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12.5km

Pressendye — 12.5 km Running Route

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Pressendye is a 12.5 km (7.8 miles) loop in Tarland, Cairngorms, Scotland: hilly, with 493 m of climb, on mostly trail ground.

493 mAscent
Paved35%Paved
4/5Hilly
Pressendye running route
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Location: Tarland, Cairngorms, Scotland

Embark on a rewarding 12.5km journey to Pressendye, starting near Tarland in the magnificent Cairngorms. This route offers a steady ascent through scenic Douneside and Longfold, leading to impressive views, with sections reaching over 500m. The descent via Pittenderich provides a welcome change of pace, completing a truly invigorating run through the heart of this stunning Scottish landscape.

With its significant ascent and varied terrain, this run is ideal for those seeking a challenging training session or a memorable long-distance run amidst breathtaking natural beauty. As weather conditions can change quickly in this elevated environment, come prepared for all eventualities to fully enjoy this invigorating Cairngorms experience.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 12.5 km loop in Tarland, Cairngorms, Scotland with around 493 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?
Yes. It rates 4 out of 5 on our hill scale — a hilly route with sustained climbing. About 39 metres of climb per kilometre, 493 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's mostly off-road (around 65% trail). Trail shoes are recommended.

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