The best running trails in the Central Highlands

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Running in the Central Highlands 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 in the Central Highlands—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.

Kandy Lake loop from Deiyannewela	Intermediate 00:46 6.92km
View of the Mountains loop from Ella Railway Station	Expert 01:30 10.2km
Little Adam's Peak loop from Ella	Intermediate 00:50 7.05km
Thorana loop from Nallathanniya	Expert 02:07 9.76km
Chimney Pool – World's End (Plate 1) loop from Ohiya State	Intermediate 01:05 8.52km
Kandy Lake loop from Bogambara	Intermediate 01:10 10.8km
Kandy Lake – Ehelepola Walawwa loop from Bogambara	Intermediate 01:08 10.5km
Gregory's Lake loop from Magasthota	Intermediate 01:00 9.42km
Nine Arch Bridge Viewpoint loop from Ella Railway Station	Intermediate 00:57 8.11km

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Kandy Lake loop from Deiyannewela
00:46
6.92km
6:43/km
160m
160m
Intermediate
5.0
(1)
101
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2
View of the Mountains loop from Ella Railway Station
01:30
10.2km
8:49/km
390m
390m
Expert
4.7
(3)
100
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3
Little Adam's Peak loop from Ella
00:50
7.05km
7:10/km
180m
180m
Intermediate
74
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4
Thorana loop from Nallathanniya
02:07
9.76km
13:01/km
840m
840m
Expert
44
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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5
Chimney Pool – World's End (Plate 1) loop from Ohiya State
01:05
8.52km
7:39/km
190m
190m
Intermediate
35
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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6
Kandy Lake loop from Bogambara
01:10
10.8km
6:31/km
190m
190m
Intermediate
20
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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7
Kandy Lake – Ehelepola Walawwa loop from Bogambara
01:08
10.5km
6:31/km
170m
170m
Intermediate
72
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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8
Gregory's Lake loop from Magasthota
01:00
9.42km
6:24/km
90m
90m
Intermediate
21
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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9
Nine Arch Bridge Viewpoint loop from Ella Railway Station
00:57
8.11km
7:01/km
190m
190m
Intermediate
21
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.