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Pilton Triangle — 8.7 km Running Route

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Pilton Triangle is a 8.7 km (5.4 miles) loop in Pilton, Scotland: flat, with 42 m of climb, on paved ground.

42 mAscent
Paved100%Paved
1/5Hilly

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Pilton Triangle running route
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Location: Pilton, Scotland

Discover the coastal beauty of Scotland on this 8.7 km paved loop starting near Pilton. This largely flat route takes you along the refreshing Silverknowes Esplanade, offering scenic views as the Forth stretches out before you. The path then gently winds back inland, passing the edge of a golf course and through the Drylaw area, providing a pleasant mix of open space and suburban tranquility.

With minimal ascent, this accessible route is ideal for convenient training runs, and its entirely paved surface makes it suitable for all-weather jogging or a leisurely stroll. Enjoy the fresh sea air and the gentle undulations of the landscape as you complete this circular course, perfect for an everyday fitness boost or a relaxing exploration of the Scottish coast.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 8.7 km loop in Pilton, Scotland with around 42 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?
Barely. It rates 1 out of 5 on our hill scale — gently undulating. About 5 metres of climb per kilometre, 42 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's 100% paved — runnable in road shoes year-round.

Reviews (3)

Most runners suggest: Road

NeilApr 2026

Nice flow!

Shoe suggestion: Road
LukaszAug 2025
Shoe suggestion: Road
StephenJun 2024

Great, fast route. Nice sea views

Shoe suggestion: Road

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