cardrona
02:01
16.4km
7:23/km
330m
330m
Expert
5.0
(1)
19
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Cardrona Forest – Castle Knowe loop from Cardrona
01:45
14.5km
7:13/km
280m
280m
Intermediate
5.0
(2)
19
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.