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Milngavie Reservoirs — 4.8 km Running Route

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Milngavie Reservoirs is a 4.8 km (3.0 miles) loop in Milngavie, Scotland: flat, with 11 m of climb, on mostly trail ground.

11 mAscent
Paved15%Paved
0/5Hilly
Milngavie Reservoirs running route
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Explore the Milngavie Reservoirs

Location: Milngavie, Scotland

Explore the charming Milngavie Reservoirs on a flat, fully paved 4.8 km loop, perfect for all abilities. Starting conveniently from the James M Gale Memorial, this route wraps around Mugdock Reservoir and Craigmaddie Reservoir, offering tranquil waterside views and a refreshing escape.

With minimal ascent, it's an ideal choice for a gentle recovery jog, those new to running, or anyone seeking a consistently smooth surface for a relaxing run amidst picturesque Scottish scenery. Its paved nature also makes it highly suitable for convenient and consistent training runs.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 4.8 km loop in Milngavie, Scotland with around 11 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 2 metres of climb per kilometre, 11 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's mostly off-road (around 85% trail). Trail shoes are recommended.
Is it suitable for a 5k?
Yes. At 4.8 km it's close to a 5k, so it works well as a 5k training run or time trial.

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MarkNov 2024
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