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Around Craig Gowan — 7.4 km Running Route

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Around Craig Gowan is a 7.4 km (4.6 miles) loop in Crathie, Scotland: gently rolling, with 92 m of climb, on mostly paved ground.

Cairngorms National Park
92 mAscent
Paved65%Paved
2/5Hilly
Around Craig Gowan running route
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Location: Crathie, Scotland

Explore the stunning surroundings of Crathie with this engaging 7.4km loop, offering a delightful tour around Craig Gowan. This mostly paved route, with a gentle 92m ascent, is perfect for a scenic yet accessible run. Begin and end your journey in Crathie, following paths that guide you alongside the beautiful River Dee and past the historic Princess Royal's Cairns, treating you to picturesque views across Balnault, Tynabaich, and Easter Balmoral.

Ideal for those seeking a tranquil and relatively flat run amidst spectacular Scottish scenery, this route is well-suited for a relaxed outing, recovery run, or easy training effort. The predominantly paved surfaces make it convenient for an enjoyable and comfortable experience, allowing you to soak in the majesty of this iconic Scottish landscape.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 7.4 km loop in Crathie, Scotland with around 92 metres of total ascent.
How long will it take me to run it?
Use the 'Your time estimate' panel at the top of this page — it predicts your finish time for this exact route from your age, sex and most recent benchmark, accounting for distance, ascent and surface.
Is it hilly?
Mildly. It rates 2 out of 5 on our hill scale — rolling but easy on the legs. About 12 metres of climb per kilometre, 92 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's 65% paved with some unsurfaced sections — road shoes are fine for most runners.

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