The best running trails in the Central Highlands
4.6
(8)
621
runners
20
runs
Last updated: September 15, 2025
4.7
(3)
100
runners
1. View of the Mountains loop from Ella Railway Station
10.2km
01:30
390m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(1)
101
runners
2. Kandy Lake loop from Deiyannewela
6.92km
00:46
160m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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74
runners
3. Little Adam's Peak loop from Ella
7.05km
00:50
180m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
72
runners
4. Kandy Lake – Ehelepola Walawwa loop from Bogambara
10.5km
01:08
170m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
44
runners
5. Thorana loop from Nallathanniya
9.76km
02:07
840m
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
35
runners
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
21
runners
7. Gregory's Lake loop from Magasthota
9.42km
01:00
90m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
21
runners
8. Nine Arch Bridge Viewpoint loop from Ella Railway Station
8.11km
00:57
190m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
20
runners
9. Kandy Lake loop from Bogambara
10.8km
01:10
190m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
10
runners
10. Little Adam's Peak – Ella Forest Reserve loop from Ella
8.72km
01:06
240m
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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