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Glentress Forest

Glentress Forest

The best running trails around Glentress Forest

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Running around Glentress 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 Glentress 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.

Last updated: December 3, 2025

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1. Castle Banks loop from Kerfield

8.45km

00:58

70m

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

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2. Castle Banks loop from Peebles

4.68km

00:33

50m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Dun Rig Summit loop from Peebles

24.8km

03:18

760m

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

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4. Cistern Strip – Venlaw Castle loop from Kerfield

8.57km

01:05

200m

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

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5. Kirkhope Law – Cardrona Forest loop from Peebles

25.8km

03:12

530m

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

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The best running trails around Glentress Forest

1. Castle Banks loop from Kerfield

2. Castle Banks loop from Peebles

3. Dun Rig Summit loop from Peebles

4. Cistern Strip – Venlaw Castle loop from Kerfield

5. Kirkhope Law – Cardrona Forest loop from Peebles

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