town
Runs in and around Dumfries
3 running routes in Dumfries
The running in and around Dumfries is mostly on pavement and quiet roads, so road shoes are fine, covering anything from 5km to 8km. The ground rolls gently, without any long climbs. There's a mix of loops and out-and-backs to choose from. Lockerbie and Dalbeattie are close enough to be worth a look too.
Runs in Dumfries

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…

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.

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…
Nearby towns
Also try running routes in these places near Dumfries.
