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Scurdie Ness — 5.4 km Running Route

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Scurdie Ness is a 5.4 km (3.3 miles) loop in Smithy Croft, Scotland: flat, with 21 m of climb, on mostly paved ground.

21 mAscent
Paved75%Paved
0/5Hilly
Scurdie Ness running route
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Location: Smithy Croft, Scotland

Lace up for a refreshing coastal jaunt starting from Smithy Croft, leading you around the picturesque Scurdie Ness. This 5.4km route offers stunning sea views and the invigorating fresh air of the Scottish coast. You'll enjoy a smooth journey along the coastal path before turning inland through the scenic Usan Estate and onto Usan Road for your return.

With its largely paved surface and minimal elevation gain, this flat loop is ideal for runners looking for a consistent, comfortable run. It's a fantastic choice for a leisurely sightseeing run, convenient training, or a steady recovery session, allowing you to soak in the coastal beauty without significant technical challenges.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 5.4 km loop in Smithy Croft, Scotland with around 21 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?
No. It rates 0 out of 5 on our hill scale — essentially flat. About 4 metres of climb per kilometre, 21 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's 75% paved with some unsurfaced sections — road shoes are fine for most runners.
Is it suitable for a 5k?
Yes. At 5.4 km it's close to a 5k, so it works well as a 5k training run or time trial.

Reviews (2)

KennySept 2024

This is a stunningly beautiful route, round the picturesque wee village of Ferryden and Large Scourie Lighthouse, we did it after Scotlands environmental film festival weekend in Montrose

Shoe suggestion: Road
ClaireSept 2024

Beautiful run Thank you skamper.

Shoe suggestion: Road

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