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Last updated: September 20, 2025

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1. The Rum Cuillin & Dibidil Bothy loop from the Ferry — Rum, Inner Hebrides

23.2km

05:06

1,390m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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2. Cleadale & Sgòrr an Fharaidh loop — Eigg, Inner Hebrides

6.16km

00:49

290m

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

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3. An Sgùrr loop from Galmisdale

8.73km

01:12

350m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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4. Bidein an Tighearna loop from Cleadale

6.32km

00:50

290m

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

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5. Lochan na Crannaig loop from Kilchoan

14.4km

01:34

210m

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

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The best running trails in The Small Isles

1. The Rum Cuillin & Dibidil Bothy loop from the Ferry — Rum, Inner Hebrides

2. Cleadale & Sgòrr an Fharaidh loop — Eigg, Inner Hebrides

3. An Sgùrr loop from Galmisdale

4. Bidein an Tighearna loop from Cleadale

5. Lochan na Crannaig loop from Kilchoan

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