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Dumfries and Galloway
26 running routes in Dumfries and Galloway
Runners in Dumfries and Galloway get anything from 5km to 32km, and it's a mix of pavement and trail. Expect gently rolling ground rather than anything sustained. Most are loops, so you finish back where you started.
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Runs in Dumfries and Galloway
Annan Riverside Run
Annan, Scotland
The route begins at Battery Street and follows the Annandale Way as it loops around the River Annan.
Annandale Way - Moffat to Lockerbie
Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
This is the longest and most straightforward section of the Annandale Way and you can make use of Scotland's excellent public transport…
Annandale Way from Lockerbie
Lockerbie, Scotland
A loop through farmland to the west of Lockerbie.
Barnkirk Point
Annan, Scotland
The route begins at Port Street and follows the Annandale Way to loop around Crazy Hill.
Byreburn Wood
Canonbie, Scotland
A loop through Byreburn Wood, returning on roads to the east.
Cally Park
Gatehouse of Fleet, Scotland
Starting in Garries Park on the south side of Gatehouse of Fleet, the route heads south towards Bar Hill before returning north to the…
Carlingwark Loch
Castle Douglas, Scotland
Setting off around Calingwark Loch, the route then follows quiet roads to the south of Castle Douglas before returning to Lochside Park at…
Cruggleton Castle
Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
An out and back to the remains of the castle which also offer a fine viewpoint.
Culhorn Loch
Stranraer, Scotland
Through woodland and along roads to the south of Stranraer, passing by Culhorn Loch.
Dalbeattie Forest 5
Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
A loop through the trees on wide forest tracks.
Dalbeattie Forest Long
Dalbeattie, Scotland
A tour of the northern part of Dalbeattie Forest on forest tracks.
Dumfries and the Nith
Dumfries, Scotland
This scenic route combines riverside paths along the River Nith with the open green space of Hamilton Starke Park in Dumfries' Noblehill…
Gallow Hill and Hind Hill
Moffat, Scotland
After setting off along the River Annan, the route heads over Gallow Hill and Hind Hill before a rapid return to Moffat.
Gretna 5
Gretna, Scotland
A loop from Gretna south onto the River Esk Estuary.
Kippford - Castle Point
Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
An out and back coastal run passing Rockliffe. Fairly flat but a couple of hills to contend with.
Kirroughtree Forest
Newton Stewart, Scotland
A route on undulating paths and forest roads through Kirroughtree Forest.
Loch Trool circuit
Glen Trool, Scotland
A circuit of Loch Trool, mostly on maintained paths and quiet roads.
Maxwelltown Railway Path
Dumfries, Scotland
Starting by the river in Greystone, the route follows the old railway path to the hospital and returns the same way.
Portpatrick & Keeper's Wood
Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
Starting at the top of the steps at the harbour North Crescent car park.
River Nith and The Crichton
Dumfries, Scotland
The course follows the east bank of the River Nith south to Kingholm Quay. It then makes a circuit of The Crichton and returns through…
River Nith from Thornhill
Thornhill, Scotland
A loop from Thornhill to Drumlanrigg Castle along the River Nith. Returning along a quiet road parallel to the river.
Sanquhar and the River Nith
Sanquhar, Scotland
A route on paths and roads which sets out to the north of Sanquhar before returning south to join the River Nith.
Screel Hill and Bengairn
Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
Not easy running, mostly rough paths but also some forest track. The return drops down to the valley floor to pick up the forest track and…
St Mary's Isle
Kirkcudbright
A short tour of the St Mary's Isle peninsular.
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