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Last updated: October 4, 2025

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1. River Ythan path & Ellon loop

6.75km

00:42

50m

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

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2. Meiklemill Footbridge – Start of Ellon Parkrun loop from Ellon

6.32km

00:41

30m

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

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3. Start of Ellon Parkrun – Gordon Park loop from Ellon

5.09km

00:32

20m

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

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4. Start of Ellon Parkrun – Ellon Viaduct loop from Ellon

9.61km

01:00

80m

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

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5. Start of Ellon Parkrun loop from Ellon

14.7km

01:33

110m

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

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The best running trails around Ellon

1. River Ythan path & Ellon loop

2. Meiklemill Footbridge – Start of Ellon Parkrun loop from Ellon

3. Start of Ellon Parkrun – Gordon Park loop from Ellon

4. Start of Ellon Parkrun – Ellon Viaduct loop from Ellon

5. Start of Ellon Parkrun loop from Ellon

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