The best running trails in Carrick Forest

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Running in Carrick 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 in Carrick 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.

Loch Gower loop from Carsphairn	Expert 02:49 24.6km
Loch Bradan – Loch Skelloch loop from Straiton	Intermediate 01:18 11.1km
Loch Skelloch – Loch Bradan loop from Bellsbank	Intermediate 01:16 10.8km
Cornish Hill loop from Straiton	Intermediate 00:39 5.84km

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Loch Gower loop from Carsphairn
02:49
24.6km
6:54/km
360m
360m
Expert
9
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Loch Bradan – Loch Skelloch loop from Straiton
01:18
11.1km
7:01/km
90m
90m
Intermediate
8
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Loch Skelloch – Loch Bradan loop from Bellsbank
01:16
10.8km
7:02/km
80m
90m
Intermediate
8
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Cornish Hill loop from Straiton
00:39
5.84km
6:43/km
130m
130m
Intermediate
14
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.