Running around Kirkhouse 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 Kirkhouse 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.

Brown Knowe – Three Brethren loop from Traquair	Expert 02:45 22.9km
Minch Moor loop from Traquair	Expert 01:07 7.97km
Mount Wood – Cardrona Forest loop from Traquair	Expert 02:21 18.4km
Pirn Craig, Priesthope Hill & the River Tweed loop from Innerleithen — Tweed Valley Forest Park	Expert 02:16 18.1km

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Brown Knowe – Three Brethren loop from Traquair
02:45
22.9km
7:12/km
740m
740m
Expert
10
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Minch Moor loop from Traquair
01:07
7.97km
8:24/km
400m
400m
Expert
7
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Mount Wood – Cardrona Forest loop from Traquair
02:21
18.4km
7:37/km
450m
450m
Expert
24
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Pirn Craig, Priesthope Hill & the River Tweed loop from Innerleithen — Tweed Valley Forest Park
02:16
18.1km
7:31/km
630m
630m
Expert
9
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.