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Last updated: September 24, 2025

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1. Crathes Castle & Gardens loop from Banchory

16.8km

01:49

180m

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

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2. Scolty Tower loop from Banchory

11.0km

01:19

270m

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

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3. Guttrie Hill – Bride's Ward loop from Banchory

36.9km

03:54

260m

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

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4. Captain's Wood – Old Sanatorium loop from Banchory

11.8km

01:20

160m

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

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5. Running loop from Banchory

7.69km

00:48

70m

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

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The best running trails around Banchory

1. Crathes Castle & Gardens loop from Banchory

2. Scolty Tower loop from Banchory

3. Guttrie Hill – Bride's Ward loop from Banchory

4. Captain's Wood – Old Sanatorium loop from Banchory

5. Running loop from Banchory

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